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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Patna|Patna]], [[wikipedia:Bihar|Bihar]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], [[wikipedia:Maharashtra|Maharashtra]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Filmmaker, Actor, Writer
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2018–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Mass Communication and Film Studies
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |''Kasturi: The Story of Untouchable'', ''The Perfect Match''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Website'''
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'''Deepankar Kumar''' is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] [[wikipedia:Filmmaking|filmmaker]] and [[wikipedia:Theatre|theater artist]] known for his creative storytelling and technical versatility in the field of [[wikipedia:Cinema of India|Indian cinema]]. Originally hailing from [[wikipedia:Patna|Patna]], [[wikipedia:Bihar|Bihar]], he completed his early education up to 10th grade in his hometown before relocating to [[wikipedia:Pune|Pune]] for higher studies. He is currently based in [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], [[wikipedia:Maharashtra|Maharashtra]], where he actively contributes to the dynamic film industry.

Driven by a deep passion for [[wikipedia:Storytelling|storytelling]], Deepankar has directed over 25 [[wikipedia:Short film|short films]], many of which he has also shot himself. His work spans a variety of formats including brand films, commercials, and narrative shorts, highlighting his strong command of both the artistic and technical sides of [[wikipedia:Filmmaking|filmmaking]]. His projects have been featured on major [[wikipedia:Over-the-top media service|OTT platforms]] such as [[wikipedia:Hotstar|Hotstar]], Watcho, [[wikipedia:Airtel|Airtel]] Xstream, [[wikipedia:Vodafone|Vodafone]] TV, and [[wikipedia:Hungama|Hungama TV]], connecting his work with diverse audiences across India.

Deepankar is also the co-founder of '''Cinematic 360''', a Mumbai-based production company specializing in brand storytelling, [[wikipedia:360-degree video|360-degree video production]], and [[wikipedia:Drone|drone cinematography]]. Known for its innovative visual techniques and cinematic aesthetics, Cinematic 360 has rapidly established itself as a creative powerhouse. The company’s work is showcased on its official platform, [https://cinematic360.in Cinematic360.in].

Among his standout works is the critically acclaimed film ''Kasturi: The Story of Untouchable'', which garnered widespread attention in 2021 and 2022. The film’s powerful narrative earned him the prestigious Best Debut Director (Male) award at the [[wikipedia:New York Film Festival|New York Film Festival]] (FFTG), cementing his place as a promising and impactful voice in contemporary cinema.

== Early Life and Education ==
'''Deepankar Kumar''' was born in [[wikipedia:Patna|Patna]], [[wikipedia:Bihar|Bihar]], India. He completed his early education up to the 10th grade in Patna before relocating to [[wikipedia:Pune|Pune]] to pursue higher studies. Eventually, he moved to [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], where he began his journey in the [[wikipedia:Film industry|film industry]], following his passion for [[wikipedia:Cinema of India|cinema]] and storytelling.

== Career ==
Kumar began acting in [[wikipedia:Theatre|theatre]] and gained recognition through roles in [[wikipedia:Television|TV]] shows, including ''Sanjeevini 2''. He featured in short films such as ''The Perfect Match'', which is streaming on [[wikipedia:MX Player|MX Player]], [[wikipedia:Hungama|Hungama Play]], Pocket Films, and Shorted.in.

He has acted in several [[wikipedia:Television advertisement|television commercials]], including for brands like [[wikipedia:Moj (app)|Moj App]], Classic Rummy, Billbook App, [[wikipedia:Edelweiss Group|Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance]], [[wikipedia:WinZO|Winzo Games]], [[wikipedia:Himalaya (company)|Himalaya]] Lip Balm, and Junglee Rummy.

In April 2021, Deepankar made his directorial debut with ''Kasturi (The Story of Untouchable)'', a short film addressing [[wikipedia:Social issue|social issues]]. The film premiered on [[wikipedia:Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]] and was recognized at multiple film festivals, including the [[wikipedia:New York Film Festival|FFTG Awards Film Fest (New York)]], [[wikipedia:Santiago International Film Festival|Santiago Film Festival]] (Chile), [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai Indie Film Festival]], and Adbhooture Film Festival (Kolkata).

Deepankar has directed over 25 short films and numerous brand videos. He is the co-founder of '''Cinematic 360''', a Mumbai-based visual media company specializing in [[wikipedia:360-degree video|360-degree]] and [[wikipedia:Drone|drone]] videography.

== Filmography ==
=== As Director and Writer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Filmography
! Year !! Title !! Type !! Role !! Platform
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| 2021 || ''Kasturi: The Story of Untouchable'' || [[wikipedia:Short film|Short Film]] || Director, Writer || [[wikipedia:Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]]
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| Various || Brand Videos, Ads || Commercial || Director || Multiple platforms
|}

=== As Actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Selected Acting Credits
! Year !! Title !! Type !! Role !! Platform
|-
| 2021 || ''The Perfect Match'' || Short Film || Avinash || [[wikipedia:MX Player|MX Player]], Hungama Play, Pocket Films, Shorted.in
|-
| Various || ''Sanjeevini 2'' || TV Series || Various roles || Indian television
|-
| Various || TV Commercials || Advertisements || Actor || Moj App, Himalaya, Edelweiss, Winzo, etc.
|}

== Awards and Nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Awards and Nominations
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result
|-
| 2021 || [[wikipedia:New York Film Festival|FFTG Awards (New York)]] || Best Debut Director (Male) || ''Kasturi'' || '''Won'''
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| 2021 || FFTG Awards (New York) || Best Film on Social Issues || ''Kasturi'' || Nominated
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| 2021 || FFTG Awards (New York) || Best Short Film of the Fest || ''Kasturi'' || Nominated
|}

== Notable Achievements ==
* Co-founder of '''Cinematic 360'''.
* Directed 25+ short films and several branded content videos.
* Films featured on platforms like [[wikipedia:Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]], Watcho, [[wikipedia:Airtel|Airtel]] Xstream, [[wikipedia:Vodafone|Vodafone]] TV, and [[wikipedia:Hungama|Hungama TV]].
* Award-winning filmmaker with international recognition.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12913257/ IMDb – Deepankar Kumar]
* [https://cinematic360.in Official Website – Cinematic 360]

[[Category:Indian filmmakers]]
[[Category:Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Bihar]]
[[Category:People from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian screenwriters]]