About Vijay Bharadwaj
Vijay Bharadwaj is a former India all-rounder from Karnataka, now a coach and commentator. He won the Man of the Series award in his debut ODI series, the LG Cup in Kenya in 1999–2000.
Career highlights
A right-handed batter and off-spinner, Bharadwaj was a key figure in Karnataka’s three Ranji Trophy titles in the 1990s.
He played Tests and ODIs for India, and later served as a selector and moved into coaching and commentary.
What audiences love about Vijay
Fans remember Bharadwaj’s dream start in international cricket.
He is respected in Karnataka cricket.
His role in Karnataka’s golden era of the 1990s and his later work developing players give him plenty of insight to share, making him a good fit for coaching programmes, cricket events and Kannada-language content.
Why brands work with Vijay Bharadwaj
Bharadwaj suits Karnataka brands, coaching and cricket media.
Campaigns that suit Vijay Bharadwaj
- Karnataka regional brands
- Cricket academies
- Sports media
- Corporate events
- Kannada campaigns
Planning a campaign with Vijay
Expert-led content suits Bharadwaj, from match analysis to coaching tips for young players.
Booking Vijay Bharadwaj through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Vijay’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What award did Vijay Bharadwaj win on debut? Man of the Series in the 1999–2000 LG Cup in Kenya.
Which state did he play for? Karnataka.
What does he do now? Coaching and commentary.
How quickly can a booking with Vijay 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 Vijay’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Vijay 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 Vijay review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Vijay’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Vijay 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 Vijay 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.
Can we book Vijay for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How quickly can a booking with Vijay 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 Vijay’s team respond faster.
How is Vijay Bharadwaj’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 Vijay’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Vijay Bharadwaj’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.
