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Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer and music composer. He started his career with the reality show '' Indian Idol 1'' in which he became 2nd runner up. He has also participated in '' Bigg Boss 14'' and was crowned as the 1st runner up. He also participated in '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'' and became a finalist.

Early life

Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha.

Career

Vaidya finished third on the first season of ''Indian Idol'', he 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 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 for the film '' Shaadi No. 1''. Later he sang for films, such as ''Jigyasa'', ''Hot Money'' and '' Krazzy 4'' and title song of television series '' Ek Ladki Anjaani Si''.

Vaidya was the host of the show ''Jjhoom India''. In 2008, he won the title of '' Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar'', a reality singing show.

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 the co-host of the dance reality show '' Aajaa Mahi Vay'' with Vinit Singh.

Vaidya is a successful contestant of the singing show '' Music Ka Maha Muqqabla'' in the team Shankar's Rockstars. His team won, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.

In 2020, he participated in Colors TV's reality show ''Bigg Boss 14'', and emerged as the runner-up of the show. In 2021, Vaidya participated in the stunt-based reality show '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'' and became a finalist.

In 2024, he participated in Colors TV's reality show called Laughter Chef.

Personal life

Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress Disha Parmar. He proposed to her during his appearance on '' Bigg Boss 14''. They were married on 16 July 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, on 20 September 2023. The duo has decided the name of their little daughter: "Navya."

In the media

Vaidya was ranked at No.16 in the ''Times of India''s 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020.

Television

Guest appearances

Discography

Film songs

Non-film songs

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

References

External links

Official website
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Bollywood playback singers
Indian male playback singers
Indian male pop singers
Living people
Musicians from Nagpur
Indian Idol participants
Mithibai College alumni
Contestants on Indian game shows
1987 births
Singers from Mumbai