Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Nikki Tamboli Defends Arbaz Patel on 'Rise and Fall'
On the reality show 'Rise and Fall,' Arbaz and Dhanashree had a disagreement about how she greets other contestants.
Arbaz questioned why Dhanashree hugged male contestants, leading to criticism.
Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz's girlfriend, entered the house to defend him.
She explained that Arbaz was just being protective due to his upbringing.
The disagreement sparked online discussions about Arbaz's behaviour, and Nikki aimed to clarify the situation and people's understanding of Arbaz's actions.
Arbaz Patel questioned Dhanashree Verma's hugs with male contestants on 'Rise and Fall'.
The interaction led to online criticism of Arbaz's behaviour.
Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz's girlfriend, defended him.
Nikki stated Arbaz's actions were due to his conservative background.
The show premiered on Amazon MX Player on September 6.
- Who
- Arbaz Patel, Dhanashree Verma, Nikki Tamboli
- What
- Controversy on 'Rise and Fall' regarding Arbaz's questioning of Dhanashree's greetings.
- When
- October 4, 2025
- Where
- On the set of 'Rise and Fall'
- Why
- Due to Arbaz's reaction to Dhanashree's greetings to male contestants.
- Show Title
- 'Rise and Fall'
- Participants
- Arbaz Patel, Dhanashree Verma, Nikki Tamboli
- Incident
- Arbaz questioned Dhanashree's hugs with male contestants
- Nikki's Stance
- Arbaz was protective
- Platform
- Amazon MX Player
