About Raju Kulkarni
Raju Kulkarni is a former India fast bowler from Mumbai, known for his pace and swing. He played Tests and ODIs for India in the 1980s.
Career highlights
Raju took 8 for 111 in the 1982–83 Ranji Trophy semi-final for Bombay and made his ODI debut against the West Indies in December 1983.
He made his Test debut against Australia in his home town of Bombay in 1986.
What audiences love about Raju
Fans remember Raju’s raw pace in an era when India had few fast bowlers.
He is a familiar figure in Mumbai cricket.
Fast bowlers were rare in Indian cricket in the 1980s, and his career paved the way for the pace generations that followed. He is well suited to mentoring young fast bowlers and to cricket events in Mumbai.
He remains connected with cricket in the city.
Why brands work with Raju Kulkarni
Raju suits Mumbai brands, coaching and nostalgia campaigns.
Campaigns that suit Raju Kulkarni
- Mumbai brands
- Cricket academies
- Nostalgia campaigns
- Cricket events
- Corporate events
Planning a campaign with Raju
Story-led creative suits Raju.
Booking Raju Kulkarni through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Raju’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
When did Raju Kulkarni debut in ODIs? December 1983, against the West Indies.
Where did he make his Test debut? Bombay, against Australia in 1986.
What were his best Ranji figures? 8 for 111 in the 1982–83 semi-final.
How quickly can a booking with Raju 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 Raju’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Raju 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 Raju review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Raju’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Raju 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 Raju 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 Raju 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 Raju Kulkarni’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 Raju’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Raju Kulkarni’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.
