Raipur: Chhattisgarh’s senior famous film artist Shivkumar Deepak has passed away. The news of his death has spread a wave of mourning in the art world and the state. His last journey will be taken out today from his native village Potiya Kala, District Durg. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has expressed grief over the death of senior artist Shivkumar Deepak. Let us tell you that Shivkumar Deepak had left a great mark of his artistic talent in Chhattisgarhi films and was included in the list of comedian artists.
CM Vishnudev Sai has written in his post, I received the sad news of the demise of senior artist Shivkumar Deepak ji, who started his acting career with Chhattisgarh’s first film “Kahi Debe Sandesh”. His demise is an irreparable loss to Chhattisgarhi film and art world. I pray to God for peace of his soul and strength to his family.
Shivkumar Deepak left a great impression with his acting
Artist Shivkumar Deepak was almost 90 years old but his acting was in his breath. His every step was dedicated to acting. Shivkumar started his acting career in Chhattisgarhi cinema with the film ‘Kahi Debe Sandesh’ and he also acted in Ghar Dwar.
Both these films are considered milestones in the history of Chhattisgarh. Shivkumar Deepak Chandaini was known for his acting in films ranging from Gonda to Chhattisgarhi films. He mostly played female characters in plays and films. He acted in a way that even a female artist could not.
He had left a great impression of his acting in Doordarshan and BBC programmes along with the famous producer-directors of Chhattisgarhi cinema Prem Chandrakar, Satish Jain, Santosh Jain