Updated On: 05 October, 2025 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nikki Tamboli was recently seen on Rise and Fall to support her boyfriend Arbaaz Patel in Rise and Fall. The actress schooled him and also defended him amid the hug controversy. Post her appearance she penned an emotional note for him

Nikki Tamboli and Arbaaz Patel
Arbaaz Patel, who is currently participating in Rise and Fall, has been getting backlash for his behaviour and overprotective nature towards Dhanashree Verma on the show. Now, his girlfriend and reality TV star Nikki Tamboli was seen entering the house to support of her boyfriend. Nikki shared a clip on Instagram, where she was seen entering the house to meet Arbaaz, who broke down in tears on seeing her.
In the video, Nikki can be seen telling Arbaaz, “Mummy, papa, and dadi sab bohot khush hai. Number 1 contestant agar koi hai toh vo tum ho." Along with the video, Nikki wrote, “Some partners lift trophies, the best ones lift you — in every game and every moment Having someone who supports you behind your back and showers love is rare."