About Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is the man who changed Indian cricket for ever. In 1983, at just 24, he captained India to its first Cricket World Cup title, a victory that inspired generations and turned cricket into a national passion. Born in Chandigarh in 1959, he is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever produced, and Wisden named him the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002.
Career highlights
A genuine fast-medium bowler and hard-hitting batter, Kapil remains the only player in history with more than 400 Test wickets and 5,000 Test runs. When he retired in 1994 he held the world record for the most Test wickets and was the first bowler to take 200 ODI wickets. His unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe at the 1983 World Cup, made after India had collapsed, is one of the most famous innings in Indian cricket.
He is still the youngest captain to win the World Cup, and he was also part of the squad that won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket. He later coached the Indian team, received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010 and received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. His 1983 triumph was retold for a new generation in the film 83.
Why brands work with Kapil Dev
Kapil represents belief, grit and the moment India realised it could beat the world. He commands enormous respect among older audiences and has been rediscovered by younger fans. He is approachable and plain-spoken, which gives his endorsements authenticity. His Haryana and Punjab connections also make him a natural choice for North Indian markets.
Campaigns that suit Kapil Dev
- Health, fitness, joint care and senior wellness
- Banking, insurance and retirement planning
- Agriculture, tractors and rural brands
- Nostalgia-led and national-pride campaigns
- Leadership keynotes, golf events and corporate gatherings
Planning a campaign with Kapil
Kapil’s story is strongest when told with sincerity, so brand films and talks about belief and teamwork tend to work well. Claims in health or financial categories should be accurate and approved in advance. He is a keen golfer, which opens up premium and corporate event formats.
Booking Kapil Dev through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Kapil’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Can Kapil Dev speak at our leadership event? Keynotes and fireside chats can be requested.
Is he a fit for brands aimed at older consumers? Yes, he connects especially well with audiences over 40.
Why does the 1983 World Cup still matter to brands? For millions of Indians, Kapil Dev lifting the trophy at Lord’s is a defining memory, and the film 83 introduced the story to younger viewers. A campaign that taps into that moment carries genuine emotion and national pride.
How is Kapil Dev’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Kapil’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Kapil Dev’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.
