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Rahul Krushna Vaidya
Vaidya at Bigg Boss 14 finale
Born
Rahul Krushna Vaidya

(1987-09-23) 23 September 1987 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
Other namesRKV
Occupations
  • Singer
  • composer
Years active1997, 2004–present
Known for
Spouse
(m. 2021)
Children1
Musical career
GenresIndian pop
playback singing
InstrumentVocal
LabelsRKV

Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer and music composer.[1] 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. [2][3]

Early life

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Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha[4]

Career

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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.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

In 2020, he participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 14, and emerged as the runner-up of the show.[8] In 2021, Vaidya participated in the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and became a finalist.[9]

In 2024, he participated in Colors TV's reality show called Laughter Chef. The show emerged has highly popular and gained audience's attention[10]

Personal life

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Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress Disha Parmar. He proposed to her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14.[11] They were married on 16 July 2021.[12] The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2023.[13]

In the media

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Vaidya was ranked at No.16 in the Times of India's 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020.[14]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1997 Star Yaar Kalakar Contestant Debut
1997–1998 Close Up Antakshari
2000 Aao Jhoomein Gaayen
2001 Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari
2004–2005 Indian Idol 1 2nd runner-up [15]
2007 Jjhoom India Host
2008 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star Contestant Winner [16]
Aajaa Mahi Vay Host
2010 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla Contestant Winner [17]
2012 Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath Voice of Lord Rama Musical Cast
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Contestant Not selected [18]
2015 Indian Idol Junior 2 Guest [19]
2017 The Drama Company
Music Ki Pathshala Host [20]
2020–2021 Bigg Boss 14 Contestant 1st runner-up [21]
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 6th place [22][23]
2024 Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment

Guest appearances

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Year Title Ref.
2021 Dance Deewane 3 [24]
Zee Comedy Show [25]
Bigg Boss 15 [26]
Kaun Banega Crorepati 13
2022 The Khatra Khatra Show [27]
Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti
Indian Idol 13 [28]

Discography

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Film songs

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Year Film Song
1999 Jahan Tum Le Chalo "Flights of Passions"
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"
2023 Ekda Yeun Tar Bagha (Marathi) "Aiyo"

Non-film songs

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Year Album(s)/single(s) Label Notes Ref.
2005 Tera Intezar Sony Music India Debut album [29]
2011 Aafno Mann Sonu Music [30]
2014 Fan Tips Official With Badshah [31]
Vande Mataram Rahul Vaidya RKV [32]
2016 Do Chaar Din T-Series [33]
Simple Dress
2018 Keh Do Na Zee Music Company [34]
2019 Yaad Teri Rahul Vaidya RKV [35]
Lambo [36]
Jayaz [37]
2020 Maa Meri Maa [38]
2021 Madhanya Desi Music Factory With Asees Kaur [39]
Kinna Sona Rahul Vaidya RKV [40]
Aly [41]
Chhap Tilak With Palak Muchhal [42]
Matthe Te Chamkan [43]
Shayad Fir Se Nupur Audio [44]
Garbe Ki Raat Rahul Vaidya RKV With Bhoomi Trivedi [45]
Zindagi Khafa Khafa Ishtar Music [46]
2022 Naughty Balam Rahul Vaidya RKV With Nikhita Gandhi ft. Mellow D

Others

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  • 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

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Year Award Category Song Result
2019 Indian Television Academy Awards Music video Yaad Teri and Jayaz Won[47]

