Deepak Thimaya is a

Well-Known Political Analyst.

TV personality, presenter, senior journalist, entrepreneur, teacher, film-maker, producer, trainer, writer, artist, debate promoter, dramatist, brand consultant, advertising professional, social entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
Communication Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka

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30+Years in Media

ManyTV Shows

Multi-FacetedCareer

8+Countries for Verbattle

ABOUT

More Than One Story

Deepak Thimaya has never belonged to just one frame. He is the director and co-producer of the Kannada feature film Neene Bari Neene, a familiar television anchor and presenter associated with Udaya TV, and a journalist whose career began long before the studio lights came on.

As an educator and the founder of Verbattle, he has turned debate into a platform for sharper thinking, confident expression and responsible leadership. His journey also spans acting, writing, television production, entrepreneurship, political analysis, brand communication and social initiatives—many roles, connected by one enduring belief: ideas can move people.
Communication Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka

Experience30+ Years

StrengthMany Hats

ReachGlobal

PassionImpact

Exploring Multiple Roles

Actor

For close to 30 years, Deepak has worked as a television presenter and actor. His acting journey began with acclaimed Bangalore Little Theatre productions before television made him a familiar household presence.

Journalist

Active in journalism since his college days, Deepak has edited a newspaper and worked as a freelance journalist and columnist with leading publications. He was also the first editor of the Times of India Group's Vijaya Next weekly.

Filmmaker

Equally at home before and behind the camera, Deepak has directed and produced educational films, business and biographical films, short features and the Kannada feature film Neene Bari Neene.

Political interviews

Deepak has presented news magazines, quiz shows and influential interview programmes including Time to Talk, Jedara Bale, Special Reporter and Sanjeevini, alongside his work as a senior political analyst.

Entrepreneur

Beginning with advertising, Deepak established ventures across brand promotion, marketing, public relations and consultancy. He is the Managing Director of TV House Network and is connected with ventures in hospitality, healthcare and technology.

Verbattle

Deepak's interest in debate and logic led him to establish Verbattle, a professional debate movement that promotes communication, democratic values and leadership and has expanded internationally.

SELECTED WORK

Videos from the Body of Work

Stories, conversations and moments from television, interviews and public platforms.

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Personality

Verbattle

Debate & Youth Platform

verbattle.com

TV House Network

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Samooha Shakti

Socio-Political Organisation

samoohashakti.com

Super Suddi

News & Media Portal

supersuddi.com

Hubballi Health Fest

Health & Wellness Initiative

hubballihealthfestival.com

TV Towner

TV & Media Community

tvtowner.com

Bengaluru Health Fest

Bengaluru Health Festival

bangalorehealthfestival.com

Milestones of Impact

Special TV Shows

Deepak has worked across almost every genre of Kannada television and in almost every facet of the medium. Having worked as a VJ, anchor, news presenter, show host, analyst, actor, director, producer, executive producer, writer and content director, he has long been recognised as a leader in Kannada television.

Jedara Bale

Jedara Bale became a distinctive issue-based interview programme on Udaya TV, bringing opinion makers, politicians, policy makers and public personalities into conversations that looked beyond the headlines.

Neene Bari Neene

The Kannada feature film Neene Bari Neene was released in 2015, with Anish Tejeshwar, Deepika Kamaiah and Samyukta Hornad in the lead roles. Deepak co-produced and directed the movie and also co-wrote the story with Vinayak Bhat. The movie was produced by AKK Entertainment, owned by Ashok K. Kheny.

Art

Deepak is an established painter who works across media. His paintings have been displayed and sold through galleries and exhibitions and have received critical appreciation.

Politics

Deepak has conceptualised and led political conversations. From being a political observer and analyst to becoming a political communication strategist, and later serving as Political and Media Secretary to the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, he has transformed himself from a student of political science into a political analyst, political strategist and now a political functionary.

Music

He has composed acclaimed music albums, including Gaana Gange, and has written and sung songs that have been widely appreciated.

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Journey of Influence

Theatre & Child Theatre

A stage actor since his school days, Deepak has directed and acted in numerous plays. He established The Academy for Child Theatre in 1992, wrote children's plays and directed award-winning productions.

Political Analyst

Deepak has interviewed leading state and national politicians. His perspective is valued across Kannada television, while his political analysis in Prajavani has also earned wide appreciation.

Social Entrepreneur & Public Speaker

As a social entrepreneur, he has supported social and human-development initiatives and mentored Samooha Shakti. He is also an experienced public speaker who has addressed thousands of people.

Advertising & Brand Promotion

Deepak began his professional career in advertising after college. A creative thinker and problem solver, he has worked from concept through design for established agencies and major promotion projects.