A huge audience comprising of Germans, Russians, and Europeans, applauded so loudly and continuously for Hema that other than the ''Grand Prix, she also won the 'Audience Darling' prize at the 16th International Pop Song Festival in Germany. Here a West German Judge complimented Hema as 'The Indian Singer with the fabulous voice!'. The Indian Consul General wrote to Hema, congratulating her on achieving STAR status in Germany.

Hema was the only non - catholic singer who was the main SOLO soprano, along with 40 other singers, at the grand PAPAL MASS chorus held for POPE JOHN PAUL II in Goa.

Hema's performance with the Internationally famous 'WHIGFEILD' at the ZEE FILM AWARDS nite, was termed as the HIGHLIGHT of the show, with others performing at the same night being Super Stars such as Salman Khan, groups such as Ahmed's, Junoon etc. Salman Khan complimented Hema on her performance as she stepped off stage 'You were terrific" He said.

Hema's performance at the Mukti Kargil concert, wherein great Stars such as Govinda etc, performed, was acclaimed the HIGHLIGHT of the show, by the Afternoon newspaper,

Superstar Shahrukh Khan said 'Gauri and I love your songs' to Hema, after her performance at the 'Pardes' launch.

Hema was acclaimed the HIGHLIGHT of the show, by ZEE, held at Alton Towers, London, wherein she performed with the likes of Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor etc. Much to Hema's happiness, Super Star, Akshay Kumar with a down-to-earth attitude, admiringly watched and cheered Hemas performance from an unseen front corner of the stage.

Hema's performances were acclaimed HIGHLIGHTS all along the USA tour, by Screen, to introduce the ZEE television Channel in the USA.

Four ex Prime Ministers of India and the then Prime Minister of India Mr. Gujral, Congratulated Hema, backstage, after her performance at the 50th year of Indian Independence at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi.

Superstar Madhuri Dixit said 'You were the Highlight of my show' to Hema for her performance at the 'Madhuri Dixit Nite' in Bangalore.

Superstar Sridevi said 'You were simply exellent' to Hema for her performance at the Grasim Awards in Hyderabad.

Well-adored VJ Nikhil Chinnapa of MTV announced Hema as one of a favourite Artiste with the most amazing stage presence and one who renders a power packed performance.

In December 2006 Hema took up the social cause of 'The Save Goa' campaign and made free of fee appearances at several public gatherings and exhibitions across Goa, towards Saving Goa. Her speeches were the highlight all along as the newspapers stated.

Hema performed live at the Art of Living Shibir in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The newspapers rang out with news of Hema's performance which other than rocking thousands at the three satsangs, also rocked the school and college kids of Kullu valley with young spiritual songs and motivated the youngsters to join Art of Living to better their lives. Etc.