Nikitin Dheer

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 Nikitin Dheer, a name synonymous with powerful performances, commands attention in both the vibrant world of Hindi and Telugu cinema, and the captivating realm of Hindi television. His journey began in 2008, a pivotal year that saw him make his acting debut in the epic historical drama, Jodhaa Akbar. But it's his iconic portrayals that truly etch him in our memory: the formidable Astika in Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha from 2016 to 2017, and the unforgettable Ravana in the 2024 sensation, Shrimad Ramayan. His impressive filmography boasts a string of successes, including the laugh-out-loud comedy Ready in 2011, the blockbuster Chennai Express in 2013, the critically acclaimed Kanche in 2015, and the patriotic fervor of Shershaah and the action-packed Sooryavanshi, both released in 2021. Not to forget his impactful presence in the 2024 series, Indian Police Force. Born into a family steeped in acting, Nikitin Dheer is Punjabi and carries the legacy of his father, the esteemed actor Pankaj Dheer. His career truly took flight in 2008 with Ashutosh Gowariker's magnificent Jodhaa Akbar. Sharing the screen with titans like Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Nikitin portrayed Sharifuddin Hussain, Akbar's brother-in-law. The film not only garnered critical acclaim and box office triumph but also earned Nikitin accolades for his performance, with Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama hailing him as "fantastic." That same year, he ventured into the action thriller Mission Istaanbul, alongside Vivek Oberoi, Shriya Saran, and Zayed Khan. The year 2011 brought him to the sets of Anees Bazmee's comedy Ready, where he shared the screen with Salman Khan and Asin. The following year, he lent his talent to Arbaaz Khan's action flick Dabangg 2, playing a supporting role alongside Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Prakash Raj. Then came 2013, and with it, Rohit Shetty's action-comedy Chennai Express. Nikitin Dheer took on the mantle of the primary antagonist, Tangaballi, a notorious Tamil goon. To embody this role, he underwent a physical transformation, gaining muscle and honing his accent. His imposing physique was met with admiration, with Mohar Basu noting Dheer's "robust" presence, even if the role offered limited scope for performance. In his personal life, Nikitin Dheer found his life partner in actress Kratika Sengar. They tied the knot on September 3, 2014, in a beautiful traditional Hindu wedding ceremony held in Mumbai. Their family was blessed with the arrival of their daughter, Devika, on May 12, 2022.
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 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). == Early life == Dheer is Punjabi and is the son of actor Pankaj Dheer. == 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. 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". 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. His physique in the film was received warmly; Mohar Basu noted that Dheer is "robust" although "hardly has a role enough to perform". == Personal life == Dheer married actress Kratika Sengar on 3 September 2014 in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, in Mumbai. Sengar gave birth to their daughter, Devika, on 12 May 2022. == Filmography == === Films === All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted. === Television === === Web series === == Awards and nominations == == References == == External links == Nikitin Dheer at IMDb Nikitin Dheer on Twitter Home Languages