Sadly this year there will be no representation from Tamil Nadu in the Miss India 2022 beauty contest after a popular actress withdrew due to medical reason. The young actress in question is Shivani Rajasekhar the daughter of Tollywood superstar Doctor Rajesekhar and his actress wife Jeevitha.

Shivani has shared on social media "'It was very unfortunate that I missed out on majority of training and grooming sessions and the sub-contests, first because of my medical theory exams and then I was down with Malaria. I was hoping to bounce back soon. But nothing seems to work my way. My practical exams have been preponed, and they have started from today, and I have an exam on the 3rd July too, which is the same Miss India Grand Finale Day!!''

The 21 year old beauty added 'And I’m very thankful for all the love and best wishes coming my from my friends, well-wishers and supporters. And sorry for not being able to go ahead in the contest. I’m shattered too. And regarding my health, I’m doing much better, and in Guntur right now for my exams. Wish me luck!''.

Shivani who has acted in hit films in Telugu made her Tamil debut with 'Anbarivu' starring Hip Hop Tamizha Aadhi following it up with Arunraja Kamaraj's 'Nenjukku Needhi' in which she portrayed a powerful role as a tribal activist. Her younger sister Shivathmika Rajasekhar is also an actress who played Gautham Karthick's love interest in 'Anandam Vilayadum Veedu.