About Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey is a stylish right-handed batter who made history as the first Indian to score a century in the IPL. Born in Nainital, Uttarakhand, in 1989, the son of an Army officer, he moved to Bengaluru at 15, studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya and joined the Karnataka State Cricket Association set-up, going on to become one of Karnataka’s most reliable batters.
Career highlights
Manish scored the first IPL century by an Indian in 2009, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He went on to win IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, when he was Player of the Match in the final, and again in 2024.
He made his India debut in 2015 and played ODIs and T20Is, including a memorable match-winning ODI century against Australia in Sydney in 2016. He was part of the squad that won the 2018 Asia Cup and has captained Karnataka in domestic cricket, leading them to several titles.
What audiences love about Manish
Fans admire Manish’s elegant strokeplay and his superb fielding. His 2014 IPL final innings for KKR remains a favourite memory, and his consistency for Karnataka has made him a respected senior figure in domestic cricket.
His Army family background and Uttarakhand roots give him a connection with audiences in the hill state as well as in Karnataka.
Why brands work with Manish Pandey
Manish offers recognition among IPL fans, pride in Karnataka and Uttarakhand, and a clean, professional image. He suits sports, lifestyle and regional brands.
Campaigns that suit Manish Pandey
- Sportswear and cricket gear
- Fitness and nutrition
- Regional campaigns in Karnataka and Uttarakhand
- Armed forces and patriotic campaigns
- Coaching clinics and fan events
Planning a campaign with Manish
Sincere, sporty creative suits Manish. Plan around domestic and IPL schedules, and check sponsor conflicts.
Booking Manish Pandey through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Manish’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What record does Manish Pandey hold? First Indian to score an IPL century, in 2009.
Which IPL titles has he won? With KKR in 2014 and 2024.
Where is he from? Nainital, Uttarakhand; he grew up in Bengaluru.
How quickly can a booking with Manish 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 Manish’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Manish 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 Manish review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Manish’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
How is Manish Pandey’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 Manish’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Manish Pandey’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.
