Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer. He has worked as a

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films such as '' Shaadi No. 1'', '' Jaan-E-Mann'' and '' Krazzy 4''. He also participated in the reality shows ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11''.

Early life

Vaidya grew up in

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, 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

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, and "God Promise Dil Dola" with

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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 ''

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''. On the occasion of Independence Day, he released a new song, 'Vande Mataram'. He was the co-host of the dance reality show ''

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'' with Vinit Singh. Vaidya is a successful contestant of the singing show ''

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'' in the team Shankar's Rockstars. His team won, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale. In 2020, he participated in

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'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.

Personal life

Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress

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. He proposed her during his appearance on ''

''. They were married on 16 July 2021.

In the media

Vaidya was ranked at No. 16 in the ''

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''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
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vaidya, Rahul Bollywood playback singers Indian male playback singers Indian male pop singers Living people Musicians from Nagpur Indian Idol participants Mithibai College alumni Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi participants 1987 births