Rahul Vaidya

Rahul Vaidya is an Indian singer and music composer.[2][3] He is known for participating in the reality television show season 1 of Indian Idol where he was the second runner-up. In October 2020, he participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 14.[4]

Rahul Vaidya
Rahul Vaidya at 61st Filmfare Awards
Background information
Also known asRKV
Born (1987-09-23) 23 September 1987[1]
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
GenresIndian pop, playback singing
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2005–present
Websiterahulvaidya.in

Personal life

Vaidya was born on 23 September 1987, in Nagpur. His father is an engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha[5] and entered various child talent competitions. Vaidya is currently dating Indian model and actress, Disha Parmar.

Career

He finished third on the first season of Indian Idol. Although, he was hotly tipped to win,[6] Rahul faced his defeat in the penultimate round, on 18 February 2005. Eight months later, he released his debut album Tera Intezar.[7] 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.

Rahul 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,[8] a reality singing show on Star Plus. Rahul came back in the show to cheer the top 4 contestants in Grand Finale.[9]

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, but walked out on day 62, then re-entered after few days.[10] 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 contest, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.[11]

In 2020, Vaidya entered in the reality show, Bigg Boss 14, where he got love and support from the audience for his gameplay and his friendship with fellow contestant Aly Goni.[12]

Television
Year Name Role Notes Ref.
2004–2005 Indian Idol 1 Contestant Finalist (second runner-up) [13]
2008 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star Contestant Winner [14]
Aajaa Mahi Vay Host Along with Vinit Singh
2010 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla Contestant Part of Shankar's Superstars team, winning team [15]
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7) Contestant Wild Card Entrant; Not Selected [16]
2020–present Bigg Boss 14 Contestant Entered (Day 1)

Re-Entered (Day 74)

 [17]

Discography

Singles

Albums
  • Chunari Chunari – 2003
  • Tera Intezar – 2005
  • Fan (single) – 2014
  • Vande Mataram- 2014
  • Do Chaar Din (Single) – 2016
  • Keh Do Na (Single) – 2018
  • Aafno Mann (Nepali Album)

Achievements
  • 7th Sexiest Musician Alive 2020 by Musiculture Magazine
  • Emerging Star of 2020 by Musiculture Magazine
  • Popular Star in Music Industry by Musiculture Magazine
  • Won ITA Award

References
  1. World, Republic. "Everything you need to know about Indian Idol star Rahul Vaidya". Republic World. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. "Rahul Vaidya: I'm an entertainer more than a singer - The Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. "From Indain Idol to Bigg Boss 14, here's everything about contestant Rahul Vaidya". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  4. "Meet Bigg Boss Season 14 contestant Rahul Vaidya". 4 October 2020.
  5. "Teesra Idol he". The Hindu. 15 October 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  6. "Making of the Indian Idol". The Telegraph. 13 February 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  7. "Rahul Vaidya on life after Indian Idol". Rediff.com. 4 October 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  8. "Rahul beats Abhijit to become 'Superstar'". Daily News and Analysis. 13 July 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  9. "Himesh Reshammiya is back on television!". 19 June 2012.
  10. "Bigg Boss 14: First Pictures of Rahul Vaidya's Re-entry in Bigg Boss". News18. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  11. "Shankar beats Shaan". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  12. "Bromance tales: Five statements by Aly Goni that shows his love for Rahul Vaidya". Tellyexpress. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  13. "Abhijeet Sawant, Rahul Vaidya, Amit Tandon: Here's what Indian Idol season 1 contestants are doing now". The Times of India. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  14. "Rahul Vaidya is the Superstar". Hindustan Times. 14 July 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  15. "Music Ka Maha Muqabla's Grand Finale". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  16. "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Confirmed Wild Card Entrants". 9 July 2014.
  17. "Bigg Boss 14: Rahul Re-entered - The Times of India". The Times of India.
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