Mumbai, Dec 24 (NationPress) Former Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli is gearing up to embark on her journey in the Punjabi film industry with an item number for the anticipated film Badnaam, slated for release in February.

"I am incredibly excited to be involved in 'Badnaam'! This is a track that's bound to get you on your feet, and I'm so thankful for the chance to collaborate with such a fantastic team," Nikki remarked.

Nikki emphasizes the importance of taking risks and exploring new opportunities.

"'Badnaam' represents just that. I hope my fans find as much joy in the song as I did during the creative process," she added, reflecting on her time working on the track.

The song features vocals by Sunidhi Chauhan. 'Badnaam' is anticipated to debut in February 2025 and is a romantic drama featuring Jayy Randhawa, Jasmine Bhasin, and Mukesh Rishi.

Nikki began her career as a model, making her acting debut in 2019 with the Telugu horror-comedy film Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu.

She subsequently made her entry into Tamil cinema with the action-horror film Kanchana 3 as Divya. Her third film was Thipparaa Meesam in Telugu. In 2020, she entered the television realm by participating in the Hindi reality show Bigg Boss 14, where she finished in 3rd place.

In 2021, she took part in the stunt-based reality series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, filmed in Cape Town, finishing in 10th place. Besides reality shows, she has appeared in various music video collaborations.

In 2022, she participated in the game show The Khatra Khatra Show hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. Nikki also made a special appearance in the song "Cocktail" in the Hindi film Jogira Sara Ra Ra alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui. In 2024, she was featured in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, where she met Arbaz Patel, a participant from Splitsvilla 15.

Their love story blossomed during their time as contestants on Bigg Boss Marathi 5, leading to a close companionship.