References

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  2. ^ "Rahul Vaidya: I never expected to win". Rediff. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
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  4. ^ "Teesra Idol he". The Hindu. 15 October 2005. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
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  6. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya is back on television!". The Times of India. 19 June 2012. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Shankar beats Shaan". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Bigg Boss 14 finale live: Rubina Dilaik wins, Rahul Vaidya is runner-up". Hindustan Times. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
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  10. ^ "Site is undergoing maintenance". hi INDiA - South Asian Views On Global News. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Bigg Boss 14's Rahul Vaidya proposed to girlfriend Disha Parmar for marriage on national TV; a look at their adorable relationship". The Times of India. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Rahul Vaidya Wedding Photos and Disha Parmar Marriage Images & Pictures: Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar look made for each other in their dreamy wedding photos". The Times of India. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  13. ^ "New parents Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar arrive home with their newborn baby girl; says, "Couldn't have asked for a better birthday"". The Times of India. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020 - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  15. ^ "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.
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  17. ^ "Music Ka Maha Muqabla's Grand Finale". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Confirmed Wild Card Entrants". 9 July 2014.
  19. ^ "Behind-the-scenes action at shoot of Jashn-e-Idol, to celebrate 10 years of Indian Idol". India Today. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
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  22. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11:Rahul Vaidya to Divyanka Tripathi, here are the participants". News 18.
  23. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Rahul Vaidya shares his excitement about being a part of the 'incredible show'; reveals it will air on TV in July – Times of India". The Times of India. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  24. ^ Dance Deewane 3 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Arundhati Grooves To Rahul's Melodious Tunes | Promo, retrieved 21 September 2021
  25. ^ "Nia and Rahul promote their new song on a Zee Comedy Show". ZEE5 (in Hindi). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  26. ^ "Bigg Boss 15: सलमान खान के साथ 'वीकेंड का वार' में दिखेंगे राहुल वैद्य और निया शर्मा? जानें डिटेल". News18 (in Hindi). 8 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  27. ^ "The Khatra Khatra Show: Bharti Singh Gives 'Shocking' Punishment to Rashami Desai, Rahul Vaidya in Hilarious Video". News18. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  28. ^ "Indian Idol Season 13: Exclusive! Rahul Vaidya, Malishka, Pawandeep Rajan and Dhvani Bhanushali to grace the show". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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  30. ^ Aafno Man_Original _Song__||_ Rahul Vaidhya _Anil Kc's Album Aafno Mann Song, retrieved 23 June 2021
  31. ^ The Summer Party Anthem 2014 – FAN – Rahul Vaidya feat Badshah, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 23 June 2021
  32. ^ VANDE MATARAM – a tribute by RAHUL VAIDYA RKV | Durgesh Rajbhat FEAT. MIKA SINGH & KAPIL SHARMA, retrieved 23 June 2021
  33. ^ DO CHAAR DIN Video Song | Karan Kundra, Ruhi Singh | Rahul Vaidya RKV | Latest Hindi Song |T-Series, retrieved 23 June 2021
  34. ^ "Hindi Song Keh Do Na Sung By Rahul Vaidya | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  35. ^ "Latest Punjabi Song Yaad Teri Sung Rahul Vaidya | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  36. ^ "Rahul Vaidya's new single, Lambo, is catchy and refreshing - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  37. ^ "Latest Hindi Song 'Jayaz' Sung By Rahul Vaidya RKV | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  38. ^ Listen to Maa Meri Maa Song by Rahul Vaidya on Gaana.com, retrieved 8 October 2021
  39. ^ "Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar live their future in wedding song Madhanya. Watch video". The Indian Express. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  40. ^ "Rahul Vaidya shares his experience of working with Rashami Desai on Kinna Sona video". India Today. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
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  42. ^ Chhaap Tilak (feat. Rahul Vaidya & Palak Muchhal) - Single by Shreyas Puranik, 20 May 2021, retrieved 30 November 2021
  43. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "DisHul Wedding Film 16.07.2021 #TheDisHulWedding #DisHul". YouTube.
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  45. ^ "Garbe Ki Raat song out: Nia Sharma, Rahul Vaidya's Navratri anthem will make you sway with dandiya | WATCH". APN News. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  46. ^ "Zindagi Khafa Khafa Song Out: Rahul Vaidya And Rashmi Desai Star In A Romantic Song". ZEE5. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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