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. 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.