Nikitin Dheer

Nikitin Dheer
Dheer at the success bash of his 2013 film Chennai Express
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​
Children1
FatherPankaj 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).

Acting career

Dheer made his acting debut in 2008 with Ashutosh Gowariker's historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, in which he co-starred alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as Sharifuddin Hussain, Akbar's brother-in-law.[1] While the film earned critical appreciation and box office success, Dheer received praise for his role, with noted critic Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama mentioning him as "fantastic".[2] The same year he acted alongside Vivek Oberoi, Shriya Saran and Zayed Khan in Apoorva Lakhia's unremarkable action thriller Mission Istaanbul.

In 2011, Dheer appeared in Anees Bazmee's comedy Ready, alongside Salman Khan and Asin. The following year, he had a supporting role in Arbaaz Khan's action film Dabangg 2 alongside Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Prakash Raj. In 2013, he featured as the primary antagonist in Rohit Shetty's action comedy Chennai Express with Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. For his role as Tangaballi, a dreaded Tamil goon, Dheer was asked to gain more muscle and work on his accent.[3][4] His physique in the film was received warmly; Mohar Basu noted that Dheer is "robust" although "hardly has a role enough to perform".[5]

Early life

Dheer is Punjabi and is the son of actor Pankaj Dheer.[6][7]

Personal life

Dheer married actress Kratika Sengar on 3 September 2014 in an arranged marriage.[7] The couple has a daughter.[8][9]

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Sharifuddin Hussain Hindi [10]
Mission Istaanbul Al Gazni
2011 Ready Aryan Chaudhary
2012 Dabangg 2 Chunni
2013 Chennai Express Thangaballi [11]
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 [12]
Sooryavanshi Mukhtar Ansari / Vivek Shastri
Antim: The Final Truth Daya Bagare [13]
2022 Khiladi Bala Singham Telugu
Cirkus Dev Chauhan Hindi Cameo appearance
2024 Martin Mushtaq Kannada [14]
2025 Housefull 5 † TBA Hindi Filming [15]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shree Krishn Kalayavana
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Contestant 2nd runner-up
2016–2017 Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha Astika [16]
2017–2018 Ishqbaaaz Dr. Veer Singh Oberoi
2019 Naagin 3 Huqum
2024 Shrimad Ramayan Ravana [17]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020–2022 Raktanchal Waseem Khan 2 seasons [18]
2024 Indian Police Force Rana Virk [19]
TBA Rakt Brahmand † TBA Filming [20][21]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2009 Stardust Awards The New Menace Jodhaa Akbar Won [22]
2014 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Chennai Express Nominated [23]
2024 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Shrimad Ramayan Won

References

  1. ^ Singh, Vajir (8 February 2008). "My day will come: Nikitin Dheer". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  2. ^ Adarsh, Taran. "Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. ^ Naval-Shetye, Aakanksha (7 February 2013). "Nikitin Dheer hits jackpot again!". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  4. ^ Maniar, Parag (8 August 2013). "Working with SRK was humbling: Nikitin Dheer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  5. ^ Basu, Mohar (8 August 2013). "Chennai Express Review". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. ^ Shukla, Richa (24 March 2014). "I am a typical Punjabi munda: Nikitin Dheer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Nikitin Dheer and Kratika Sengar - Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's Karan Patel to Taarak Mehta's Disha Vakani: TV actors who opted for an arranged marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  8. ^ Keshri, Shweta (12 May 2022). "Kratika Sengar and Nikitin Dheer blessed with a baby girl". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Kratika Sengar Dheer and Nikitin Dheer welcome baby girl". Hindustan Times. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  10. ^ N, Patcy; Firdaus Ashraf, Syed (13 February 2008). "Who's who in Jodhaa Akbar — Slide 1". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  11. ^ "'Chennai Express' has made me a better actor: Nikitin Dheer". The Times of India. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  12. ^ Jha, Lata (31 August 2021). "'Shershaah' is most-watched film on Amazon Prime Video in India". Mint. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Salman Khan begins shooting with Aayush Sharma for Antim; Nikitin Dheer joins the cast". Bollywood Hungama. 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  14. ^ "'Martin' teaser gives a feast to action lovers". The Times of India. 24 February 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Akshay Kumar poses for pictures with excited fans amid Housefull 5 shoot in London". The Times of India. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  16. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (27 April 2016). "Nikitin Dheer on being the right guy on the wrong side". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  17. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (23 October 2023). "Nikitin Dheer to play Ravana in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Shrimad Ramayan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Nikitin Dheer On How Negative Characters Need Better Layering In Bollywood". News18. 29 May 2020. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Rohit Shetty's 7-part series 'Indian Police Force' starring Sidharth Malhotra gets a release date". Mid Day. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  20. ^ Arya, Prachi (20 September 2024). "Rakt Bramhand: Samantha begins shooting for Raj and DK's Netflix series". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  21. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (August 2024). "Nikitin Dheer joins Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Aditya Roy Kapur in Raj & DK's Rakt Brahmand". MSN. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 16 February 2009. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  23. ^ "Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2014". Bollywood Hungama. 5 February 2014. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
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