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.
Filmography
Shakti Shalini
2026
Housefull 5
2025
as Captain Sameer
Akaal: The Unconquered
2025
Martin
2024
as Mushtaq
Cirkus
2022
as Dev Chauhan
Khiladi
2022
as Bala Singham
Antim: The Final Truth
2021
as Daya Bagare
Sooryavanshi
2021
as Mukhtar Ansari
Shershaah
2021
as Major Ajay Jasrotia
Goutham Nanda
2017
as Gowda
Mister
2017
as Rahul Wadayar
Freaky Ali
2016
as Danger Bhai
Housefull 3
2016
as Rohan
Kanche
2015
as Ishwar
Chennai Express
2013
as Tangaballi
Dabangg 2
2012
as Chunni
Ready
2011
as Aryan
Mission Istaanbul
2008
as Al Gazini
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
as Sharifuddin Hussain