Prakashi Tomar is one of the oldest sharpshooters in the world. She is often called “Revolver Duddy”.
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Prakashi Tomar was born on January 1, 1937 in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh (age 82 in 2019). Tomar was born into a farming family. After getting married, Prakashi moved to Jori village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. She began her shooting career when she was 60 years old. This all happened when she shot her first target. It all started when her daughter Seema joined the Johri Rifle Club to learn shooting and Prakashi sent her to the academy. Her first shot came when she was teaching her daughter Seema how to handle a gun. This shocked everyone, including the coach, who suggested Prakashi join the shooting range. But since Tomar is a housewife and has to complete many household chores, it is not possible for her to go to the shooting range every day. So the coach gave her the option of going to the shooting range once a week and continuing her practice at home. After two years of extensive training, Prakashi participated in a competition against Delhi Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dheeraj Singh and defeated him. The Ministry of Home Affairs refused to take a photo with Tomar, reportedly saying, “What photo, I was humiliated by a woman.” Prakashi has won around 25 titles across the country. She even won a gold medal at the Veterans Shooting Championship in Chennai. She founded many sporting events and driving ranges in her village and nearby areas.
Prakash Tomar inaugurates shooting range in her village
Prakash also coaches young people from nearby villages in shooting techniques at her shooting range.
Prakash Tomar teaches rural youth
In 2019, Tushar Hiranandani directed Saand Ki Aankh, a film based on the biography of Tomar and her sister-in-law Chandro Tomar. The film stars Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar.
appearance
Hair color: white
Eye color: black
family, caste and husband
Prakash Tomar belongs to the Jat Family. She is married to Jai Singh and has eight children.
Prakash Tomar and her husband Jai Singh
Her daughter Seema Tomar was the first Indian woman to win a silver medal at the ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation) World Cup. Seema is now serving in the Indian Army.
Prakash Tomar and her daughter Seema Tomar
She has 15 grandchildren. Her granddaughters Ruby and Preeti are also international sharpshooters, and Ruby also serves as an inspector in the Punjab Police. Prakashi’s sister-in-law, Chandro Tomar, is also one of the oldest female shooters in the world.
Prakash Tomar and Chandro Tomar
Awards
- Iconic Lady Award from the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- She was among the 100 women achievers felicitated by President Pranab Mukherjee
fact
- Prakashi has played lead roles in various television shows like India’s Got Talent and Satyamev Jhedi.
Prakash Tomar and Chandro Tomar on the sets of ‘Satyamev Jaytee’
- It is speculated that Prakashi and Chandro Tomar will not talk to each other except in front of the media and at award ceremonies.
- Prakashi is a huge fan of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Prakash Tomar and Sachin Tendulkar
- Prakashi Tomar along with her sister-in-law Chandro Tomar and the cast of the film Saand Ki Aankh visited The Kapil Sharma Show in October 2019 ” on the set to promote the movie.
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Source: HIS Education