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