Born into a family very well known for its cultural heritage in Ahmedabad, Bijal Shah started his initial training in the flute very early in his school days at the Mayo College in Ajmer, India. Simultaneously, he continued to pursue his training vigorously under the tutelage of Smt. Manju Mehta.

A recipient of the second prize in the state level Pt.Omkarnath Thakur Competition Bijal has been a regular performer on the All India Radio and Television since the last 15 years and is registered as a B-high graded artist. He has also been recognized by the Government of Gujarat.

He has also had the opportunity to perform in various Saptak concerts as well as other music concerts in the country. Presently, besides performing, he is a faculty member at the Saptak School, where he teaches the flute. Graduating in Mathematics from St.Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, Bijal works professionally in a consultancy business owned by his family.