Deepak Dinkar
Born
Deepak Dinkar

(1979-09-15) 15 September 1979
Other namesThamizh, Arasu
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
Occupation(s)Actor, Television Producer & Television Anchor.
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Sivaranjani
(m. 2008)
ChildrenAgnidh

Deepak Dinkar is an Indian anchor and actor, who has primarily appeared in Tamil television.[1] He is most known for his role as Tamil in the prime time Sun TV serial Thendral.[2] He is known for acting in many serials, notably Anni, Rekkai Kattiya Manasu, Manaivi, Malargal, Selvi, Bhantham, Ketti Melam, Arasi & Thirumathi Selvam. He is also a television host for various shows notably Jodi Number One[3][4] on Star Vijay and Dance Jodi Dance on Zee Tamil. Currently, Deepak is acting in the soap Thamizhum Saraswathiyum on Star Vijay.[5]

Personal life

Deepak did his schooling in Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai and studied Economics at Loyola College. He is married to S. Sivaranjani and has a son named Agnidh.

Career

Deepak started his career in modelling while studying in college. After completing his studies, he became a video jockey. Later he pursued his career as a television actor and is notable for playing both positive roles in serials like Anni, Bhandham and Thendral, where he played the male lead, as well as negative roles in Manaivi, Malargal, Selvi and Thirumathi Selvam. He participated in Jodi Number One in the first season and later became a host in the second season in Star Vijay. He has acted in films including Uyarthiru 420.[6][7][8] He was also the male lead in a film called Ivanuku Thannila Gandam.[9]

Television

Serials

Year Title Role Language Channel
1999Jenman XTamilVijay TV
2000Iniya IllamJaya TV
ButterfliesVijay TV
Anbai ThediSun TV
2001–2002Agni SatchiAnandStar Vijay
2001–2003AnniBabu RamanathanJaya TV
2002Uravugal Oru Thodar KathaiDD Podhigai
GeethanjaliRaj TV
Inai Kodugal
2002–2003GayathriTeluguGemini TV
2003–2004Rekkai Kattiya ManasuDeepakTamilRaj TV
2004–2006ManaiviArasuSun TV
2004Thillu MulluStar Vijay
2005–2006SelviNeela Narayanan/NarayananSun TV
Ketti MelamMathiazhagan "Mathi"Jaya TV
2005–2007MalargalRamesh (James)Sun TV
2006–2009BhanthamSelvaganapathi "Selvam/Selva"
2006SaradhaPremRaj TV
2007–2009VairanenjamAnandKalaignar TV
2007Meendum Oru Kadhal KadhaiJohnyStar Vijay
ArasiNarayananSun TV
Kana Kaanum KaalangalHimself (Special appearance)Star Vijay
2008–2010ThiruppavaiJanaki Raman "Janaki"/"Janu"/"Raman"/"Rama"Sun TV
2009Roja KootamSunilStar Vijay
2009–2012Thirumathi SelvamSorimuthu Ayyanar "Cherry"Sun TV
2009–2015ThendralThamizharasan "Thamizh"
2010NilaKannanKalaignar TV
KadhalCaptain TV
2021–present Thamizhum Saraswathiyum Thamizharasan "Thamizh" Star Vijay

