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