Deepak Thimaya is a well-known TV personality, presenter, senior journalist, entrepreneur, teacher, film-maker, producer, trainer, writer, artist, debate promoter, dramatist, brand consultant, advertising professional, social entrepreneur, political analyst and motivational speaker.
- Name : Deepak Thimaya
- Email : thimaya@gmail.com
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ACTOR
Lights. Camera. Action. For close to 30 years, Deepak has hogged the limelight as a television presenter and actor. He has played roles in popular Kannada tele-serials as well as cameo roles in blockbuster movies. His acting career started with his stellar performance in hugely successful theatrical productions by Bangalore Little Theatre (BLT). His switch from an actor to a TV presenter made him a household name with him being predominantly associated with Udaya TV, and with Doordarshan in his early days.
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JOURNALIST
As a journalist, Deepak has been active in the field since his college days. Back then, he exhibited his skills by editing a newspaper. Later on, he went on to work as a part-time freelance journalist and columnist with renowned publications like Deccan Herald, Prajavani, Vijay Karnataka, Times of India, Mid-Day, Outlook and The Week, to name a few. He was the first editor of Vijaya Next weekly of the Times of India Group.
03.
FILMMAKER
Being in front of the camera or behind it, Deepak has excelled in both roles.As a filmmaker and producer, he has directed and produced a host of educational films, business films, biographical films, short features and also a full-length Kannada feature film called Neene Bari Neene. As a producer, he has dozens of successful TV shows, both fiction and non-fiction, to his credit.
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POLITICAL SHOWS
On the political front, Deepak has presented numerous programs ranging from news magazines to quiz shows and interviews. His shows, Time to Talk, JedaraBalé, Special Reporter and Sanjeevini are quite popular and have had immense social impact and influence. His political interview JedaraBalé is the longest-running interview show on Kannada television. He has been a promoter and producer of health shows, educational shows, women-based shows and children’s shows in addition to his primary interest as a producer of current affairs shows. He has also been featured on national TV channels.
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ENTREPRENEUR
As an entrepreneur, he has established several companies, starting with an advertising agency and then moving on to establish various companies in the fields of brand promotion, marketing, PR and brand consultancy. He is currently the Managing Director of TV House Network, a company that handles TV show production, product promotion and events. He is also a director in a few companies that are into hospitality and healthcare and technology.
06.
VERBATTLE
His interest in debate and logic motivated him to start Verbattle, the biggest professional organization in India for debate promotion and debate competitions. Verbattle has and is now an international organization operating in over 8 countries. Verbattle has been very influential in promoting debate, logic, communication, democratic values and leadership.
01.
ACTOR
Lights. Camera. Action. For close to 30 years, Deepak has hogged the limelight as a television presenter and actor. He has played roles in popular Kannada tele-serials as well as cameo roles in blockbuster movies. His acting career started with his stellar performance in hugely successful theatrical productions by Bangalore LIttle Theatre (BLT). His switch from an actor to a TV presenter made him a household name with him being predominantly associated with Udaya TV, and with Doordarshan in his early days.
02.
JOURNALIST
As a journalist, Deepak has been active in the field since his college days. Back then, he exhibited his skills by editing a newspaper. Later on, he went on to work as a part-time freelance journalist and columnist with renowned publications like Deccan Herald, Prajavani, Vijay Karnataka, Times of India, Mid-Day, Outlook and The Week, to name a few. He was the first editor of Vijaya Next weekly of the Times of India Group.
03.
FILMMAKER
Being in front of the camera or behind it, Deepak has excelled in both roles. As a filmmaker and producer, he has directed and produced a host of educational films, business films, biographical films, short features and also a full-length Kannada feature film called Neene Bari Neene. As a producer, he has dozens of successful TV shows, both fiction and non-fiction, to his credit.
04.
POLITICAL INTERVIEWS
On the political front, Deepak has presented numerous programs ranging from news magazines to quiz shows and interviews. His shows, Time to Talk, JedaraBalé, Special Reporter and Sanjeevini are quite popular and have had immense social impact and influence. His political interview JedaraBalé is the longest-running interview show on Kannada television. He has been a promoter and producer of health shows, educational shows, women-based shows and children’s shows in addition to his primary interest as a producer of current affairs shows. He has also been featured on national TV channels.
05.
ENTREPRENEUR
As an entrepreneur, he has established several companies, starting with an advertising agency and then moving on to establish various companies in the fields of brand promotion, marketing, PR and brand consultancy. He is currently the Managing Director of TV House Network, a company that handles TV show production, product promotion and events. He is also a director in a few companies that are into hospitality and healthcare and technology.
06.
VERBATTLE
His interest in debate and logic motivated him to start Verbattle, the biggest professional organization in India for debate promotion and debate competitions. Verbattlehas completed 12 years and is now an international organization operating in over 8 countries. Verbattle has been very influential in promoting debate, logic, communication, democratic values and leadership.
