Quick Facts
Biography
Rahul Krushna Vaidya is an Indian singer. He has worked as a playback singer in Bollywood films such as Shaadi No. 1, Jaan-E-Mann and Krazy 4.
He is known for participating in the singing reality shows Indian Idol 1, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star and Music Ka Maha Muqqabla. The latter two of which he won.
He was a participant in Bigg Boss 14, finishing as the first runner-up. In 2021, he participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and become a finalist.
Early life
Vaidya was born on 23 September 1987, in Nagpur in a Marathi speaking family. His father is an engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha and entered various child talent competitions.
Career
He finished third on the first season of Indian Idol. Although, he was hotly tipped to win, Vaidya lost in the penultimate round, on 18 February 2005. Eight months later, he released his debut album Tera Intezar. Sajid–Wajid composed the music for his debut album. He also sang a duet, "Hello Madam, I am your Adam", with fellow Indian Idol runner-up Prajakta Shukre, and "God Promise Dil Dola" with Shreya Ghoshal in the Bollywood film Shaadi No. 1. He has also sung the title song of drama Ek Ladki Anjaani Si.
Vaidya was the anchor of the show "Jjhoom India" on Sahara and was a playback for several films, such as Shaadi No. 1, Jigyasa, Hot Money, and Krazzy 4.
He won the title of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, a reality singing show on Star Plus. Vaidya came back in the show to cheer the top 4 contestants in Grand Finale.
In 2013 Vaidya sung "Be Intehaan"(Unplugged) from Race 2. On the occasion of Independence Day, he released a new song, 'Vande Mataram'. He was a contestant on Bigg Boss 14. He was the co-host of the dance show "Aajaa Mahi Vay" with Vinit Singh.
Vaidya is a successful contestant of the singing show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla on Star Plus in the team Shankar's Rockstars and his team won, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.
In 2020, Vaidya entered in the reality show Bigg Boss 14, where he finished in second place.
In 2021,Vaidya Participated In Stunt Based Reality Show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
Personal life
Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress, Disha Parmar Vaidya. He proposed to her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14. They were married on 16 July 2021.
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Star Yaar Kalakar | Contestant | Debut in TV | |
| 1997–1998 | Close Up Antakshari | Hosted by Annu Kapoor | ||
| 2000 | Aao Jhoomein Gaayen | Produced and Hosted by Annu Kapoor | ||
| 2001 | Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | |||
| 2004–2005 | Indian Idol 1 | 2nd Runner-up | ||
| 2007 | Jjhoom India | Host | Along with Sucheta Khanna | |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Contestant | Winner | |
| Aajaa Mahi Vay | Host | Along with Vinit Singh | ||
| 2010 | Music Ka Maha Muqqabla | Contestant | Winner | |
| 2012 | Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath | Voice of Lord Rama | ||
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7) | Contestant | Wildcard entry (Not selected) | |
| 2015 | Indian Idol Junior 2 | Guest | ||
| 2017 | The Drama Company | |||
| Music Ki Pathshala | Host | |||
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant | 1st Runner-up | |
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Finalist (6th place) | ||
| Dance Deewane (season 3) | Guest | |||
| Zee Comedy Show | ||||
| Bigg Boss 15 |
Discography
Film songs
| Year | Film | Song | Ref. |
| 2005 | Shaadi No. 1 | Hello Madam | |
| God Promise Dil | |||
| 2006 | Yanda Kartavya Aahe | Aabhas Ha | |
| Jaan-E-Mann | Qabool Kar Le | ||
| Jigyaasa | Sanse Meri Sase | ||
| 2008 | Krazy 4 | Ek Rupaiya | |
| 2009 | Kisse Pyaar Karoon | Chunar Chunar | |
| Josh | Evvariki | ||
| 2013 | Race 2 | Be Intehaan (Unplugged) | |
| Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda | Avakhalase Sparsh Te | ||
| Ishkq in Paris | It's All About Tonight | ||
| 2014 | Amit Sahni Ki List | What The 'FARK' | |
| 2015 | All Is Well | Baaton Ko Teri (Unplugged) | |
| Bhaag Johnny | Meri Zindagi | ||
| 2018 | Padmaavat (Tamil) | Unadhallavaa | |
| Padmaavat (Telugu) | Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham | ||
| 2019 | War (Telugu) | Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade | |
| War (Tamil) | Salangaigal |
Non-film songs
| Year | Album(s)/Single(s) | Label | Notes | Ref. |
| 2005 | Tera Intezar | Sony Music India | Debut Album | |
| 2011 | Aafno Mann (Nepali Album) | Sonu Music | ||
| 2014 | Fan (Single) | Tips Official | With Badshah | |
| Vande Mataram | Rahul Vaidya RKV | |||
| 2016 | Do Chaar Din | T-Series | ||
| Simple Dress | ||||
| 2018 | Keh Do Na | Zee Music Company | ||
| 2019 | Yaad Teri | Rahul Vaidya RKV | ||
| Lambo | ||||
| Jayaz | ||||
| 2020 | Maa Meri Maa | |||
| 2021 | Madhanya | Desi Music Factory | With Asees Kaur | |
| Kinna Sona | Rahul Vaidya RKV | |||
| Aly | ||||
| Chhap Tilak | With Palak Muchhal | |||
| Matthe Te Chamkan | ||||
| Shayad Fir Se | Nupur Audio | |||
| Garbe Ki Raat | Rahul Vaidya RKV | With Bhoomi Trivedi | ||
| Zindagi Khafa Khafa |
Others
- Dilbar Mere (The Unwind Mix – Bollywood Unwind 2)
- Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka (Bollywood Unwind 4)
- Maine Puchha Chand Se (The Unwind Mix)
- Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma (Unplugged)
- Mere Rashqa Qamar (Unplugged)
- Dil Diyan Gallan (EDM Mix)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Music Video | Yaad Teri and Jayaz | Won |
