Neha Chimmalgi

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