Baiju Dharmajan is a professional guitarist, producer, composer and music director based out of the IT capital of India, Bangalore. He is widely recognized for his unique ability of seamlessly fusing the overtones of Carnatic music with rock. Baiju is also a singer and plays the lead guitar with backing vocals in his band called 'Baiju Dharmajan Syndicate'. Achievements: Prathibha Puraskaram (2014) – State of Kerala Winner – Best Indian Lead Guitarist (2014) – JD Rock Awards Winner – Best Indian Lead Guitarist (2008) – JD Rock Awards Winner – Best Indian Lead Guitarist (2007) – JD Rock Awards Nominated – Best Indian Lead Guitarist (2013) – JD Rock Awards Winner – Best Indian Rock Album (2008) – Rolling Stone Winner – Rock Band of the Decade (2000-2010) – RSJ Winner – Band of the Year (2009) – RSJ Winner – Album of the Year (2009) – RSJ Winner – Best International Rock Act (2009) – Asia’s Voice Independent Music Awards Winner – Best Indian Rock Album (2003) – June Rock Out