Nikitin Dheer
Acting
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 24
Movies (19)
Shakti Shalini2026
Housefull 52025Captain Sameer
Akaal: The Unconquered2025
Martin2024
Cirkus2022Dev Chauhan
Khiladi2022Bala Singham
Antim: The Final Truth2021Daya Bagare
Sooryavanshi2021Mukhtar Ansari
Shershaah2021Major Ajay Jasrotia
Goutham Nanda2017Gowda
Mister2017Rahul Wadayar
Freaky Ali2016Danger Bhai
Housefull 32016Rohan
Kanche2015Ishwar
Chennai Express2013Tangaballi
Dabangg 22012Chunni
Ready2011Aryan
Mission Istaanbul2008Al Gazini
Jodhaa Akbar2008Sharifuddin Hussain
Shows (5)
Indian Police Force2024Rana Virk
Shrimad Ramayan2024Raavan
Raktanchal2020Waseem
Comedy Nights with Kapil2013Self
Khatron Ke Khiladi2008Contestant