Rise and Fall: Nikki Tamboli shares emotional post for boyfriend Arbaaz Patel amid hug controversy with Dhanashree Verma
“Rise and Fall” contestant Arbaaz Patel is embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced showing him asking friend Dhanashree Verma to avoid front hugs with male co-contestants. His girlfriend, Nikki Tamboli, has since entered the show, publicly supporting him. Nikki defended Arbaaz’s actions, attributing his reaction to a reserved background and protective concern, urging understanding before judgment.