Bollywood Male Actor
Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Telugu language films, as well as television shows. He made his acting debut in 2008 with the historical drama "Jodhaa Akbar," directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. In the film, he portrayed the character of Sharifuddin Hussain, Akbar's brother-in-law, and received praise for his performance.
Following his debut, Nikitin appeared in movies like "Mission Istaanbul" (2008) alongside Vivek Oberoi and "Ready" (2011) with Salman Khan and Asin. In 2012, he had a supporting role in "Dabangg 2" alongside Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha. However, it was in the 2013 action comedy "Chennai Express" that he gained significant attention for his portrayal of Tangaballi, the primary antagonist, opposite Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. He worked on his physique and accent for the role and received praise for his robust appearance in the film.
Apart from his film career, Nikitin Dheer also participated as a contestant in the reality TV show "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5." He has displayed his versatility as an actor and continues to be a part of various projects in the entertainment industry.