- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nikki Tamboli Dengue: Actress and reality TV star Nikki Tamboli has revealed that she has been diagnosed with dengue, leaving fans deeply concerned about her health. The Bigg Boss 14 finalist, who had earlier shared that she was suffering from a high fever and was on bed rest, confirmed the news via her Instagram story on Sunday. Nikki had previously expressed her wish to recover in time to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and seek Bappa’s blessings, but her health struggles have kept her away from the festivities. Her update has sparked an outpouring of love, support and prayers from her fans.
Nikki Tamboli took to her Instagram story and shared a short but worrying update with her followers. She wrote, “Dengue positive.” Soon after, fans flooded her social media with messages wishing her a speedy recovery. Earlier in the week, Nikki had informed her followers that she was feeling unwell. She had posted a picture of a thermometer showing her temperature at 103.6°F and wrote, “Ganpati Bappa, mujhe jaldi se theek kar. Mujhe tere darshan lene aana hai.” This heartfelt message showed how much she longed to celebrate the festival despite being bedridden. Nikki’s health update has left fans worried, especially as she missed the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year. Her followers have been flooding social media with heartfelt wishes and prayers for her speedy recovery.
Nikki Tamboli's Instagram Story
Meanwhile, Nikki did not forget to send her best wishes to her boyfriend, Arbaz Patel, for his new show Rise and Fall. In a heartfelt note, she wrote, “Arbaz, my love, my life, my everything… how am I supposed to stay without you for two whole months? As you step into this new reality show, my heart swells with both pride and longing. Staying away from you will be the toughest, but I know you are destined to shine. To me, you’re already a winner – and to your fans, too – you’ll always be their star. Missing you endlessly, but loving you even more every single day. Love you endlessly, my everything.”
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About Nikki Tamboli
Nikki Tamboli started her career as a model before making her acting debut in 2019 with the Telugu horror-comedy Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu. She later appeared in the Tamil movie Kanchana 3, which gave her further recognition. However, it was her stint in Salman Khan’s reality show Bigg Boss 14 that made her a household name. Nikki emerged as the second runner-up, impressing audiences with her bold personality and outspoken nature. Following this, she participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, The Khatra Khatra Show, Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, and Celebrity MasterChef India. She has also featured in several hit music videos, further cementing her popularity.
