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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Chennai Express (2013) — Tangaballi
2. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) — Sharifuddin Hussain
3. Sooryavanshi (2021) — Mukhtar Ansari
4. Shershaah (2021) — Major Ajay Jasrotia
5. Dabangg 2 (2012) — Chunni
6. Housefull 3 (2016) — Rohan
7. Ready (2011) — Aryan
8. Indian Police Force (2024) — Rana Virk
9. Housefull 5 (2025) — Captain Sameer
10. Martin (2024)
11. Antim: The Final Truth (2021) — Daya Bagare
12. Freaky Ali (2016) — Danger Bhai
13. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) — Self
14. Kanche (2015) — Ishwar
15. Cirkus (2022) — Dev Chauhan
16. Goutham Nanda (2017) — Gowda
17. Khiladi (2022) — Bala Singham
18. Shrimad Ramayan (2024) — Raavan
19. Mission Istaanbul (2008) — Al Gazini
20. Mister (2017) — Rahul Wadayar
21. Raktanchal (2020) — Waseem Khan
22. Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008) — Contestant
23. Akaal: The Unconquered (2025)
24. Shakti Shalini (2026)