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Neha Chimmalgi

Hindustani Semi-Classical Vocal

15 years of experience
4.5 (10+ reviews)
Courses starting from $ /session

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Semi-classical and classical vocalist with teaching experience of more than 15 years.
  • Specializes in Thumri and its sub-forms, as well as Bhajan
  • Follower of the poorab-gayaki of Thumri doyenne Vidushi Shobha Gurtu
  • Mentored by Smt. Shashikala Kaikini ji and Smt. Shampa Pakrashi ji at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
  • Continues learning under Smt. Shubha Joshi, senior most disciple of Vidushi Shobha Gurtu ji
  • Additional training from Thumri exponent late Vidushi Kaumudi Ben Munshi
  • Sur Mani title recipient in 1996


Artistic Contributions

  • Concerts across Mumbai and various cities in India and Abroad
  • Lent her voice for Television Serials and Jingles


Prominent Performances

  • Cadence Entertainment, winter concert series, Jan 2021
  • Thumri Ka Thaat, Tribute to Vidushi Girija Devi, organised by pancham nishad sansthan Indore, October 2020
  • The Prestigious Thumri Utsav in memory of Vidushi Girija Devi at Nehru Centre, Mumbai, March 2018
  • The Prestigious Thumri Festival In Delhi by Sahitya Kala Parishad, September 2016
  • Holi che Rang- on Zee TV Marathi 24 taas-Holi Special, 13th March 2017
  • Nehru Centre-London, May 2015
  • SwarRang, Sahyog Mandir, Thane, April 2013
  • Udat Abil Gulal-Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan Chowpatty, Mumbai, March 2013
  • Senior Citizens Vashi, Navi Mumbai, March 2013
  • Rotary Club, Thane, January 2013
  • N.C.P.A- Umang Series, Little Theatre, Mumbai, October 2012
  • ITC-SRA, Karnatak Sangh, Mumbai, March 2012
  • Purab Ang gayaki Utsav, Girijadevi Puraskars, Kolkata, April 2011
  • Rang Na Daro Shamji- Swatantrayaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak, Mumbai, March 2011
  • Khazana- festival of Ghazals, Trident The Oberoi, Mumbai, July 2009
  • Tribute to Thumri Queen Smt Shobha Gurtu, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai, September 2008
  • Tour of U.S.A – New york, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, May 2008


Beyond Music

  • Neha is a Textile Designer
  • Exhibitions under her brand label "Swayam" from 1993 to 2003

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