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.
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Full filmography
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008) as Contestant
- Shrimad Ramayan (2024) as Raavan
- Housefull 5 (2025) as Captain Sameer
- Sooryavanshi (2021) as Mukhtar Ansari
- Shershaah (2021) as Major Ajay Jasrotia
- Chennai Express (2013) as Tangaballi
- Indian Police Force (2024) as Rana Virk
- Raktanchal (2020) as Waseem
- Martin (2024)
- Antim: The Final Truth (2021) as Daya Bagare
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) as Sharifuddin Hussain
- Akaal: The Unconquered (2025)
- Housefull 3 (2016) as Rohan
- Cirkus (2022) as Dev Chauhan
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Chunni
- Mission Istaanbul (2008) as Al Gazini
- Khiladi (2022) as Bala Singham
- Ready (2011) as Aryan
- Shakti Shalini (2026)
- Mister (2017) as Rahul Wadayar
- Goutham Nanda (2017) as Gowda
- Freaky Ali (2016) as Danger Bhai
- Kanche (2015) as Ishwar