
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.

Housefull 5
2025 · as Captain Sameer

Sooryavanshi
2021 · as Mukhtar Ansari

Chennai Express
2013 · as Tangaballi

Shershaah
2021 · as Major Ajay Jasrotia

Shakti Shalini
2026

Martin
2024

Jodhaa Akbar
2008 · as Sharifuddin Hussain

Khiladi
2022 · as Bala Singham

Mission Istaanbul
2008 · as Al Gazini

Mister
2017 · as Rahul Wadayar

Antim: The Final Truth
2021 · as Daya Bagare

Dabangg 2
2012 · as Chunni

Cirkus
2022 · as Dev Chauhan

Ready
2011 · as Aryan

Akaal: The Unconquered
2025

Housefull 3
2016 · as Rohan

Freaky Ali
2016 · as Danger Bhai

Goutham Nanda
2017 · as Gowda