About Laxmi Ratan Shukla
Laxmi Ratan Shukla is a former cricketer from Howrah who captained Bengal and played ODIs for India. He later entered politics in West Bengal.
Career highlights
Shukla was an all-rounder, batting in the middle order and bowling medium pace. He played ODIs for India and was a long-serving player and captain for Bengal. In the IPL he played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils.
He was later elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and served as a minister, resigning from the ministry in January 2021.
What audiences love about Laxmi
Fans in Bengal remember Shukla as a committed all-rounder for the state.
His move from sport to public life gave him a wider profile.
He began playing for Bengal at a young age and was seen as one of the most promising all-rounders in eastern India. His experience as captain and senior player makes him a good mentor for young cricketers, and he remains well known across Howrah and Kolkata, where cricket has a passionate following.
Why brands work with Laxmi Ratan Shukla
Shukla suits Bengal cricket events and coaching programmes. Because of his political career, brands should check category and timing, especially near elections.
Campaigns that suit Laxmi Ratan Shukla
- Bengal cricket events
- Cricket academies
- Sports coaching programmes
- Corporate events
- Youth sports initiatives
Planning a campaign with Laxmi
Non-political, sport-focused formats suit Shukla best.
Booking Laxmi Ratan Shukla through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Laxmi’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Which state did Laxmi Ratan Shukla play for? Bengal.
Which IPL teams did he play for? Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils.
Has he been in politics? Yes, as an MLA and minister in West Bengal.
How quickly can a booking with Laxmi be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Laxmi’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Laxmi include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Laxmi review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Laxmi’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Laxmi do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Laxmi available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
How is Laxmi Ratan Shukla’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 Laxmi’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Laxmi Ratan Shukla’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.
