Updated On: 19 February, 2026 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During a high pressure task on The 50, Nikki Tamboli sacrificed her expensive makeup to add Rs 1 lakh to the prize pot. She broke down emotionally and clashed with boyfriend Arbaz Patel, making it a viral moment

Nikki Tamboli
In a dramatic and emotional episode of The 50, actress Nikki Tamboli found herself at the centre of attention after making a major personal sacrifice during a high-pressure task. The challenge, part of the intense Dare or No Dare segment, tested contestants’ loyalty, strategy and willingness to give up prized possessions for the team’s benefit.
Nikki was called into the Lion’s Den while she was in the middle of doing her makeup, catching her off guard. She was tasked with collecting personal belongings from fellow contestants within a strict time limit to add money to the group’s prize pot. In the first round, she successfully gathered 1 kg of items, earning Rs 20,000. She followed it up with 2 kg in the next round, adding another Rs 30,000 to the total.