About Anup Kumar
Anup Kumar, known as “Captain Cool”, is one of the most respected figures in kabaddi. He captained India to the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup and U Mumba to the Pro Kabaddi League title in season 2, and won Asian Games gold in 2010 and 2014.
Anup Kumar quick facts
- Born: 20 November 1983, Palra, Gurugram, Haryana
- Sport: Kabaddi
- International: Kabaddi World Cup winning captain 2016; Asian Games gold 2010, 2014
- PKL: Champion captain with U Mumba (season 2)
- Honours: Arjuna Award (2012)
Early life and background
Anup grew up in Palra village near Gurugram and later served in the Border Security Force and Haryana Police.
Career highlights
He became the first face of the Pro Kabaddi League, known for his calm leadership and toe-touch raids, and later coached PKL teams.
Major achievements
- Kabaddi World Cup winning captain – 2016
- Asian Games gold – 2010, 2014
- PKL champion (U Mumba) – season 2
Honours
- Arjuna Award (2012)
Audience and brand fit
Kabaddi stars carry huge mass appeal in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and across rural India, and suit FMCG, fintech, telecom, nutrition, agri and two-wheeler brands, plus PKL-season activations. Anup is excellent for leadership talks.
Book Anup Kumar through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Anup Kumar? CelebrityHai can approach Anup’s team for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Tell us about the campaign or event, the timeline and the budget range, and we will confirm availability, negotiate terms and manage the paperwork and the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Anup Kumar for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Anup’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Anup Kumar available for brand endorsements?
Anup 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 Anup Kumar work in?
Hindi, English.
Can Anup Kumar speak at a corporate or school event?
Anup 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; Anup Kumar’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.
