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Dheer made his acting debut in 2008 with [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s [[Historical drama film|historical drama]] ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]'', in which he co-starred alongside [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]], as Sharifuddin Hussain, [[Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar|Akbar]]'s brother-in-law.<ref name="debut">{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Vajir|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Archived-Stories/My-day-will-come-Nikitin-Dheer/Article1-275127.aspx|title=My day will come: Nikitin Dheer|access-date=14 August 2013|date=8 February 2008|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|archive-date=18 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818052128/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Archived-Stories/My-day-will-come-Nikitin-Dheer/Article1-275127.aspx|url-status= | Dheer made his acting debut in 2008 with [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s [[Historical drama film|historical drama]] ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]'', in which he co-starred alongside [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]], as Sharifuddin Hussain, [[Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar|Akbar]]'s brother-in-law.<ref name="debut">{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Vajir|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Archived-Stories/My-day-will-come-Nikitin-Dheer/Article1-275127.aspx|title=My day will come: Nikitin Dheer|access-date=14 August 2013|date=8 February 2008|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|archive-date=18 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818052128/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Archived-Stories/My-day-will-come-Nikitin-Dheer/Article1-275127.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Movie Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/58410|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=14 August 2013|archive-date=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002031521/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/58410|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 film|comedy]] ''[[Ready (2011 film)|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 [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]]. For his role as Tangaballi, a dreaded [[Tamil people|Tamil]] goon, Dheer was asked to gain more muscle and work on his accent.<ref name="bulk">{{cite news|last=Naval-Shetye|first=Aakanksha|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1797320/report-nikitin-dheer-hits-jackpot-again|title=Nikitin Dheer hits jackpot again!|access-date=14 August 2013|date=7 February 2013|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|archive-date=29 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629035841/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1797320/report-nikitin-dheer-hits-jackpot-again|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="tamil accent">{{cite news|last=Maniar|first=Parag|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-08/news-interviews/41168512_1_chennai-express-srk-red-chillies-entertainment|title=Working with SRK was humbling: Nikitin Dheer|access-date=14 August 2013|date=8 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=11 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811121712/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-08/news-interviews/41168512_1_chennai-express-srk-red-chillies-entertainment|url-status=dead}}</ref> His physique in the film was received warmly; Mohar Basu noted that Dheer is "robust" although "hardly has a role enough to perform".<ref>{{cite web|last=Basu|first=Mohar|title=Chennai Express Review|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/chennai-express-review/|publisher=Koimoi|access-date=12 August 2013|date=8 August 2013|archive-date=12 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812200515/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/chennai-express-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> | In 2011, Dheer appeared in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s [[Comedy film|comedy]] ''[[Ready (2011 film)|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 [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]]. For his role as Tangaballi, a dreaded [[Tamil people|Tamil]] goon, Dheer was asked to gain more muscle and work on his accent.<ref name="bulk">{{cite news|last=Naval-Shetye|first=Aakanksha|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1797320/report-nikitin-dheer-hits-jackpot-again|title=Nikitin Dheer hits jackpot again!|access-date=14 August 2013|date=7 February 2013|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|archive-date=29 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629035841/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1797320/report-nikitin-dheer-hits-jackpot-again|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="tamil accent">{{cite news|last=Maniar|first=Parag|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-08/news-interviews/41168512_1_chennai-express-srk-red-chillies-entertainment|title=Working with SRK was humbling: Nikitin Dheer|access-date=14 August 2013|date=8 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=11 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811121712/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-08/news-interviews/41168512_1_chennai-express-srk-red-chillies-entertainment|url-status=dead}}</ref> His physique in the film was received warmly; Mohar Basu noted that Dheer is "robust" although "hardly has a role enough to perform".<ref>{{cite web|last=Basu|first=Mohar|title=Chennai Express Review|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/chennai-express-review/|publisher=Koimoi|access-date=12 August 2013|date=8 August 2013|archive-date=12 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812200515/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/chennai-express-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Telugu language films, and television shows.
Acting career[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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| 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 | Housefull 3, Dhruva | 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 | Sooryavanshi
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TBA | Hindi |
| 2021 | Khiladi
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TBA | Telugu |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth[8]
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TBA | Hindi |
Television[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Adarsh, Taran. "Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Basu, Mohar (8 August 2013). "Chennai Express Review". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ Shukla, Richa (24 March 2014). "I am a typical Punjabi munda: Nikitin Dheer". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "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.
- ↑ "Salman Khan begins shooting with Aayush Sharma for Antim; Nikitin Dheer joins the cast". Bollywood Hungama. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "Nikitin Dheer On How Negative Characters Need Better Layering In Bollywood". News18. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.