Shows

Reality Shows
Year Title Role Channel Notes
CampusAnchorRaj TV
Pop Bazar
Three Roses Perfect Couple Contest Programme
2006Jodi Number OneContestantStar VijaySeason 1
2007–2012Jodi Number OneHostSeason 2-6
2008Boys vs GirlsAnchorSeason 1
2009Boys vs GirlsContestantSeason 2
Namma Veetu KalyanamGuestAlong with Sivaranjini
2011–2012Home Sweet HomeAnchor
2012Kaiyil Oru Kodi Are You Ready?ContestantSun TV
Sun Kudumbam ViruthugalHost
2013Super KudumbamAnchorSeason 1
Super KudumbamContestantSeason 1
Namma Veetu KalyanamGuestStar VijayAlong with Sivaranjini
2014Super KudumbamContestantSun TVSeason 2
Sun Kudumbam ViruthugalHost
2015–2016Super ChallengeSeason 2
7Up Upstarters
2016 Mr & Mrs KhiladisZee Tamil
2016–2017Dance Jodi DanceHost
En AutographProducer
2017Dancing KhilladiesHost
NanbedaGuestAlso producer
Zee Dance LeagueHostSeason 1
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil ChampsAnchorSeason 1
2017–2018Dance Jodi DanceHostSeason 2
2018–2019Super MomProducerSeason 1 & 2
2018Zee Tamil Kudumbam ViruthugalHost
2019Petta Rap
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
2019–2020Dance Jodi DanceSeason 3
2019Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020
2021Kana Kaanum Kaalangal ReunionStar Vijay
Rani Maharani
Singappenne
2022Galatta Nakshathra AwardsKalaignar TV
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi NanmaiContestantStar Vijay
Corporate Shows
  • Nokia (Annual day)
  • Pride Hotels (New Year)
  • Jennys Club – Coimbatore (New Year)
  • eBay PayPal (Annual day)
  • Promotion of Surya Kathir Magazine
  • Annual event of Tamil Nadu Arya Vaishya Mahila Sabha
  • Round Table 107 (Pondicherry) – Annual Event
  • Tamil Sangam of Chicago Illinois

Filmography

Actor

Year Title Role Notes
2002Kadhal VirusDeepak's friendUncredited Role
2003Ilasu Pudhusu RavusuDeepak[10]
2005Thaka Thimi ThaKrishna's friend
2008SarojaHimselfSpecial appearance
2010Mundhinam PaartheneyRajeev
2011Uyarthiru 420Thamizh's friend
2015Ivanuku Thannila GandamSaravana Perumal "Saravanan"
2020Mighty MahiShort Film
2020Knock KnockShort Film
2021Vinodhaya SithamArun

Dubbing artist

Actor Film Language
Aryan RajeshAlbumTamil
SundarNaam
MohithVishwa Thulasi
Uyir Ezhuthu

Awards and honors

Awards

Year Awards Category Series Role Result Notes
2004 Variety Awards Best Villain Actor Manaivi Arasu Won
2007 Variety Awards Best Male Supporting Actor Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai Johny Won
2010 Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Best Actor Thendral Thamizharasu Won
2011 Mylapore Academy Awards Best Actor Thendral Thamizharasu Won
2012 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Jodi Thendral Thamizharasu & Thulasi Won Shared it with Shruthi Raj
Best Actor Thendral Thamizharasu Nominated
Best Son-in-Law Thendral Thamizharasu Nominated
2014 Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Jodi Thendral Thamizharasu & Thulasi Won Shared it with Shruthi Raj
Best Actor Thendral Thamizharasu Won
2015 Edison Awards Best Debut Actor Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Saravana Perumal Nominated
2018 Galatta Nakshathra TV & Film Awards Best Host Male Dance Jodi Dance 2.0 Nominated
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Anchor Male Dance Jodi Dance,
Mr & Mrs Khiladis
Won
Favourite Anchor Dance Jodi Dance,
Mr & Mrs Khiladis
Nominated
Best Duo Anchor Dance Jodi Dance Grand Finale,
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Grand Finale
Nominated Nominated with Archana Chandhoke
2022 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards Favorite On-Screen Pair Thamizhum Saraswathiyum Thamizh Won Shared it with Nakshathra Nagesh

Honors

Recognized by The Punjab Association as the "Jewel in the Crown of Adarsh"

References

  1. " 'டாக் பேக்' கொடுமை, 'பாய் கடை' அட்ராசிட்டி..! 5 வி.ஜே-க்களின் அனுபவங்கள்". Vikatan (in Tamil). 11 April 2019.
  2. "Trying his luck on Silver Screen". Deccan Chronicle. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. Nandita Ravi (9 April 2011). "Deepak's rooting for Chennai". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  4. "A star-studded night". The Hindu. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  5. "There is no exaggeration or crying in our story: Kumaran". The Times of India. 13 July 2021.
  6. Uma Kannan (23 November 2009). "Gift of the gab". New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  7. "Thendral video goes viral on Youtube, watch video". India Today. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  8. Malini Mannath (13 August 2011). "Uyarthiru 420". New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  9. "TV actor Deepak in Ivanuku Thannila Gandam". The Times of India. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Tamil Full Movie | Ilassu Puthussu Ravassu | HD Movie | Ft. Vadivelu". YouTube.
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