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Nikitin Dheer (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 March 1980

Age45 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKratika Sengar

FamilyFather - Pankaj Dheer; Mother - Anita Dheer; Sister - Nitika Shah

Nikitin Dheer (Actor) Biography

Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor known for villainous roles in Hindi cinema and appearances on television and reality TV. Tall and physically imposing, hé

Early life and background

Nikitin Dheer was born on 17 March 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and grew up in the same city. He comes from a family with roots in the Punjabi community; his father, Pankaj Dheer, is an actor best known for his work on Indian television, and his mother, Anita Dheer, has worked as a costume designer. He has a sister named Nitika Shah.

Physical presence and interests have played a notable role in his public persona. Standing roughly 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall and weighing around 100 kilograms, Dheer combines a commanding frame with disciplined fitness habits. He is a self-described fitness enthusiast who regularly trains at the gym, and he has completed specialized commando-style unarmed combat training, including earning a black belt.

Career

Dheer launched his film career in 2008 with a role in the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, where he played Sharifuddin Hussain. Early recognition followed for performances that leaned toward strong, antagonistic characters; other notable Hindi film appearances include Mission Istanbul (2008) and Chennai Express (2013), in which he was cast as Tangabali. He also stepped into regional cinema with a Telugu film role in Kanche (2015).

On television, Dheer made his Hindi TV debut in the mythological series Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn in 2011. He later took part in mainstream reality television by competing in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5 in 2014, finishing as the second runner-up.

Public profile

Dheer’s on-screen image is closely tied to the physicality he brings to roles: his height, muscular build, and martial training have made him a natural fit for parts that require physical threat or intensity. Outside of acting he is known to be a dog lover and maintains a disciplined fitness routine. His personal tastes include non-vegetarian food, with a preference for fish and Chinese cuisine. He has cited established film personalities and classic cinema among his favourites.

Personal life and family

Nikitin Dheer married television actress Kratika Sengar on 3 September 2014. The couple became parents to a daughter, Devika Dheer, born on 12 May 2022.

Latest updates

As of the information provided, Dheer’s most recent screen credits include his Telugu film debut in Kanche (2015) and ongoing public recognition for earlier Bollywood roles. He continues to be associated with fitness and martial training, and remains engaged in public-facing projects across film and television.
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Recent Work

Kanche

Telugu film appearance

2015
Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn

Hindi television debut

2011
Jodhaa Akbar

Bollywood debut as Sharifuddin Hussain

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Made film debut in Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
  2. Known for villainous roles in films including Mission Istanbul (2008) and Chennai Express (2013)
  3. Participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5 (2014) and finished as second runner-up
  4. Television debut in Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn (2011)
  5. Telugu film appearance in Kanche (2015)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikitin Dheer (Actor) born?

17 March 1980

What is Nikitin Dheer (Actor) known for?

Actor

What is Nikitin Dheer (Actor)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Nikitin Dheer (Actor) married to?

Kratika Sengar