About Narain Karthikeyan
Narain Karthikeyan became India’s first Formula One driver when he raced for Jordan in 2005. He later drove for HRT, raced at Le Mans and in Japan’s Super Formula, and remains the face of Indian motorsport.
Narain Karthikeyan quick facts
- Born: 14 January 1977, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Sport: Motor racing
- Formula One: Jordan (2005), HRT (2011–2012)
- Honours: Padma Shri (2010)
Early life and background
Narain grew up in Coimbatore, where his father was a former national rally champion, and raced karts and junior formulas in India and Europe.
Career highlights
After Formula Ford and Formula Three success, he made his F1 debut in 2005, returned with HRT, and then raced in endurance and Japanese championships.
Major achievements
- India’s first Formula One driver – 2005
- Points finish at the 2005 US Grand Prix
- 24 Hours of Le Mans competitor
Honours
- Padma Shri (2010)
Audience and brand fit
Narain suits automobile, two-wheeler, tyres, lubricants, luxury and tech brands, and motorsport-themed events.
Book Narain Karthikeyan through CelebrityHai
CelebrityHai handles enquiries for Narain Karthikeyan for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Share your brand, city, dates, deliverables and budget range; we check interest and availability with Narain’s team, confirm usage rights and send a clear written quote before anything is committed.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Narain Karthikeyan for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Narain’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Narain Karthikeyan available for brand endorsements?
Narain 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 Narain Karthikeyan work in?
English, Tamil, Hindi.
Can Narain Karthikeyan speak at a corporate or school event?
Narain 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; Narain Karthikeyan’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.
