Deepak Sharma (born 1975) is an Indian television director and producer predominantly working in Hindi Television. Sharma began his career as an assistant director to Santram Verma. He made his directorial debut with the Kaisa Yeh Pyaar hai (2006), an Indian romantic drama-series that aired on Sony TV, produced by Balaji Telefilms, starring Iqbal Khan, Neha Bamb, Hiten Tejwani and Jaya Bhattacharya.
This was followed by some of his most commercially successful television shows such as ''Kumkum'', ''Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', ''Kasam Se'', ''Bhagyavidhata'' and ''Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha''.
He is also the founder of Vertika Films.
In 2013, Sharma ventured into short film making with his Punjabi film ''Waapasi''. The film received the award for 'Best Short Film – Jury Award' and Best Actor Award (
Rohit Bhardwaj) at the 3rd Dada Saheb Film Festival 2013. At the Noida International Film Festival 2014, Deepak received the 'Best Director Award'.
Early life and career
Sharma's career began in 1996 as a theatre worker in Delhi. He is the recipient of Junior Fellowship for Punjabi Folk Theatre (NAQQAL) from Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Department of Culture for the year 2002-2004. Later in the year 2004, Sharma moved to Mumbai and joined Indian Television.
Television series
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Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai - Sony TV
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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' ( ''Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law, too'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired from 4 July 2000 to 7 November 2008 on Star Plus. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoo ...
- Star Plus
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Saathii Re - Star One
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Kasamh Se
''Kasamh Se'' (English title: ''The Promise'') was an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The show aired on Zee TV from 16 January 2006 to 12 March 2009. The story is about three sisters: Bani, Piya and Rano. It ...
- Zee TV
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Kasturi - Star Plus
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Kahe Naa Kahe - 9X
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Chhoona Hai Aasmaan
''Chhoona Hai Aasmaan'' () is a Hindi television serial that aired on Star One.It's about six Indian air force officers who form a team called the HAWKS. Their duty is to save the country from any terrorist attacks.
Cast
* Mohammed Iqbal Khan ...
- Star One
* Dahhej - 9X
* Kumkum - Star Plus
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Chand Ke Paar Chalo - NDTV Imagine
* Vivaah - Zee TV
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Ranbir Rano
''Ranbir Rano'' is a Hindi television series produced by Diamond Pictures that aired on Zee TV channel between 22 September 2008 – 28 May 2009. The show was very popular in that time and TRP was 5.9 when it was telecasting in Zee TV. The story ...
- Zee TV
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Bhagyavidhaata - Colors
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Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli - Zee TV
* Geeta - Zee TV
* Chhoti Si Zindagi - Zee TV
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Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha - Colors
* Bani – Ishq da Kalma - Colors
Short Films
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Waapasi (Punjabi Language)
Awards and nominations
*2013 - Best Short Film (Waapasi) – Jury Award at the 3rd Dada Saheb Film Festival 2013
*2014 - Best Director Award (Waapasi) at the Noida International Film Festival 2014
*2014 - Best Film Award (Waapasi) at the PGF Film Festival
References
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1975 births
Living people
Indian television directors
Indian television producers