About Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra is a former India Test opener who has become one of the most popular cricket voices in the country. Today he is best known as a Hindi commentator for JioStar and as a cricket YouTuber whose analysis reaches millions of fans.
Career highlights
Chopra played domestic cricket for Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, and earned a Test call-up for India in late 2003. He played 10 Tests between 2003 and 2004, opening the batting on tough tours, including Australia. He also played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
After his playing days he moved into broadcasting and writing. He worked as a columnist for ESPNcricinfo and built a large following as a Hindi commentator, combining technical insight with easy, conversational language.
What audiences love about Aakash
Fans love Chopra’s clear explanations, wordplay and Hindi commentary style, which make complex cricket ideas simple. His YouTube videos on matches, auctions and team selections are a regular stop for cricket followers.
His experience as an opener against quality bowling gives his analysis real credibility.
Why brands work with Aakash Chopra
Chopra is one of the most trusted cricket explainers in India, with strong reach in the Hindi-speaking market and on YouTube. He is ideal for brands that want an informed, articulate voice rather than just a famous face.
Campaigns that suit Aakash Chopra
- Fantasy sports and cricket platforms
- YouTube and digital integrations
- Corporate events, panels and talks
- Sports media and broadcasting tie-ins
- Ed-tech and finance explainers
Planning a campaign with Aakash
Content-led formats suit Chopra best: explainer videos, live Q&As, quiz shows and expert panels. Plan around the cricket broadcasting calendar.
Booking Aakash Chopra through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Aakash’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What does Aakash Chopra do now? He is a Hindi cricket commentator for JioStar and a popular YouTuber.
How many Tests did he play? 10 Tests for India in 2003–04.
Which IPL team did he play for? Kolkata Knight Riders.
How quickly can a booking with Aakash 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 Aakash’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Aakash 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 Aakash review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Aakash’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Aakash 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.
How is Aakash Chopra’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 Aakash’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Aakash Chopra’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.
