Like his father, character actor Pankaj Dheer, Nikitin Dheer too is happy essaying negative roles. After making his debut in Jodhaa Akbar, Nikitin was seen essaying grey shades in Mission Istaanbul and Ready. He recently featured in Dabangg 2. He idolises Salman Khan who had worked with his father in Tumko Na Bhool Payenge and Jagruti.