01 September,2026 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel. Pic via Instagram
Arbaz Patel and his longtime girlfriend Nikki Tamboli recently sparked breakup rumours with their social media activity. The actors, who fell in love during their participation in Bigg Boss Marathi 5, have been together for two years. However, recently, Arbaz shared a cryptic post about 'cheating,' which made netizens speculate about their breakup. Nikki further fuelled the speculations by sharing a similar note. They also unfollowed each other on Instagram, which further fuelled fans' speculation. However, now they have put all rumours to rest, confirming all is well between Nikki and Arbaz. T
The couple has dismissed the chatter around their relationship by sharing for a music video. The series of events and cryptic posts turns out to be for the promotion of their new track, Kisi Aur Ki Gali, which is about cheating and betrayal.
Taking to her official Instagram handle on Tuesday, September 1, Nikki shared a glimpse of the new song, Kisi Aur Ki Gali. In teh caption, she wrote, "We know we left you confused, but now the story is finally out." A
Naturally, the post left fans, who were worried, furious. One such disappointed fan commented, "Ur doing ryt thing but in a wrong way!! U disappointed me." Another fan penned, "Thank God, it's not real. He is such a gentleman; I admire him more than you. Happy for you both"
For those unversed, Arbaz first shared a note on Instagram that read, "Cheating on your partner, then coming home to them and looking them in their eyes, telling them you love them is a whole different level of disrespect. I said what I said."
Later, Nikki shared a cryptic note about the truth that people generally don't say. Her note indicated that affairs don't happen because 'someone new is irresistible', but because someone old stopped respecting their promises.
Adding to the rumours, Nikki addressed the rumours, talking to paps on August 31, said, "Bas kal pata chal jayega. (You will get the answer tomorrow)," when asked about their relationship. "Abhi bahut kuch aayega sunne mein (There's a lot more you'll hear)," she added.