Nikitin Dheer plays innocent-looking, melodramatic, and romantic characters engaging in real negative roles on-screen. From a family of celebrated actors, Nikitin’s father, Pankaj Dheer, is otherwise better recognized for having portrayed the adult character of Karn in B.R. Chopra’s classic television epic Mahabharata.
The film Jodhaa Akbar marked Nikitin’s debut in 2008, after which he has made a mark in the acting world. His career inclination has always been towards massive, most often negative characters.
Only through the sheer villainy of the character did he achieve mass acclaim from the audiences; in one of Bollywood’s biggest hits Chennai Express (2013), his character was dreaded by many, Tangaballi.
Recently, he gained praise for delving into complexity in portraying Asura king Ravan in the upcoming Shrimad Ramayan, a television series that will launch in 2024.
This role was vital, as the legendary son of the Karna actor goes into another monumental mythological character-different epic, different villain, but shared heritage of embodying formidable figures of lore. The actor is married to television actress Kratika Sengar.
Nikitin Dheer’s Mythological Legacy
The performance of Nikitin as Ravan in Shrimad Ramayan brought great praise for the character to be investigated in depth, that is, from a simple position of villain to his devotion to Lord Shiva and his complex intellect.
The performance drew high praise from his father, Pankaj Dheer, who reportedly told his son that he had done the role of Ravan even better than he could have. This statement touched Nikitin deeply.
Bollywood and TV Milestones
In addition to his descent into mythology, Nikitin has gained the stature of a well-known person in popular TV and films. The films like “Ready” (2011), “Shershaah” (2021), and “Sooryavanshi” (2021) have all seen him take part.
He has even appeared as a contestant in reality television on Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 and acted in television dramas such as Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha and the web series Indian Police Force.
Such a mix of features film, television, and mythology has been his typical mismatch, showcasing his versatility and dedication to taking challenging roles.
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