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.

Known For

Jodhaa Akbar

Shershaah

Acting

2021

Antim: The Final Truth

as

2008

Mission Istaanbul

as

Al Gazini

2012

Dabangg 2

as

Chunni

2013

Chennai Express

as

Tangaballi

2024

Martin

as

2015

Kanche

as

Ishwar

2016

Freaky Ali

as

Danger Bhai

2016

Housefull 3

as

Rohan

2017

Mister

as

Rahul Wadayar

2008

Jodhaa Akbar

as

Sharifuddin Hussain

2011

Ready

as

Aryan

2021

Sooryavanshi

as

Mukhtar Ansari

2022

Khiladi

as

Bala Singham

2021

Shershaah

as

Major Ajay Jasrotia

2025

Housefull 5

as

Captain Sameer

2017

Goutham Nanda

as

Gowda

2025

Akaal: The Unconquered

as

Khatron Ke Khiladi

as

Contestant

Indian Police Force

as

Rana Virk

Shrimad Ramayan

as

Raavan

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as

Self

Raktanchal

as

Waseem

Production

Crew

Directing