16 February,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nikki Tamboli
The 50 Update: If there is one contestant in The 50 who refuses to play safe, it has to be Nikki Tamboli. She has carried her bold, raw attitude and unapologetic tone into the show, making sure she makes her presence felt in every room she walks into. Whether people agree with her or not, Nikki does not change her personality for the cameras. On The 50, currently airing on Colors TV and streaming on JioHotstar, she continues to remain one of the most talked-about contestants.
Her latest face-off with Aarya Jadhao has once again brought old tensions to the surface. For those who remember, their friction did not begin here. The two previously clashed during Bigg Boss Marathi 5, and it appears that unfinished business has followed them into The 50. While there was a brief phase where they seemed to maintain a civil equation inside the house, that calm has clearly ended.
In the latest promo, Aarya appeared to initiate the argument. In a sarcastic tone, she said, "Main yahan se jaana chahti hoon. Mai 2 crore bharne ke liye tayyar hoon." The comment did not go unnoticed. Nikki, known for her quick replies, immediately responded, "But wo 2 crore khud ke lete hai, papa ke nahi." The remark hit hard. Aadya shot back, "Maine apne career mei ek bhi paisa apne papa ka nahi liya."
Nikki, without stepping back, added another line that further escalated things: "Dikh toh nahi raha waise." The atmosphere grew tense. Aadya was later seen walking away from the conversation, visibly angry. Even then, Nikki continued speaking her mind, saying, "Yeh show mei kyun hai mujhe nahi pata. Uska existence kya hai, I don't know."
In a recent Instagram post, Nikki Tamboli appeared to take an indirect dig at Aarya over comments about her lips, writing, "Focus on your life the way you focus on my filler. My lips trigger you? Good. Growth usually does." The bold line turned the criticism into a statement of confidence and self-growth.
The exchange makes it clear that their fight is far from resolved. Since none of them is willing to back down, the upcoming episodes of The 50 are likely to have even more intense fights.
