Nikki Tamboli

“Bigg Boss' is a show where you cannot fake or act. And most of these television actors pretend to be the characters they play. I accept the audience doesnt know me, but they will, and I am sure they will fall in love with me too.”

“I would travel by train and then would take an auto-rickshaw to travel for auditions and look tests.”

“Honestly, I am a very funny person, and I love making others laugh.”

“There were many people who tried to insult me and never appreciated me in the beginning. The biggest platform for me I would say more than South Industry, I will say was 'Bigg Boss'. They made me realise who I am and what all I can do in my life.”

“I like to speak the truth. I know people dont like listening to the truth but I like speaking it.”

“I have many phobias. But there are times when life throws challenges at you and you dont have an option, you cant give up and just perform.”

“I cant swim underwater. I am claustrophobic and I am scared of creepy crawlies.”

“Despite facing rejections, I did not give in or take any other route. I was always open to face rejections. I took it in a positive stride.”

“When I was 19, 20 I faced rejections. When I turned 20 I signed my south film and by the time I was 23, I had done three south films. I would go to different production houses everyday for auditions and they would reject me saying you cant talk, smile, dance or act.”

“I would go to different production houses everyday for auditions and they would reject me saying you cant talk, smile, dance, or act.”

“When I turned 20 I signed my south film and by the time I was 23, I had done three south films.”

“My fans down South will definitely watch 'Bigg Boss 14' for me.”

“I would like to think of myself as destiny's child.”

“Instant attraction is natural, flirting can also happen. But building a relationship takes time. We can't control our emotions. If you feel for someone, it will definitely show on your face. But I definitely can't fake a love story on national television for the footage.”

“I am not a trained swimmer nor I know how to drive a vehicle.”

“My parents keep telling me go and achieve my goal and make them proud everyday.”

“I like someone who has a strong personality, who speaks boldly and makes people uncomfortable sometimes.”

“I have always been a huge fan of 'Bigg Boss'.”

“A winner for me is someone who stands up for the right, is honest and can even go against their friends while pursuing truth.”

“I have been watching the Hindi 'Bigg Boss' for years and have been a big fan.”