achievements & accolades
2021 -22
Neeraja gave a lecture to the JNU , Delhi professors regarding “ Hindustani classical music and cognition in young adults “ and “ Hindustani classical and stress management “
2007 - present
Honorable Judge for Bollywood Ektara, Purandara Aaradhana, SRGM, North America music Contests.
2010
Recognized for dedication in Indian music by Living legend Pt. Jasraj ji
2009
Leo Award Nomination for Punjabi shabad “ Sindoor”, Telefilm Song “Khub Teri Pagadi”
2001
Media Club Best Singer Award for Indian Music, Pune, India
1996- 2001
Honourable committee member, “Gaan Vardhan” Pune, India
1992-1993
Utkrushta Gayika Award, College of Engineering, Karad
1991-1992
Nominated as a member of University students council as a “Cultural secretary
1987-1991
Best All Round Artist Award, Kolhapur University
Music Composed and Published
- Composed music and performed with Shakti Dance Company for “Body of Dance” BC Tour
- Bilwadalamala, Shiva stotrams in Sanskrit. Music composer and performer
- Sunrise On A New World, Ivan Tucakov. Vancouver
- Jopoa, Composed and performed songs on the world music, James Gian Wong
- DH Utopia, Written, composed and sung “South Indian Passage”
- Written, composed and performed for Chin Injeti, Tarun Nayar, Elise Jane
- In the house festival Album “ South Indian Passage”
media interviews
Women in Focus, TV interview with Sushma Dutt, Burnaby
Radio Interview, Indian music and relaxation, Downtown, Vancouver
TV Interview Chai time with Tarannum Thind, Vancouver
TV Interview “ Hello Ji” Chanel M, Vancouver
Performances
2015
Purandhara Aaradhana, Lockdale Hall, Burnaby
2014
- Private Classical, semi classical vocal concert @ Nina Budhdeo Residence, Coquitlam
- Round House Diwali Festival Solo Concert, Round House Community Centre, Vancouver
- City of Surrey Diwali Concert, City Hall Surrey
- Here Comes the Sun, Air Anand Concert, Karma Yoga Studio, Vancouver
- Purandar Aaradhana, Kannad Kuta, Mahalaxmi Temple, Vancouver
- Enchant, Iskon, Unity yoga, Vancouver
- Krishnarang and Air Anand, Bollywood Banquet Hall, Surrey
2013
- 26th January Republic Day Celebration, Indian Consulate, Downtown Vancouver
- Enchanted, Airanand, Karma Studio, Vancouver
- Be Yourself, Musical play, Diwali Function, MSBC Marathi
- Krishnarang, Krishna Janmashtami, Iskon Temple, Burnaby
- Kirtan Vancouver, Air Anand Group, 2nd Beach, Downtown, Vancouver
- Vivekanand Vedant Society, Burnaby
- In the House Festival Gala, Vancouver Worked as a judge for SRGMP contest semi-finals, Seattle
2012
- Purandara Aaradhana, Vancouver
- Private Hindustani Classical Concert, Pune, India
- Normanna Care Home Concert, Multicultural Day, Burnaby
- Kirtan Vancouver, Air Anand, 2nd beach, Downtown, Vancouver
- Enchant, Iskon, Unity Yoga, Vancouver
- Light Classical Concert, Rotary Club Gala Event, Surrey
2011
- Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, Gazal Concert by Ragamala Society, Calgary
- Purandar Aaradhana, Mahalaxmi Temple, Vancouver
- Mahashivratri Music Festival, Arya Samaj Hall, Burnaby
- Kabir and Meera bai, Indian Writers Association Conference, Surrey
2010
- Classical, Semiclassical and light solo concert, BC Nurses Union, Downtown Vancouver
- Indian Classical Music Festival, Lockdale Hall, Burnaby
- Hindustani Classical Concert, Adi Sankaracharya Jayanthi, Richmond
2009
- Bhakti Sangeet Concert, Open Door Yoga, Vancouver
- Indian classical Music concert organized by Vivekananda Vedant Society, Vancouver
- Indian classical music festival of Vancouver
- Classical concert, Minoru Gate Arts Centre, Richmond
2008
- Vancouver celebrates Diwali Festival, Round House community Centre, Downtown Vancouver
- Tribute to Saint Music Composers of India, BC Kannad Society, Vancouver
2007
- Indian Classical Music Concert by Richmond Cultural Society, Richmond
- Composed music and performed with Shakti Dance Company for “Body of Dance” BC Tour
- Devotional Music Concert for Give Peace a Chant, Vancouver
- In the House Festival, Vancouver
- Indian classical music Concert, BC Kannad Society, Vancouver
2006
- Light Music program, MSBC, Bonsor Hall, Burnaby
2005
- Performed and composed Music for “Devi” Shakti Dance Company, Vancouver
- Music program, UTSAV, UBC
- In the House Festival, Kitsilano, Vancouver
- Recorded background monologue for Theatrical play, Anza Club, Vancouver
2004
- Raga Concert, Naad project, Shastri Foundation, Vancouver
2003
- “Gani Manatali Galyatali” light music concert organized by BCMC, Vancouver
2002
- “Geet Vasant”, A classical and light music concert organized by BCMC, Vancouver In the House Festival, Vancouver
2008
- Vancouver celebrates Diwali Festival, Round House community Centre, Downtown Vancouver
- Tribute to Saint Music Composers of India, BC Kannad Society, Vancouver
2007
- Indian Classical Music Concert by Richmond Cultural Society, Richmond
- Composed music and performed with Shakti Dance Company for “Body of Dance” BC Tour
- Devotional Music Concert for Give Peace a Chant, Vancouver
- In the House Festival, Vancouver
- Indian classical music Concert, BC Kannad Society, Vancouver
2006
- Light Music program, MSBC, Bonsor Hall, Burnaby
2001
- Deepamala” Diwali Program, UBC, Vancouver
- Light Classical Concert, MSBC Diwali Program, Burnaby
- Private Home concert, @ Krishnan Residence, Port Coquitlam
- Music contest winner concert, Media club, Bharatnatya Mandir, Pune
- Raga Darshan”, Colony Nursing Home, Pune
1987-2000
- “Indradhanu” Pune Festival, Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Pune
- Maha Shivratri Sangeet Mahotsav, Pune
- Rajanigandha”, a light musical program, Tilak Smarak, Pune
- Shahukala Mandir, Satara, Mahabaleshwar
- Swar shraddhanjali, Satara