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Nikitin Dheer

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Nikitin Dheer

Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi and Telugu films, and Hindi television. Dheer made his acting debut in 2008 with the film Jodhaa Akbar. He is best known for portraying Astika in Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha (2016-2017) and Ravana in Shrimad Ramayan (2024). Dheer has appeared in successful films such as Ready (2011), Chennai Express (2013), Kanche (2015), Shershaah (2021) and Sooryavanshi (2021), and the series Indian Police Force (2024).

Infobox

Occupation
Actor
Years active
2008–present
Spouse
mw- Kratika Sengar (m. 2014)
Children
1
Father
Pankaj Dheer

Tables

Key · Filmography › Films
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Films
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
Role(s)
Sharifuddin Hussain
Notes
Hindi
Mission Istaanbul
Role(s)
Al Gazni
2011
Ready
Role(s)
Aryan Chaudhary
2012
Dabangg 2
Role(s)
Chunni
2013
Chennai Express
Role(s)
Thangaballi
2015
Kanche
Role(s)
Eeshwar Prasad
Notes
Telugu
2016
Housefull 3
Role(s)
Rohan Patel
Notes
Hindi
Freaky Ali
Role(s)
Danger Bhai
2017
Goutham Nanda
Role(s)
Gowda
Notes
Telugu
Mister
Role(s)
Rahul Wadayar
2018
Paak
Role(s)
Waqaar
Notes
Hindi
2021
Shershaah
Role(s)
Ajay "Jassi" Singh Jasrotia
Sooryavanshi
Role(s)
Mukhtar Ansari / Vivek Shastri
Antim: The Final Truth
Role(s)
Daya Bagare
2022
Khiladi
Role(s)
Bala Singham
Notes
Telugu
Cirkus
Role(s)
Dev Chauhan
Notes
Hindi
2024
Martin
Role(s)
Mushtaq
Notes
Kannada
2025
Housefull 5
Role(s)
Captain Sameer
Notes
Hindi
Akaal: The Unconquered
Role(s)
Jangi Jahan
Notes
Punjabi
Year
Title
Role
Language
Notes
Ref.
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
Sharifuddin Hussain
Hindi
Mission Istaanbul
Al Gazni
2011
Ready
Aryan Chaudhary
2012
Dabangg 2
Chunni
2013
Chennai Express
Thangaballi
2015
Kanche
Eeshwar Prasad
Telugu
2016
Housefull 3
Rohan Patel
Hindi
Freaky Ali
Danger Bhai
2017
Goutham Nanda
Gowda
Telugu
Mister
Rahul Wadayar
2018
Paak
Waqaar
Hindi
2021
Shershaah
Ajay "Jassi" Singh Jasrotia
Sooryavanshi
Mukhtar Ansari / Vivek Shastri
Antim: The Final Truth
Daya Bagare
2022
Khiladi
Bala Singham
Telugu
Cirkus
Dev Chauhan
Hindi
Cameo appearance
2024
Martin
Mushtaq
Kannada
2025
Housefull 5
Captain Sameer
Hindi
Akaal: The Unconquered
Jangi Jahan
Punjabi
· Filmography › Television
2011
Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shree Krishn
Role(s)
Kalayavana
2014
Fear Files
Role(s)
Himself (Narrator)
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
2nd runner-up
2016–2017
Role(s)
Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha
Notes
Astika
2017–2018
Role(s)
Ishqbaaaz
Notes
Dr. Veer Singh Oberoi
2019
Naagin 3
Role(s)
Huqum
2024
Shrimad Ramayan
Role(s)
Ravana
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2011
Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shree Krishn
Kalayavana
2014
Fear Files
Himself (Narrator)
2014
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5
Contestant
2nd runner-up
2016–2017
Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha
Astika
2017–2018
Ishqbaaaz
Dr. Veer Singh Oberoi
2019
Naagin 3
Huqum
2024
Shrimad Ramayan
Ravana
· Filmography › Web series
2024
Indian Police Force
Role(s)
Rana Virk
TBA
Role(s)
Rakt Brahmand †
Notes
TBA
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2020–2022
Raktanchal
Waseem Khan
2 seasons
2024
Indian Police Force
Rana Virk
TBA
Rakt Brahmand †
TBA
Filming
· Awards and nominations
2009
Stardust Awards
Role(s)
The New Menace
Notes
Jodhaa Akbar
2014
Zee Cine Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Notes
Chennai Express
2024
Indian Television Academy Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Notes
Shrimad Ramayan
2025
Indian Telly Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2009
Stardust Awards
The New Menace
Jodhaa Akbar
Won
2014
Zee Cine Awards
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Chennai Express
Nominated
2024
Indian Television Academy Awards
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Shrimad Ramayan
Won
2025
Indian Telly Awards
Best Actor in a Negative Role
Nominated

References

  1. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Nikitin-Dheer-on-Rohit-Shetty/articleshow/32594309.cms
  2. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/yeh-hai-mohabbateins-karan-patel-balika-vadhus-neha-marda-these-actors-had-an-arranged-marriage/nikitin-dheer-and-kratika-sengar/photostory/60360291.cms
  3. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chennai-express-baddie-thangabali-nikitin-dheer-marries-tv-actress-kratika-sengar/
  4. India Today
    https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/kratika-sengar-and-nikitin-dheer-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-1948464-2022-05-12
  5. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/kratika-sengar-dheer-and-nikitin-dheer-welcome-baby-girl-101652348154853.html
  6. CNBC TV18
    https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/mahabharat-actor-pankaj-dheer-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-19716602.htm
  7. Hindustan Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130818052128/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Archived-Stories/My-day-will-come-Nikitin-Dheer/Article1-275127.aspx
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20131002031521/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/58410
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    http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1797320/report-nikitin-dheer-hits-jackpot-again
  10. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Working-with-SRK-was-humbling-Nikitin-Dheer/articleshow/21677527.cms
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    http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/chennai-express-review/
  12. Rediff.com
    http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/13slid1.htm
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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Chennai-Express-has-made-me-a-better-actor-Nikitin-Dheer/articleshow/22510795.cms
  14. Mint
    https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/shershaah-is-most-watched-film-on-amazon-prime-video-in-india-11630394022936.html
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    https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-begins-shooting-aayush-sharma-antim-nikitin-dheer-joins-cast/
  16. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/martin-teaser-gives-a-feast-to-action-lovers/articleshow/98197676.cms
  17. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-poses-for-pictures-with-excited-fans-amid-housefull-5-shoot-in-london/articleshow/113506777.cms
  18. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Nikitin-Dheer-on-being-the-right-guy-on-the-wrong-side/articleshow/51992708.cms
  19. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-chennai-express-thangaballi-nikitin-dheer-to-play-ravana-in-siddharth-kumar-tewarys-shrimad-ramayan/articleshow/104649588.cms
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    https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nikitin-dheer-on-how-negative-characters-need-better-layering-in-bollywood-2642763.html
  21. Mid Day
    https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/rohit-shetty-7-part-series-indian-police-force-starring-sidharth-malhotra-gets-a-release-date-23315647
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    https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/rakt-brahmand-samantha-begins-shooting-raj-nidimoru-krishna-dk-netflix-series-2603463-2024-09-20
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    https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/nikitin-dheer-joins-samantha-ruth-prabhu-and-aditya-roy-kapur-in-raj-and-dk-s-rakt-brahmand/ar-AA1oIMiY
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    https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/the-ita-awards/the-24th-ita-awards-2024/
  27. Indian Telly Awards
    https://www.indiantellyawards.com/winners.html
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