Quick Info
| Profession | Racer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, India |
Latest News about Alisha Abdullah
15/04/2025
Alisha Abdullah was featured in a major motorsport documentary titled 'Women on Wheels' released in April 2025, highlighting her journey as India's first female national racing champion and her efforts to promote women in motorsports through her Chennai Racing Academy. The documentary included interviews with her father, fellow racers, and students from her academy.
10/02/2025
Alisha Abdullah participated in the 'Chennai International Auto Show' in February 2025, where she showcased her racing skills on a custom superbike and spoke about the importance of safety training for young riders. She also announced a new partnership with a leading Indian motorcycle manufacturer to develop a youth racing program.
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Bio/Wiki
| Alisha Abdullah is India's first female national racing champion in both car and bike racing. Born in Chennai to a family of racing enthusiasts, she began her journey in go-karting at age 9 and quickly rose to prominence in national motorsport competitions. She is also known for her acting debut in the Tamil film 'Irumbu Kuthirai' (2014), where she portrayed a biker gangster. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Sociology from MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai |
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| Post Graduation | Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai |
Personal Life
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| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband/Spouse | Vell Naveen Devan Raj (Pilot) |
Family
| Father | R. A. Abdullah (7 time National Biking Champion) |
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| Spouse | Vell Naveen Devan Raj |
Career
| Category | Bike & Car |
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| Debut | In 2006, at the National Road Racing Championship UCAL |
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Favourites
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| Favorite Actress | Khushbu Sundar (Tamil Actress) |
| Favorite Actor | Ajith Kumar (Tamil Actor) |
| Favorite Restaurant | Lloyds Tea House, Chennai, India |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alishaabdullah/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/alisha.abdullah.3 | |
| https://x.com/alishaabdullah |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alisha’s father is a 7-time National Biking Champion. | |
| 2. Watching her father race sparked Alisha's interest in racing. | |
| 3. At 9 years old, she began go-karting. | |
| 4. By the age of 11, she was already winning go-karting races. | |
| 5. Alisha achieved victory in the MRF National Go-Karting Championship at just 13 years old. | |
| 6. Her parents gifted her a superbike on her 18th birthday, inspiring her to pursue a career in bike racing. | |
| 7. Alisha is known as the first Indian female Car & Bike Racer and has a strong media presence. | |
| 8. She can perform 50-60 push-ups in a minute, showcasing her physical strength. | |
| 9. In 2004, Alisha transitioned from racing cars to bikes to manage finances better as per her father's advice. | |
| 10. Besides racing, she is also involved in modeling and made her acting debut in a Tamil film in 2014. | |
| 11. Her role models are Danica Patrick and Late Kalpana Chawla. | |
| 12. In 2014, Alisha founded a Racing Academy for Women in Chennai. | |
| 13. She actively supports stray dog adoption and is known for her love for dogs. | |
| 14. She switched from bike racing to car racing in 2011 after a serious accident in 2010. | |
| 15. Starred in the Tamil movie 'Irumbu Kuthirai' as a biker gangster. |