Shivani Pruthvi Age, Wiki and Bio

Shivani Pruthvi

Quick Info

ProfessionDoctor, Racer, Rally Driver
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/11/1997
Age26 years
BirthplaceDavanagere, Karnataka, India

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8"
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

MBBSAt SDM College of Medical Sciences in 2021
Postgraduate degree in OrthopaedicsAt RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital

Personal Life

Birthdate22/11/1997
Age (as of 2023)26 Years
BirthplaceDavanagere, Karnataka, India
Zodiac signSagittarius
HometownDavanagere, Karnataka
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsShe is single.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsShe is single.

Family

FatherBS Pruthvi (Former Racer)
MotherDeepti Pruthvi (Doctor & Race Navigator)
SiblingsNone
SpouseN/A

Career

Racing
Domestic/State TeamAhura Racing
Coach/MentorBS Pruthvi
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
  • First place in the Shalmala River Protection Rally in 2019
  • 2nd runner up in Sprint race of KMS 50 Grand Prix Race held in Coimbatore in 2021
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Honoured by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2019
  • Became the first Indian woman to race in the 2019 Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship
  • Achievers of Karnataka 2021 Award in the field of motorsports
  • Featured in Fab 40 list in Femina India magazine in September 2021

Favourites

Cars CollectionMahindra Thar SUV (Bought in 2016)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shivani Pruthvi is an accomplished Indian racer, rally driver, and doctor known for winning national Grand Prix races and rallies.
At the young age of 5, she began roller skating and competed in numerous state-level tournaments.
During her school and college days, she actively played basketball, tennis, and table tennis, fueled by her lifelong passion for bikes and cars.
In 2018, during her second year of studying MBBS, she started racing under her father's guidance, utilizing the factory compound for training amidst cement water pipes.
She participated in her first race, Autocross in Kochi, in 2018, and later joined Ahura Racing, India’s pioneering all-women racing team, competing in events like Volkswagen Motorsport India’s Ameo Cup.
Her rally debut took place at the South India Rally of 2019 INRC in Chennai, followed by races in the 2019 Indian National Autocross Championship, Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest, and Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship.
In collaboration with her mother, Deepti Pruthvi, she ventured into racing in 2019, clinched victory in Times Women’s Drive for two consecutive years, and also joined her as a navigator during rallies.
She officially became a registered doctor with the Karnataka Medical Council in October 2021.
A former NCC cadet, she showcased her leadership skills at prestigious events like the Republic Day Camp and the International Cadet Exchange Program in Singapore in 2014.
Fond of animals, she lovingly cares for her many dogs, and her inspiring journey has been featured in advertisements for renowned automobile companies like JK Tyres and Volkswagen.
Learning from accomplished racers including Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill, Shivani Pruthvi hones her skills diligently and incorporates weight training into her exercise routines.