Person
Nikitin Dheer
Acting · Born 1980-03-17
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
Shrimad Ramayan
Raavan
Khatron Ke Khiladi
Contestant
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
Indian Police Force
Rana Virk
Shakti Shalini
2026
Raktanchal
Waseem
Housefull 5
Captain Sameer
Chennai Express
Tangaballi
Martin
2024
Sooryavanshi
Mukhtar Ansari
Filmography
- 2026Shakti Shalini
- 2025Housefull 5Captain Sameer
- 2025Akaal: The Unconquered
- 2024Martin
- 2024Indian Police ForceRana Virk
- 2024Shrimad RamayanRaavan
- 2022CirkusDev Chauhan
- 2022KhiladiBala Singham
- 2021Antim: The Final TruthDaya Bagare
- 2021SooryavanshiMukhtar Ansari
- 2021ShershaahMajor Ajay Jasrotia
- 2020RaktanchalWaseem
- 2017Goutham NandaGowda
- 2017MisterRahul Wadayar
- 2016Freaky AliDanger Bhai
- 2016Housefull 3Rohan
- 2015KancheIshwar
- 2013Chennai ExpressTangaballi
- 2013Comedy Nights with KapilSelf
- 2012Dabangg 2Chunni
- 2011ReadyAryan
- 2008Mission IstaanbulAl Gazini
- 2008Khatron Ke KhiladiContestant
- 2008Jodhaa AkbarSharifuddin Hussain
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