Nikitin Dheer
| Nikitin Dheer | |
|---|---|
 Dheer in 2013 | |
| Born |
17 March 1980 Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actor & model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kratika Sengar (m. 2014) |
| Parent(s) | Pankaj Dheer |
Nikitin Dheer is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films. He made his debut as the primary antagonist in Ashutosh Gowariker's historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, which emerged commercially and critically successful.[1] Thereafter, he has appeared in villainous roles in Anees Bazmee's comedy Ready, Arbaaz Khan's action film Dabangg 2 and Rohit Shetty's action comedy Chennai Express, all of which were economic successes. He is the son of actor Pankaj Dheer.
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]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Sharifuddin Hussain | Hindi |
| 2008 | Mission Istaanbul | Al Gazni | Hindi |
| 2011 | Ready | Aryan | Hindi |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Chunni | Hindi |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Tangabali | Hindi |
| 2015 | Gabbar Is Back | Gautam | Hindi |
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Kanche | Colonel Eeshwar Prasad | Telugu |
Television
- 2011: Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn as King Kalyavan
- 2014: Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi as himself
Personal life
Nikitin got married on 3 September 2014 to Kratika Sengar.[6]
Notes
- 1 2 Singh, Vajir (8 February 2008). "My day will come: Nikitin Dheer". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ Adarsh, Taran. "Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ Naval-Shetye, Aakanksha (7 February 2013). "Nikitin Dheer hits jackpot again!". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ Maniar, Parag (8 August 2013). "Working with SRK was humbling: Nikitin Dheer". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ Basu, Mohar. "Chennai Express Review". Koimoi. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/I-am-blessed-to-have-Nikitin-Dheer-in-my-life-Kratika-Sengar/articleshow/32252234.cms