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.
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Khatron Ke Khiladi
Contestant
2008 • 20 episodes
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013 • 2 episodes
Shrimad Ramayan
Raavan
2024 • 341 episodes
Raktanchal
Waseem Khan
2020 • 26 episodes
Chennai Express
Tangaballi
2013
Indian Police Force
Rana Virk
2024 • 7 episodes
Housefull 5
Captain Sameer
2025
Shershaah
Major Ajay Jasrotia
2021
Mister
Rahul Wadayar
2017
Martin
Mushtaq
2024
Sooryavanshi
Mukhtar Ansari
2021
Jodhaa Akbar
Sharifuddin Hussain
2008
Goutham Nanda
Gowda
2017
Mission Istaanbul
Al Gazini
2008
Dabangg 2
Chunni
2012
Housefull 3
Rohan
2016
Antim: The Final Truth
Daya Bagare
2021
Akaal: The Unconquered
2025
Shakti Shalini
2026
Khiladi
Bala Singham
2022