Shivani Pruthvi is an Indian racing driver, rally driver and doctor known for winning several national grands prix and rally events.
Wiki/Biography
Shivani Pruthvi was born on Saturday, November 22, 1997 in Davanagere, Karnataka, India (25 years old; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Childhood photos of Shivani Pruthvi
She learned to roller skate when she was 5 years old and later participated in state competitions. She also played basketball, tennis and tennis during her school days. She also showed a passion for bicycles and cars during her childhood.
Photos of Shivani Pruthvi riding a motorcycle as a child
She initially studied at Amrita Vidyalayam School in Davanagere and later at Sri Taralabalu Central School in Davanagere.
Shivani Pruthvi (left) student days
She graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka. She then pursued a postgraduate degree in Orthopedics from RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. She later became a rally driver and a doctor.
Shivani Pruthvi with her parents on graduation day
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Her father BS Pruthvi was a former race car driver and was popular in Bengaluru after he participated in a 60-km race with a flat tire. Her mother Deepti Pruthvi, a doctor and navigator, had attended rallies with Shivani. She is the only child of her parents.
Shivani Pruthvi and her parents
husband and children
She is unmarried and has no children.
Relationships/Affairs
She is single.
Profession
rally driver
Shivani Pruthvi started racing in 2018 when she was in her second year of Bachelor of Internal Medicine. She was preparing for her semester exams, which left her exhausted as she couldn’t play any sports during her preparations. After the exam, 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 in the factory compound, where many of the concrete water pipes were open.
Shivani Pruthvi and her mother when she started racing
In 2018, she participated in her first autocross event in Kochi. She later joined Ahura Racing, India’s first all-women racing team, and competed in the Ameo Cup for Volkswagen Motorsport India.
When Shivani Pruthvi joined Ahura Racing
In 2019, she participated in her first rally, the 2019 INRC (Indian National Rally Championship) South India Rally in Chennai. In 2019, she participated in the Indian National Autocross Championship, Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest and Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship.
Shivani Pruthvi with her rally trophy
Two pictures of Shivani Pruthvi as a child and at a rally
She started racing in 2019 with her mother Deepti Pruthvi as co-driver, and their first rally was the 2019 South India Rally. She also won the Times Women’s Drive title two consecutive years in 2018 and 2019 with her mother.
Shivani Pruthvi and her mother Deepti Pruthvi (right) during the competition
Shivani Pruthvi with her mother Deepti Pruthvi (right) as her navigator
In 2021, she participated in the KMS 50 Grand Prix held in Coimbatore. She participated in the Himalayan Rally 2021 along with fellow racer Deeksha Balakrishna.
Victories and podium finishes
- 1st place in women’s category of Mahindra Monsoon Challenge 2018
- Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest 2019 Best Female Driver
- 3rd place in 2019 Divas on Wheels and Time Speed Distance Rally
Shivani Pruthvi and her mother Deepti Pruthvi with Ranbir Kapoor
- 1st place in Shamala River Protection Rally 2019
Shivani Pruthvi (right) after winning the Shalmala river protection rally
- 2nd place in Coimbatore KMS 50 Grand Prix Sprint 2021
doctor
In October 2021, she registered as a doctor with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC).
During Shivani Pruthvi’s practice
When Shivani Pruthvi registered as a doctor with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Honored by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2019
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences conferred honorary trophy on Shivani Pruthvi
- Became the first Indian woman to compete in the 2019 Asian Auto Gymnastics Championships
Shivani Pruthvi raises Indian flag during Asian Auto Gymnastics Championships 2019
- Karnataka Motorsport Achievers Award 2021
Shivani Pruthvi wins Karnataka Achievers Award 2021
- Selected in Femina India magazine’s Fab 40 list for September 2021
car collection
In 2016, she bought her first car, a Mahindra Thar SUV.
Shivani Pruthvi and her Mahindra Thar SUV
Facts/Trivia
- She was an NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadet during her school days and participated in the Republic Day Camp in 2011 and 2014. She also marched in the 2014 Republic Day Parade at Rajpath and led the 2014 Ministerial Rally in Karnataka and Goa. She was the Indian representative in Singapore for the 2014 International Student Exchange Program (ICEP).
Shivani Pruthvi with APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India during the NCC project
Shivani Pruthvi dressed as NCC student
- Shivani Pruthvi is an animal lover and has many dogs.
Shivani Pruthvi playing with her dog
- She has shot various commercials for auto parts manufacturers such as JK Tire and Volkswagen.
Shivani Pruthvi during a commercial shoot for JK Tires
- She also learned racing skills from a number of distinguished racers including Arjuna Award winner Gaurav Gill.
Shivani Pruthvi and Gaurav Gill (left)
Shivani Pruthvi gets certificate after completing training at Gaurav Gill Advanced Rally Driving Academy
- She exercises regularly to stay fit.
Shivani Pruthvi during workout
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education