Deepak Dalmatian is a supporting character in 101 Dalmatian Street. He is one of Delilah and Doug's 99 puppies. Deepak strives to be a calm, rational puppy, encouraging peace between others. However, some situations cause him to lose his composure, leading to outbursts of exasperation. In terms of physical appearance, these opposing character traits are indicated by the markings on his face that resemble the yin-yang symbol.
Development and design[]
The June 2016 draft of the series bible implies that Deepak would have had a short temper, yelling "Shut up!" to his siblings when exasperated.
Deepak makes a minor appearance in the pitch reel for 101 Dalmatian Street. Here, he is given a more youthful voice that more closely resembles that of the background puppies'.
Deepak's designs have remained consistent since his concept art. In concept art, he had his yin-yang markings on his face and opposite patterns on his ears. However, one concept shows him without the yin-yang markings. Some show him with a more circular head, possibly to more resemble a yin-yang.
In his final design, the right side of his face and his right ear are black, while the left side of his face and left ear are white. He wears a blue and red collar. He has bags under his eyes, his tail is bent, and his front paws often face inward, all of which express his anxious personality.
Background[]
Deepak is a particularly hapless puppy who is prone to panicking in chaotic situations. To ease his nerves, he often meditates or performs yoga while uttering "Miaow-wow-wow-wow..." under his breath. In "Puppy Dreams," it is shown that Deepak also performs yoga in his sleep. A minor running gag in the series involves Deepak being the target of cartoon slapstick or general unluckiness.
In stressful situations, Deepak sometimes attempts to escape his anxieties by rushing off to hide somewhere. This characteristic is shown in both "Snow Day" and "The Woof Factor"; in the former, Deepak claims the universe tells him to hide between two couch cushions for safety. During this panicked state, Dylan and Dolly must either catch him before he runs off or pry him from his hiding place in order for him to confront his worries.
Unlike his siblings, Deepak holds great respect for cats. He specifically cherishes the Great Guru Miaow, a statue of a Japanese lucky cat. "The Wow of Miaow" shows that Deepak partakes in yoga classes with Constantin, whom he views as a mentor figure. The episode also shows that Deepak exhibits various feline-like traits, including licking himself, coughing up fur balls, and having retractable claws.
According to a line from Dawkins in "Walkies on the Wild Side," Deepak only eats organic kibble. In "The Woof Factor," Deepak is seen enjoying a bowl of "organic, ethically sourced, raw food kibble."
Notable appearances[]
Deepak impersonates Déjà Vu in "The Woof Factor."
The Dimitris annoy Deepak in "The Wow of Miaow."
"Snow Day" marks Deepak's first vocal appearance and supporting role. Here, he experiences a litany of mishaps as he and his family prepare for a snow day at the park.
Deepak is given a larger role in "The Woof Factor." In the episode, Dylan and Dolly, who plan to impersonate Triple D for a commercial shoot, choose Deepak to take the place of Déjà Vu. Because of his inexperience in acting, Deepak, along with Dylan and Dolly, becomes increasingly irritated with the repetitive process of shooting the ad.
Deepak's most significant role is in "The Wow of Miaow," in which he decides to stay with Constantin at 99 Dalmatian Street after his feelings are hurt by Dylan and the Dimitris. The episode reveals that he calms his siblings whenever they are stressed, including getting Dorothy out of "the chews." He later returns to 101 Dalmatian Street after he learns how disastrous things are going without him.
Deepak appears in other episodes in the series, albeit with more minor roles. This includes "London, We Have a Problem," where he expects Guru Miaow stress balls to be delivered to 101; "Fetch," in which he uses his own personal Fetch to help him meditate; and "The Walls Are Alive," where he meditates on a pumpkin and is later one of many puppies to mysteriously disappear during a power outage at 101. Deepak also features in the Gigglebug Guarantee short "Yoga Pups," where he meditates on Dolly's skateboard as she tries to get it back.
Filmography[]
- 101 Dalmatian Street pitch reel
- Gigglebug Guarantee
- 101 Dalmatian Street
- Theme song ("I've Got My Pups with Me")
- "Boom Night"
- "Winter Funderland"
- "Snow Day"
- "Perfect Match"
- "The Woof Factor"
- "The Nose Job"
- "Flea-Mageddon"
- "The Wow of Miaow"
- "A Summer to Remember"
- "Long Tongue Day"
- "London, We Have a Problem"
- "Fetch"
- "The Walls Are Alive"
- "Ride Along"
- "D-Factor"
- "Puppy Dreams"
- "Dante's Inferno"
- "Better the De Vil You Know"
- "The De Vil Wears Puppies"
Book appearances[]
Merchandise[]
- Bound to Bounce figure (Mattel)
- Plastic water bottles (Font Vella)
- Mug
- Notebook
- Pajamas
- Puzzle (KS Puzzle)
Notes[]
- Deepak is possibly named after Deepak Chopra.
- Most characters pronounce Deepak's name as "Dee-pack." However, Dolly sometimes pronounces it as "Dee-pahk."
- In the Dalmatian family portrait, Deepak wears a simple blue collar instead of his usual red and blue collar.
- Series creator Miklós Weigert has hinted that Deepak is a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[1]
Foreign voice actors[]
- Josef Aarskov (Danish)
- Leni Marlina (Indonesian)
- Yuya Hirose (Japanese)
- Kamil Studnicki (Polish)
- Cadu Paschoal (Portuguese (Brazilian))
- Maria João Miguel (Portuguese (European))
- Alberto Bernal (Spanish (Latin America))
- Rattanachai Lueangwongngam (Thai)
Names in other languages[]
- Chinese: 迪帕 (Dípà)
- Greek: Ντίπακ (transcription: Ntípak)