
Nikitin Dheer
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 17, 1980
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.
Filmography

Housefull 5 2025
as Captain Sameer

Akaal: The Unconquered 2025
Actor

Martin 2024
as Mushtaq

Cirkus 2022
as Dev Chauhan

Khiladi 2022
as Bala Singham

Antim: The Final Truth 2021
as Daya Bagare

Sooryavanshi 2021
as Mukhtar Ansari

Shershaah 2021
as Major Ajay Jasrotia

Goutham Nanda 2017
as Gowda

Mister 2017
as Rahul Wadayar

Freaky Ali 2016
as Danger Bhai

Housefull 3 2016
as Rohan

Kanche 2015
as Ishwar

Chennai Express 2013
as Tangaballi

Dabangg 2 2012
as Chunni

Ready 2011
as Aryan

Mission Istaanbul 2008
as Al Gazini

Jodhaa Akbar 2008
as Sharifuddin Hussain
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