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Harish Kukreja & Pavithra Ghanashyam

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Hi! We are Harish Kukreja and Pavithra Ghanashyam. I have been involved in all forms of motor Sport since I was 15 and am popularly known as ‘Handbrake Harry’ My hobbies vary from the mundane to the exciting and am presently involved in RC car and Airplane model racing. Photography, trekking, cycling, music, reading, driving, tree planting, are my other activities. Currently run my own business which distributes niche Automotive products. Pavithra & I came together a few days ago when we both realized that we were looking for a partner for this Challenge thru a common friend. We further realized that we had common interests & friends and hence here we are. We are definitely the tortoises of this event having started this late but I’m sure we’ll have everything up and running in a jiffy. My driving partner Pavithra has been an RJ, and is an actress and inveterate traveler. We are here because adventure challenges us, people interest us and travel excites us. We believe that road travel opens the mind like nothing else and it is the one real ‘connector’ between people. Pavithra is an outdoors person and connects deeply with nature and wildlife. Her other interests include acting, niche reading, radio, music, dance, biking and trekking. She has also worked with underprivileged communities and recently spent time with tribal children in the Nilgiris, teaching them spoken English and sensitizing them to environmental issues. She helped them produce and perform a programme on radio for World Environment Day 2009.


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We are the best candidates because...

We are the best candidates because between us we have the required expertise and a concrete plan to exploit the opportunity given to us to the fullest. We have perceived two objectives to the Great Driving Challenge and we have looked at both very carefully and the way we synergise the two will be our USP. The first objective as we perceive will be to ensure that we optimize on the strengths of the Cedia and turn in an average of 300 kms per day without compromising on safe driving standards even while covering the required mileage. For the second objective, as our theme is TGDC Royal Heritage Destinations the challenge would be to use the same day to gather in depth information and history of the vintage cars we see, weave in interesting details of their heritage, their lifestyles. Our journey in fact will be a connoisseur’s delight. We will also be using this opportunity to tell stories of people and places. We will be spotlighting everything we see and do through our blog. This will involve not only creativity and passion; it will also call for grit, hard work and a great deal of stamina and enthusiasm. When the body is weary and crying for rest, we would still have to keep going and this is what we are confident of being able to do. We can push the envelope of endurance because WE CAN DO IT. While all this might seem like a tall order, we are confident of doing justice to both objectives.


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Our Travel Plan

Our travel plans are thematic and we have two plans in place, both of which are equally innovative and interesting. Our final decision will depend on whether any of our plans have already been chosen by any other participant. Plan A – TGDC Royal Heritage Destinations will be a quest into the past. This journey will comprise of travels to places of rich heritage to understand fine living. This will include a study of vintage cars, antique jewellery, royal lifestyles and a glimpse into the history of our royal past. Route: Mumbai – Pune, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Wadhwan, Gondal, Mumbai Plan B – We are both wildlife enthusiasts so we plan to do TGDC WildWorld - Let's get Lost, an off-the-beaten-track approach to prove the worthiness of the Cedia on broken tarmac, back roads and lesser known highways. Route: Mumbai - Nasik - Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Burhanpur-Khandwa through Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary to Paratwada through Melghat tiger reserve Our daily blog will be an interesting account of everything we see and do.


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Our Travelogue

‘Road Trips’, dime a dozen. The keys to any car on any trip be it friends or family come to me because of my safe driving technique. I have had a relatively accident free record in over 30 years of being on the road from Heralds, Fiats, Amby’s, expensive Vintage cars to present day exotics. I do 1200km non stop journeys at least twice a year currently and must have over 6 lakh kilometers under my belt. Have traveled extensively by road : Bangalore – Mangalore – Goa- Bombay. Most of Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh. Have been to Far East & Europe. I believe one should not travel abroad unless he knows all the secrets of his country and what better way to do it than to explore it by road! Pavithra has been driving since she was 12 (albeit in a gated environment!) and has travelled to several major cities in India. Driving is a passion with her and she is equally comfortable on two, or four wheels. Her natural holiday choice is invariably to a wildlife sanctuary and she has visited Nagarhole, Bandipur, Mudumalai, Kabini, Pench, Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal. She have also driven to little known places near Mussourie and Ooty on driving holidays. Her international travel has included a holiday in Sri Lanka. She has travelled extensively in the South of India and been to all the major temples which are also historically interesting. One of her most interesting and memorable travels as a child has been to the area of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu to see the old, traditional mansions, which are fast disappearing. 'Don't drink and drive' and 'drive safely' are two non-negotiable rules she has set for herself and will not compromise on.


