Nikki Tamboli Reveals How A Missed DM Led To Her ‘Love Story’ With Arbaz Patel

Love can begin in the most unexpected ways, and that is exactly what happened with Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel. The two recently appeared on Farah Khan’s food vlog and shared how their bond slowly turned into a relationship. They said they never imagined they would become a couple, but destiny clearly had different plans.

They spoke about how their story started inside the Bigg Boss Marathi house. From a missed DM to instant chemistry on stage, everything came together at the right time for them. They also shared how they dealt with age-gap comments and what made them feel sure about each other.

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A DM From Years Ago

Nikki shared that Arbaz had actually messaged her long before they met in person. “I saw his DM only after our

stage interaction,” she said. “He had sent it in 2021!” She said she missed it because she was busy with work and shifting between projects. They laughed about how that one message waited for its moment.

First Impression Backstage

Nikki remembered seeing Arbaz backstage for the first time during Bigg Boss Marathi. She joked, “I heard a voice and said, ‘This voice is very weak.’” She later saw him carrying the contestant’s name plate and realised he was one of the participants. That moment became their first real introduction.

She Entered Bigg Boss To Find Love

Nikki said she had one fun demand before entering Marathi Bigg Boss. “I told the makers, I want a boyfriend. Stop online dating apps, send me to Bigg Boss!” she laughed. She gained fame from Hindi Bigg Boss, but this time, she wanted love. And that is exactly when Arbaz came into her life.

Instant Feelings On Stage

For Nikki, the connection was quick and real. “It was love at first sight,” she admitted. On stage, she even hinted, “He is my guy.” She felt everything around her pointed toward him, and the timing felt too perfect to ignore.

Their Time In The House

Inside the house, they often disagreed, but always stood by each other. “75 per cent of the time he was against me,” she joked. Yet, they never nominated each other and always defended one another when needed. Later, Nikki saw his old DM and felt destiny had been pushing them together all along.

Talking About The Age Gap

Nikki also spoke about the age difference between them. “I have a very irritable nature since childhood, but he takes it nicely. He is peaceful and calm,” she said.

With a smile, she added, “He is younger than me three years younger.” For her, what matters most is how understanding and mature a person is, and she said Arbaz has all those qualities.