THE BODY OF WORK
Explore the fields that have shaped Deepak Thimaya's professional journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deepak is an established painter whose works have been displayed and sold in galleries and exhibitions.
He has composed, written and sung acclaimed music and song albums.
A stage actor since school days, Deepak has directed and acted in plays and established The Academy for Child Theatre in 1992.
As a social entrepreneur and public speaker, Deepak has been involved in social and human development initiatives.
Deepak began his professional career in advertising and has worked across creative concepts, promotion and design.
