Early initiation into music by Pandit Dulal Nutta of Lucknow gharana and later Pandit V Malviya, nurtured Durjays considerable talent. He was then accepted by Pt Suresh Talwalkar as his disciple. Durjay's performances and work has been widely acclaimed and appreciated by audiences at various music festivals and venues all across the globe spanning several parts of Asia, Europe, middleeast and America, marked with considerable success and appreciation.