About Shantha Rangaswamy
Shantha Rangaswamy is a pioneer of Indian women’s cricket. She captained India to their first-ever Test win, against the West Indies in Patna in November 1976.
Career highlights
Shantha played 16 Tests from 1976 to 1991, captaining India in 12 of them, and 19 ODIs. She was an all-rounder.
She was the first woman cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award and has continued to serve the game as an administrator and commentator.
What audiences love about Shantha
Fans and players revere Shantha as a trailblazer.
She is a much-loved figure in Karnataka.
She helped build Indian women’s cricket from the ground up, making her the perfect voice for campaigns about pioneers and progress.
Why brands work with Shantha Rangaswamy
Shantha offers heritage and leadership. She suits women’s empowerment, leadership and Karnataka brands.
Campaigns that suit Shantha Rangaswamy
- Women’s leadership talks
- Karnataka brands
- Heritage campaigns
- Cricket events
- Documentaries
Planning a campaign with Shantha
Story-led creative suits Shantha, such as interviews, documentaries and talks about the early days of women’s cricket in India, when players often paid their own way to play.
Booking Shantha Rangaswamy through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Shantha’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What historic win did Shantha Rangaswamy lead? India women’s first Test win, in 1976.
How many Tests did she play? 16.
What award did she receive first among women cricketers? The Arjuna Award.
How quickly can a booking with Shantha 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 Shantha’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Shantha 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 Shantha review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Shantha’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Shantha 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 Shantha 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 Shantha 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 quickly can a booking with Shantha 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 Shantha’s team respond faster.
How is Shantha Rangaswamy’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 Shantha’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Shantha Rangaswamy’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.
