Shivani Raja Age, Husband, Family, Biography
Quick Info→
Age: 30 Years
Hometown: Rushey Mead, Leicester
Husband: Utkarsh Thakkar
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | • Politician • Businesswoman |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Politics | |
Political Party | Conservative Party![]() |
Political Journey | Won the general elections from the Leicester East constituency as a Conservative Party candidate (2024) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 21 July 1994 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 30 Years |
Birthplace | Rushey Mead, Leicester, England |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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Nationality | British |
Hometown | Rushey Mead |
School | Herrick Primary School, Leicester |
College/University | • Soar Valley College, Leicester • Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College (WQE), Leicester • De Montfort University, Leicester |
Educational Qualification | A First Class Honours degree in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science from De Montfort University![]() |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Gujarati |
Social Media | • Instagram • Official Website |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 7 February 2023 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Utkarsh Thakkar (businessman)![]() |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shivani Raja
- Shivani Raja was born and raised in Rushey Mead, Leicester, as a first-generation British citizen.
- Her mother moved to the United Kingdom from Rajkot, while her father moved to the United Kingdom from Kenya in the 1970s.
- After graduating from De Montfort University, Shivani volunteered at a one-month game reserve in South Africa. There, she engaged in adventurous activities like shark cage diving, bungee jumping from the world’s highest bridge, and abseiling down Table Mountain.
- Shivani joined Boots, a retail pharmacy chain of Walgreens Boots Alliance, in Nottingham as an innovation technologist on 12 February 2016. She worked in the cosmetics department till 31 December 2017.
- In 2017, she participated in the Miss India UK beauty pageant and emerged as a semi-finalist.
- She worked at a health and beauty retail company named Superdrug from 12 June 2018 to 31 December 2019.
- She worked at a cosmetic company named ‘The Body Shop’ from 12 October 2019 to 30 June 2023.
- Shivani later worked with brands like No7, Soap & Glory, and Botanics. Her responsibilities included developing foundations, exploring new textures, and working on skincare products.
- Shivani is involved in her family business, which specialises in property construction and hospitality. She also works at RÜUT Homes, a company founded by her husband Utkarsh Thakkar.
- In May 2024, Shivani was chosen to represent the Leicester East constituency as the Conservative candidate in the general elections.
- During her election campaign, she focused on connecting with the British-Indian community in Leicester. She attended traditional garba events, visited local temples, and joined Daxesh Mavani, the Mayor of Surat, to emphasise her connection to her Indian heritage.
- In July 2024, Shivani was elected to the House of Commons from the Leicester East constituency with 14,526 votes. She defeated Rajesh Agrawal, a Labour Party candidate and former deputy mayor of London.
- She became the only Conservative candidate to end the Labour Party’s 37-year hold on the constituency during the 2024 general elections.
- On 11 July 2024, Shivani took oath in the UK Parliament swearing by Bhagavad Gita.
It was an honour to be sworn into Parliament today to represent Leicester East.
I was truly proud to swear my allegiance to His Majesty King Charles on the Gita.#LeicesterEast pic.twitter.com/l7hogSSE2C
— Shivani Raja MP (@ShivaniRaja_LE) July 10, 2024
- Shivani is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog.
- She loves travelling and often shares her travelling experiences on social media.
- She enjoys having coffee.