Nikitin Dheer, born on March 17, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is a prominent Indian actor known for his work in Hindi and Telugu films, as well as television shows. He made his acting debut in 2008 with the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, where he played the role of Sharifuddin Hussain His performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and established him as a talented actor in the industry.

Nikitin comes from a family with a strong film background. He is the son of actor Pankaj Dheer, known for his role as Karna in the mythological TV serial Mahabharata, and costume designer Anita Dheer1. In his personal life, Nikitin married actress Kratika Sengar on September 3, 2014, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Devika Dheer, in May 2022.