About Farokh Engineer
Farokh Engineer is a legend of Indian cricket, a flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter who played 46 Tests for India between 1961 and 1975. He was one of the first Indian cricketers to become a star in English county cricket.
Career highlights
Engineer played for Bombay and West Zone, and for Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, where he became a fan favourite. He was the first-choice wicketkeeper for the Rest of the World sides that toured England in 1970 and Australia in 1971–72.
He was India’s first Man of the Match at a Men’s Cricket World Cup, for his unbeaten 54 and a catch against East Africa in 1975.
What audiences love about Farokh
Fans remember Engineer’s attacking batting, sharp glovework and charismatic personality. He remains a popular storyteller about cricket’s golden era.
He has strong recognition in both India and the UK.
Why brands work with Farokh Engineer
Engineer offers heritage, charm and a bridge between India and the UK. He suits premium, heritage and diaspora-focused brands, and is a sought-after guest at cricket events.
Campaigns that suit Farokh Engineer
- Heritage and premium brands
- Diaspora-focused campaigns
- Cricket events and dinners
- Corporate talks and storytelling
- Sports media
Planning a campaign with Farokh
Nostalgic, story-led creative suits Engineer. Fireside chats and guest appearances work especially well.
Booking Farokh Engineer through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Farokh’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
How many Tests did Farokh Engineer play? 46 Tests, from 1961 to 1975.
Which county did he play for? Lancashire.
What World Cup first does he hold? He was India’s first Man of the Match at a Men’s World Cup, in 1975.
How quickly can a booking with Farokh 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 Farokh’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Farokh 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 Farokh review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Farokh’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Farokh 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 Farokh 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 Farokh Engineer’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 Farokh’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Farokh Engineer’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.
