Mumbai, Dec 29 (TIWN) When housemate Nikki Tamboli entered the Bigg Boss 14 house, her operative mantra was being loud. She made headlines with her fashion statements that stood out, as well as a gameplan that largely comprised crass antics, openly engaging in fights.

The strategy stood her in good stead for weeks. Fans of the show lapped up the bold and beautiful image that Nikki was peddling during that initial stint.  All that has ended with the arrival of Arshi Khan and Rakhi Sawant.  With the entry of Arshi and Rakhi, Nikki seems to have has realised her original gameplan of being loud will not work in front of these divas of loud gimmicks. So, she has smartly changed her game.  The all-new Nikki Tamboli is quieter. She is also more sly -- a smooth operator who obviously relishes using the guys in the house to her advantage.