From wanting to find a boyfriend in Bigg Boss Marathi to their age-gap; Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel open up about their love story

Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel opened up about their unexpected love story on Farah Khan’s food vlog, tracing it back to their Bigg Boss Marathi days. From a long-forgotten DM to instant chemistry on stage, the duo revealed how destiny worked in unusual ways. They also addressed age-gap chatter, early misunderstandings, and how their bond strengthened inside the Bigg Boss house. (Photo: Instagram)

Nikki shared that Arbaz had messaged her long before they officially met. “I saw his DM only after our stage interaction,” she recalled. “He had sent it in 2021!” She admitted she hadn’t noticed it earlier because life was hectic and she was moving between projects. The discovery added a fun twist to their love story—one that destiny brought back at just the right time. (Photo: Instagram)

Nikki remembered first noticing Arbaz backstage during Bigg Boss Marathi. “I heard a voice and said, ‘This voice is very weak,’” she laughed. When she walked in, she saw him holding the contestant name plate and instantly realised he was a participant. That moment marked the true beginning of their connection—unexpected, unplanned, but strong enough to stay in her memory. (Photo: Instagram)

With her signature honesty, Nikki admitted she entered Marathi Bigg Boss with a mission. “I told the makers, I want a boyfriend. Stop online dating apps, send me to Bigg Boss!” she said jokingly. Hindi Bigg Boss had given her fame, but she wanted Marathi Bigg Boss to give her love. And coincidentally, that’s exactly when Arbaz walked into her life—right on stage. (Photo: Instagram)

Nikki confessed it was almost instant for her. “It was love at first sight,” she said. On stage, she even hinted, “He is my guy.” She felt the universe pushed them together at the perfect moment. People around were surprised, but the connection felt natural to her strong, immediate, and beyond explanation, as if everything aligned for their paths to cross. (Photo: Instagram)

Inside the house, Nikki and Arbaz had a dynamic mix of disagreements and unspoken loyalty. “75% of the time he was against me,” she teased, but both admitted they always prioritised each other. “We never nominated each other,” she said. Despite fights, they consistently took stands for one another. Nikki later checked Instagram and found his old DM confirming destiny had been nudging them all along. (Photo: Instagram)

Addressing their age difference, Nikki said, “I have a very irritable nature since childhood, but he takes it nicely. He is peaceful and calm.” She added with a smile, “He is younger than me three years younger.” For her, maturity isn’t defined by age but by how supportive, grounded, and patient a partner is qualities she believes Arbaz embodies perfectly. (Photo: Instagram)