| 1. Neeraj Shridhar is an Indian singer, songwriter, music composer, and the founder of Bombay Vikings, an Indian pop and rock band. |
| 2. He was born in Jalandhar, Punjab and moved to Stockholm in Sweden at the age of fourteen in 1992. |
| 3. Neeraj developed a passion for music from a young age, drawing inspiration from his parents' musical talents. |
| 4. In 1994, Neeraj Shridhar formed the music group Bombay Vikings with fellow musicians Oscar Söderberg and Mats Nordenborg in Stockholm. |
| 5. His debut album, "Kya Soorat Hai," released in 1999, became a massive success in India. |
| 6. Starting in 2003, Neeraj ventured into Bollywood playback singing, achieving acclaim with popular songs like "Ticket To Hollywood," "Heyy Babyy," "Bhool Bhulaiyaa," and more. |
| 7. He received a bongo and guitar at age 11 and started playing Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple at age 13. |
| 8. Bombay Vikings became a trendsetter by fusing Western pop influences with Indian melodies, reimagining classic Hindi songs with modern beats. |
| 9. Bombay Vikings performed in major stadiums internationally, including Sweden, West Indies, and Trinidad and Tobago with audiences of approximately 30,000 people. |
| 10. In 2006, Neeraj started his playback singing career with the song Tumko Dekha for the film God Tussi Great Ho. |
