About Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari made history at the Sydney 2000 Olympics by winning bronze in weightlifting, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. A two-time world champion, she later became Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Sports University.
Karnam Malleswari quick facts
- Born: 1 June 1975, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
- Sport: Weightlifting
- Olympics: Bronze, Sydney 2000
- World Championships: Gold 1994, 1995
- Honours: Padma Shri (1999), Khel Ratna (1995)
Early life and background
Malleswari grew up in Andhra Pradesh and started weightlifting at 12, inspired by her sister.
Career highlights
She won world titles in 1994 and 1995 and her historic Olympic bronze in 2000, opening the door for generations of Indian women athletes.
Major achievements
- Olympic bronze – Sydney 2000
- World champion – 1994, 1995
- First Indian woman Olympic medallist
Honours
- Padma Shri (1999)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1995)
Audience and brand fit
Malleswari suits women-empowerment, education, health and Andhra Pradesh campaigns, and is a pioneering voice for talks.
Book Karnam Malleswari through CelebrityHai
CelebrityHai handles enquiries for Karnam Malleswari for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Share your brand, city, dates, deliverables and budget range; we check interest and availability with Karnam’s team, confirm usage rights and send a clear written quote before anything is committed.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Karnam Malleswari for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Karnam’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Karnam Malleswari available for brand endorsements?
Karnam considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Karnam Malleswari work in?
Telugu, Hindi, English.
Can Karnam Malleswari speak at a corporate or school event?
Karnam can be approached for motivational talks, award ceremonies, fireside chats and sports events, subject to training and competition schedules. Share your format and audience and we will check feasibility with their team.
Available for
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Motivational Talk
- Corporate Event
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Karnam Malleswari’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
