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