About Yograj Singh
Yograj Singh is a former India fast bowler turned actor, and the father of World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh. Born in 1958 in the village of Kanech, near Doraha in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, he played one Test and six ODIs for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler before injury ended his cricket career. He then built a long career in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
Career highlights
Yograj made his only Test appearance against New Zealand in Wellington, taking one wicket, and played six ODIs. After his playing days, he moved into films, becoming a familiar face in Punjabi cinema and appearing in Hindi films such as Teen Thay Bhai and Singh Is Bliing, as well as Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
He is also known as a coach who trained his son Yuvraj intensely from childhood, a story that has become part of Indian cricket lore.
What audiences love about Yograj
Audiences know Yograj for his commanding screen presence in Punjabi films and for his outspoken, passionate views on cricket. His role in shaping Yuvraj’s career is widely discussed, and fans in Punjab respect his journey from village cricketer to India player and actor.
His roots in rural Punjab give him a strong connection with audiences in the state.
Why brands work with Yograj Singh
Yograj offers strong recognition in Punjab, a commanding presence and a unique story linking cricket and cinema. He suits Punjabi regional campaigns and sports-related content.
Campaigns that suit Yograj Singh
- Regional campaigns in Punjab
- Punjabi film and music tie-ins
- Fitness and sports coaching
- Agriculture and rural brands
- Cricket content and interviews
Planning a campaign with Yograj
Bold, Punjabi-language creative suits Yograj best. Share full details early so his team can assess fit.
Booking Yograj Singh through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Yograj’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Who is Yograj Singh’s son? Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Did he play for India? Yes, one Test and six ODIs.
Does he act in films? Yes, in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
How quickly can a booking with Yograj 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 Yograj’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Yograj 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 Yograj review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Yograj’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
How is Yograj Singh’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 Yograj’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Yograj Singh’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.
