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Shivani Pruthvi is an Indian racer, rally driver, and doctor who is known for winning several national Grand Prix races and rallies.
Wiki/Biography
Shivani Pruthvi was born on Saturday, 22 November 1997 (age 26 years; as of 2023) in Davanagere, Karnataka, India. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
A childhood photo of Shivani Pruthvi
She learnt roller skating when she was 5 years old and later competed in state-level tournaments and played basketball, tennis, and table tennis as well during her school days. She also showed a passion for bikes and cars during her childhood.
A photo of Shivani Pruthvi riding a motorcycle when she was a child
She did her initial schooling at Amrita Vidyalayam in Davanagere and later attended Sri Taralabalu Central School, Davanagere.
Shivani Pruthvi (left) during her school days
She graduated from SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka with an MBBS degree in 2021. She later pursued a postgraduate degree in Orthopaedics at RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. She later became a rally driver and a doctor.
Shivani Pruthvi with her parents on her convocation day
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father, BS Pruthvi, is a former racer who is popular in Bengaluru for once doing a 60 km race on a flat tire. Her mother, Deepti Pruthvi, is a doctor and navigator who participated in rallies with Shivani. She is the only child of her parents.
Shivani Pruthvi with her parents
Husband & Children
She is unmarried and has no children.
Relationships/Affairs
She is single.
Career
Rally Driver
Shivani Pruthvi started racing when she was studying in the second year of MBBS in 2018. She was preparing for semester exams which made her feel exhausted as she could not play any sports during the preparation. After exams, Shivani approached her father and asked him to teach her racing after which her father started teaching her on the same day. She initially trained at her factory’s compound where many cement water pipes were kept in open.
Shivani Pruthvi with her mother when she started racing
In 2018, she competed in her first race, Autocross in Kochi. She later joined Ahura Racing, India’s first all-women racing team and competed in Volkswagen Motorsport India’s Ameo Cup.
Shivani Pruthvi when she joined Ahura Racing
In 2019, she competed in her first rally, the South India Rally of 2019 INRC (Indian National Rally Championship) held in Chennai. In 2019, she raced in the Indian National Autocross Championship, Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest, and Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship.
Shivani Pruthvi with the trophies she won in a rally
Two photos of Shivani Pruthvi when she was a child and when she competed in rallies
She started competing in races with her mother, Deepti Pruthvi, as her navigator in 2019, and their first rally was the South Indian Rally 2019. She also won Times Women’s Drive with her mother, for two consecutive years, in 2018 and 2019.
Shivani Pruthvi with her mother Deepti Pruthvi (right) during a race
Shivani Pruthvi with her mother Deepti Pruthvi (right) as her navigator
In 2021, she took part in the KMS 50 Grand Prix held in Coimbatore. She took part in the Rally of Himalayas in 2021 with another racer Deeksha Balakrishna.
Wins & Podium Finishes
- First place in the women’s category In the Mahindra Monsoon Challenge 2018
- Best Lady Driver at 2019 Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest
- Third place in Divas on Wheels and Time Speed Distance Rally in 2019
Shivani Pruthvi and her mother, Deepti Pruthvi, with Ranbir Kapoor
- First place in the Shalmala River Protection Rally in 2019
Shivani Pruthvi (right) after winning the Shalmala River Protection Rally
- 2nd runner up in Sprint race of KMS 50 Grand Prix Race held in Coimbatore in 2021
Doctor
In October 2021, she was registered as a doctor in Karnataka Medical Council (KMC).
Shivani Pruthvi while practising as a doctor
Shivani Pruthvi when she was registered as a doctor in the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Honoured by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2019
Honorary trophy given to Shivani Pruthvi by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
- Became the first Indian woman to race in the 2019 Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship
Shivani Pruthvi holding India banner during the 2019 Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship
- Achievers of Karnataka 2021 Award in the field of motorsports
Shivani Pruthvi receiving the Achievers of Karnataka 2021 Award
- Featured in Fab 40 list in Femina India magazine in September 2021
Car Collection
In 2016, she bought her first car, a Mahindra Thar SUV.
Shivani Pruthvi with her Mahindra Thar SUV
Facts/Trivia
- She was an NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadet during her school days and took part in the Republic Day Camp in 2011 and 2014. She also marched during the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in 2014 and led the contingent of Karnataka and Goa in the Prime Minister’s rally in 2014. She was the Indian delegate to Singapore at the International Cadet Exchange Program 2014 (ICEP).
Shivani Pruthvi with the 11th President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, during an NCC program
Shivani Pruthvi dressed as an NCC cadet
- Shivani Pruthvi is an animal lover and has many dogs.
Shivani Pruthvi playing with her dogs
- She has been featured in various advertisements for automobile parts manufacturers such as JK Tyres and Volkswagen.
Shivani Pruthvi during an advertisement shoot for JK Tyres
- She has also learnt racing skills from various accomplished racers including Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill.
Shivani Pruthvi with Gaurav Gill (left)
Certificate given to Shivani Pruthvi after completing her training at Gaurav Gill Advanced Rally Driving Academy
- She works out regularly to maintain her fitness.
Shivani Pruthvi during a workout session