"I heard the programme broadcasted on 31 Jul 05 featuring a sitar recital by Sri Rajeev Janardan. I was mesmerized by the music, depth of knowledge and the technique of handling the Instrument with such versatility and command. It was as thoughthe sitar was itself singing. The raga "Yaman" and "Pilu" were played to the hilt."

- Surgeon Cdr. S. Swamy
MBBS, MD (Aerospace Medicine) 
- 03.08.2005.

"His mastery and command over the Instrument is unchellenged. His rendition is sweet, soothing and fascinating, yet thrilling. His musical dedication is evident. The disctinctive Idiom of his Sitar - the Gayaki technique in Instrumentation - is the most significant contribution in our musical inheritance."

- Padmabhushan Girija Devi  
- 2002.

"Among the representatives of Imdad Khani Gharana's style of music, Rajeev Janardan has placed himself as an eminent Artist of recognition in the field of Hindustani Classical Music. Advanced technical aspect, command over the Instrument and extraordinary creativity are some of the points of his musical ability. " 

- Padmavibhushan Kishan Maharaj  
- 2002.

"Personally I would like to congratulate you that at such young age you have certainly achieved highest understanding of Gayaki and Layakari. I definitely felt that your Sitar was no more a string instrument but it was singing." 

- K. S. Mathur
regional director, ICCR
- 12.11.1999.

"Rajeev Janardan a young promising Artist arrising as India's leading sitarist. I have no hesitation in stating that he is extra ordinary Sitar Artist of this century and his performance is soulfilling." 

- late Pandit Balasaheb Poochwale
- 14.08.1999.