About Gundappa Viswanath
Gundappa Viswanath, popularly known as Vishy, is one of the finest batters India has produced. He played 91 Tests between 1969 and 1983, scoring more than 6,000 runs with an elegant, wristy style.
Career highlights
Viswanath played for Karnataka (formerly Mysore) throughout his career. He was rated as one of India’s best batters through the 1970s and was famous for his square cut and his ability to score runs against the best fast bowling.
He played in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups and later served Indian cricket as a match referee and selector.
What audiences love about Gundappa
Fans remember Vishy for his artistry and sportsmanship. Many of his best innings came in difficult conditions, and India rarely lost a Test in which he scored a century.
He remains a beloved figure in Karnataka.
He is also remembered for his sportsmanship, a quality that makes him a natural ambassador for values-led messaging.
Why brands work with Gundappa Viswanath
Viswanath offers heritage, grace and integrity. He suits premium, heritage and corporate campaigns, and cricket events.
Campaigns that suit Gundappa Viswanath
- Heritage and premium brands
- Corporate talks on integrity
- Cricket events and felicitations
- Karnataka brands
- Documentaries
Planning a campaign with Gundappa
Respectful, story-led creative suits Vishy.
Booking Gundappa Viswanath through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Gundappa’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
How many Tests did Gundappa Viswanath play? 91, scoring over 6,000 runs.
Which state did he play for? Karnataka.
What is his nickname? Vishy.
How quickly can a booking with Gundappa 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 Gundappa’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Gundappa 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 Gundappa review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Gundappa’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Gundappa 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 Gundappa 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 Gundappa 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 is Gundappa Viswanath’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 Gundappa’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Gundappa Viswanath’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.
