Nikitin Dheer
Biography
Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor known for his powerful villainous roles in Bollywood and television. Born on March 17, 1980, in Mumbai, India, he is the son of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer. Nikitin made his Bollywood debut with Jodhaa Akbar (2008), portraying the fierce Mughal warrior Sharifuddin Hussain. He gained widespread recognition as the intimidating Thangaballi in Chennai Express (2013) and appeared in action-packed films like Dabangg 2 (2012), Housefull 3 (2016), and Shershaah (2021). On television, he impressed audiences with his roles in Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3. Known for his towering physique and commanding screen presence, Nikitin has also showcased his adventurous side in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 5. He is married to actress Kratika Sengar.
Movie Appearances
Antim: The Final Truth
as Daya Bagare
2021
Mission Istaanbul
as Al Gazini
2008
Dabangg 2
as Chunni
2012
Chennai Express
as Tangaballi
2013
Martin
2024
Kanche
as Ishwar
2015
Freaky Ali
as Danger Bhai
2016
Housefull 3
as Rohan
2016
Mister
as Rahul Wadayar
2017
Jodhaa Akbar
as Sharifuddin Hussain
2008
Ready
as Aryan
2011
Sooryavanshi
as Mukhtar Ansari
2021
Khiladi
as Bala Singham
2022
Shershaah
as Major Ajay Jasrotia
2021
Housefull 5
as Captain Sameer
2025
Goutham Nanda
as Gowda
2017
Akaal: The Unconquered
2025
Cirkus
as Dev Chauhan
2022
Shakti Shalini
2026
