About Dhanraj Pillay
Dhanraj Pillay is one of the most electrifying forwards in Indian hockey history. He played in four Olympics, four World Cups, four Champions Trophies and four Asian Games, and captained India to Asian Games gold in 1998.
Dhanraj Pillay quick facts
- Born: 16 July 1968, Khadki, Pune
- Sport: Field hockey (forward)
- Record: Four Olympics, four World Cups
- Honours: Padma Shri (2000), Khel Ratna (1999–2000)
Early life and background
Dhanraj grew up in an ordnance factory colony in Pune, learning hockey with broken sticks.
Career highlights
He debuted in 1989 and played for India until 2004, winning Asian Games gold in 1998 and the Asia Cup in 2003.
Major achievements
- Asian Games gold (captain) – 1998
- Four Olympics and four World Cups
- Asia Cup winner – 2003
Honours
- Padma Shri (2000)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Audience and brand fit
Hockey legends suit leadership and teamwork talks, sportswear, insurance and national campaigns, and are respected faces at corporate and school sports events.
Book Dhanraj Pillay through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Dhanraj Pillay? CelebrityHai can approach Dhanraj’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 Dhanraj Pillay for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Dhanraj’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Dhanraj Pillay available for brand endorsements?
Dhanraj 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 Dhanraj Pillay work in?
Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, English.
Can Dhanraj Pillay speak at a corporate or school event?
Dhanraj 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; Dhanraj Pillay’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.
