
Nikitin Dheer
Known For
Acting
Born
1980-03-17
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.
Most Known For

Shrimad Ramayan
as Raavan

Martin

Khatron Ke Khiladi
as Contestant

Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self

Indian Police Force
as Rana Virk

Chennai Express
as Tangaballi

Housefull 5
as Captain Sameer

Sooryavanshi
as Mukhtar Ansari

Jodhaa Akbar
as Sharifuddin Hussain

Raktanchal
as Waseem

Shershaah
as Major Ajay Jasrotia

Antim: The Final Truth
as Daya Bagare

Ready
as Aryan

Dabangg 2
as Chunni

Housefull 3
as Rohan

Cirkus
as Dev Chauhan

Khiladi
as Bala Singham

Goutham Nanda
as Gowda

Freaky Ali
as Danger Bhai

Mister
as Rahul Wadayar