About Paul Valthaty
Paul Valthaty is a former cricketer from Borivali, Mumbai, who became an overnight sensation in the IPL with a blistering century. He represented India at the 2002 Under-19 World Cup.
Career highlights
Valthaty played for India at the 2002 Under-19 World Cup. His career was later interrupted by an eye injury.
In the 2011 IPL, playing for Kings XI Punjab, he smashed 120 off 63 balls against Chennai Super Kings, one of the most memorable innings of the season. He also played for Rajasthan Royals and retired from first-class cricket in June 2023.
What audiences love about Paul
Fans remember Valthaty’s fairy-tale IPL century and his comeback from a serious eye injury.
His story shows that one great day can change a career.
Overcoming an eye injury to return to top-level cricket took great courage, and that resilience is a powerful message for audiences facing setbacks of their own.
Why brands work with Paul Valthaty
Valthaty suits motivational talks, cricket coaching and Mumbai brands.
Campaigns that suit Paul Valthaty
- Motivational talks
- Cricket academies
- Mumbai regional brands
- Fantasy sports
- Eye care and health awareness
Planning a campaign with Paul
Story-led creative about comebacks suits Valthaty.
Booking Paul Valthaty through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Paul’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What is Paul Valthaty famous for? His 120 off 63 balls for Kings XI Punjab against CSK in 2011.
Did he play for India U19? Yes, at the 2002 World Cup.
When did he retire? June 2023.
How quickly can a booking with Paul 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 Paul’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Paul 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 Paul review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Paul’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul Valthaty’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 Paul’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Paul Valthaty’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.
