He is a present face of young musician hailing from Goa. Yograj is the deciple of renouned sitarist from itwa gharana ustad Shahid Parvez. Under his able guidance Yograj has blossomed into a matured and seasoned Sitarist. A perfect blend of Gayaki and Laykari is unique feature of Yograj. Today he is looked upon as true representative of Itwa gharana. He was born in the family of musicians. His grandmother Pirozbai was the disciple of legendary maestro of Agra Gharana Ustad Nanhe Khan.
Even at the tender age Yograj held great affinity Towards Music. His grandmother encouraged and initiated him to Hindustani Classical Music. Soon the soulful call of sitar found an eco in the heart of Yograj. In the beginning he learnt Sitar from Ustad Karim Khan of Bikaner Bande Ali Khan Gharana.
At the age of 15 Yograj gave his first performance, Since then he has performed in all major Music Festivals throughout India. His creativity has found profound expression through soulful Aalaap and Laykari. He truly believes music has no boundaries and good music belongs to the whole world.
He has successfully conducted many programs of fusion music, blending pure Hindustani Classical Music with Jazz, pop and rock music. He has also composed more than 50 songs in Marathi and Konkani many awards and testimony to his talent. His songs are often played at All India Radio. He strongly believes that there are no shortcuts to success and achievements. He ever strives for perfection. For him perfection is one continuous process, like a river it flows to meet the ocean of Bliss!!