Nikitin Dheer

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

Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Telugu language films, and television shows.

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] Whilst 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]

Personal life[]

Dheer is Punjabi and is the son of actor Pankaj Dheer.[6][7] He married Kratika Sengar on 3 September 2014 in an arranged marriage.[7]

Filmography[]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Sharifuddin Hussain Hindi
Mission Istaanbul Al Gazni Hindi
2011 Ready Aryan Chaudhary Hindi
2012 Dabangg 2 Chunni Hindi
2013 Chennai Express Thangaballi Hindi
2015 Kanche Colonel Eeshwar Prasad Telugu
2016 Rohan Patel Hindi
2016 Freaky Ali Sohail Khan/Danger Bhai Hindi
2017 Goutham Nanda Gowda Telugu
2017 Mister Rahul Wadayar Telugu
2018 Paak Waqaar Hindi
2021 Shershaah Major Ajay Singh Jasrotia Hindi
2021 Sooryavanshidagger TBA Hindi
2021 Khiladidagger TBA Telugu
2021 Antim: The Final Truthdagger[8] TBA Hindi

Television[]

Year Film Role Notes
2011 Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn King Kalyavan Special appearance
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Himself Contestant (2nd Runner up)
2016–2017 Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha Astika
2017–2018 Ishqbaaaz Dr. Veer Pratap Chauhan
2019 Naagin 3 Huqum
2020 Rakhtanchal[9] Waseem Khan 9 Episodes

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. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  7. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ "Salman Khan begins shooting with Aayush Sharma for Antim; Nikitin Dheer joins the cast". Bollywood Hungama. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Nikitin Dheer On How Negative Characters Need Better Layering In Bollywood". News18. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.

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