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Testimonials

Bono

Go for it Harry.

Gappan

Harry who's this hot racing partner of yurs? How did u scam her to drive with u??? LOL!!! Pavithra.... proud of u.... all the best!!! Sure driving with hand brake is going to be an amazing experience, just dont get him drunk!

Vidyuth

My Vote is for you Harry.. Go Burn Some Rubber :) All The Best.

Kapil Jolly

I know Kuki since quite sometime now and he's the best I can suggest. A very dedicated person, great at heart and very much in control of his wheels. His knowledge about cars is flawless and thats what takes him plalces..... I don't see anyone better for the challenge than him.

Mazdayar

I am confident Harry will make it ahead of the early starters as he knows only too well how to get past his competitors on the race track despite starting from the back of the grid. Wishing him some 'pure' fun with Pavithra during their drive in the Mitsubishi Cedia.

chico

All the best both of you....I know harry can drive for days.

adit morzaria

harry n pavithra...go on n make us proud...all the best... ps:- if u guys win i want half the money.. :P lol

RANA BARUA

Pavithra You are simply something! Go for it and have a blast.Am sure along with your partner you will end up winning. Well if you end up winning you owe me a huge treat at the Blue Bar! Cheers

bharathi

Hi PG and Harish, Sure you both can do it, and proud of you both. Now go out there and make us proud of you!!

Sanjay Asrani

Hi Harry and Pavithra! We are with you.If there is some one we know who has the ability to do it, it's you both. Enjoy this event and have loads of fun along the way! All the best. Hakuna bawa!!!

suman patnaik

Handbrake harry is too good..he has the experience for sure and pavi is is one of the very very few girls i know who will be a fitting partner..wat normal ppl miss harry doesnt..shud be fun..good luck :)

satz

Hey Hand Brake Harisha All the best Satz

Rohan.T.M

come on Handbrake Harry sideways to the finish....

Pooja

I am certain Harish will do great because of his innate passion for driving - a passion that very few people have as strongly as Harish does. Go for it Harry. We are cheering for you.

Saachi

Hey guys, all the very best. There's little doubt you'll win, so go and max it. Godspeed and safe driving.

Sultan Nassur

Way to go! Sure both of you will give it your best.

Dhruv Jouhari

Where in the world do we start with HANDBRAKE HARRY?! Well to be known around the city with such a curious name grabs attention almost immediately- well deserved at that. From pulling handbrakes on a Cedia to a good old mid engine Omni is what grabbed the motor sports of India's attention- thank god his remote control cars don't have one!...wait have i just given him an idea there?! Don't put him past installing one if not already done. No one loves the roads as much as Harry does, I have grown up witnessing that, he puts the roadies (tv show) of the last how many ever seasons to shame! Give him a wheel and ask him to drive......... exactly (there is no full stop to that one!) I definitely think that he is the most eccentric, entertaining not to mention appropriate candidate for this challenge. As for his partner Pavithra, someone "with a lot in common with Harry"- couldn't make a better recipe for the most effective synergy to succeed in this challenge. All the best guys, I KNOW you will do awesome!!

Manish

All the best Pavithra, I am sure you guys will win this... have fun & good luck!

R.K.Damodar

Harish, I Wish you all the best. Damu

Pallabi Ghosal

All the best! Have loads of fun ;)

Minka Gadhok

Good Luck Harry!!!! :)))

Minka Gadhok

Good Luck Harry!!!! :)))

Vinod Makhija

Handbrake Harry goes to bed in his racing suit with his helmet and gloves on. born with his foot on the gas the man has a passion for Motorsport like never seen before he is as comfortable behind the wheel doing 200ks an hour as he is under the hood tinkering and tweaking his ride to squeeze out every last drop of performance possible from the machine at his disposal... and oooh ya the entertainment quotient .. handbrake harry and his pearls of wisdom will have you in splits all the time beware his favorite line is "You Dingbats" .... Pavi on the other hand i know her only briefly from all the times she rejected my various attempts for her to go out for a cup of coffee with me :), the girl with the golden voice and spunk unmatched this duo is gonna be a lotta fun to watch on the road.... Wishing you 2 the very best and am sure u guys are gonna kill it. Cheers !!!

Tanvir Singh

I'm sure Pavithra and Harsh are going to make a great pair. One with unique chemistry. I have never seen two people with such an insatiable quest for adventure. Their distinctive personalities are going to make for great viewing. It would be really interesting to follow their adventures on TV

Shruthi

I have thoroughly enjoyed my drives with harry, he can manoeuvre with ease. This is just the competition for you. Wish you guys all the very best!!

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