Rahul Vaidya

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{{short description|Indian singer (born 1987)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rahul Krushna Vaidya
| image = Rahul Vaidya at the Bigg Boss Finale.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Vaidya at [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]] finale
| birth_name = Rahul Krushna Vaidya
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| other_names = RKV
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|composer}}
| years_active = 1997–present
| website = {{url|rahulvaidya.in}}
| known_for = {{plainlist|
*''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
*''[[Indian Idol#Season 1|Indian Idol 1]]''
*''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''
}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Disha Parmar]]|2021}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/newlyweds-rahul-vaidya-and-disha-parmar-celebrate-one-week-of-being-married-watch-video/amp_articleshow/84699367.cms|title=Newlyweds Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar celebrate one week of being married; watch video|work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
| module = {{infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| instrument =
| label = RKV
| genre = [[Indian pop]]<br>[[playback singing]]
}}
}}

'''Rahul Krushna Vaidya''' (born 23 September 1987) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] singer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Rahul-Vaidya-Im-an-entertainer-more-than-a-singer/articleshow/49273711.cms|title=Rahul Vaidya: I'm an entertainer more than a singer – The Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> He has worked as a [[playback singer]] in [[Bollywood]] films such as ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]'', ''[[Jaan-E-Mann]]'' and ''[[Krazzy 4]]''. In 2020, he participated in [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]], finishing as the first runner-up.

In 2021, he participated in [[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'']] and became a finalist. He is known for participating in the singing reality shows ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1|Indian Idol 1]]'', ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]'' and ''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]'' and won the latter two shows.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Vaidya: I never expected to win|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/14rahul.htm|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=October 2020|title=From Indain Idol to Bigg Boss 14, here's everything about contestant Rahul Vaidya|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/from-indain-idol-to-bigg-boss-14-here-s-everything-about-contestant-rahul-vaidya-653651|access-date=9 February 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Vaidya grew up in [[Mumbai]], where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha<ref name="teesra">{{cite news|title=Teesra Idol he. |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/15/stories/2005101500090400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108121231/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/15/stories/2005101500090400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2012|access-date=6 December 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 October 2005}}</ref> and entered various child talent competitions.{{Cn|date=November 2021}}

==Career==

Vaidya 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 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 Bollywood film ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]''. He also sang the title song of the drama ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]''.

Vaidya was the host of the show ''[[Jjhoom India]]'' and a playback singer for several films, such as ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]'', ''Jigyasa'', ''Hot Money'', and ''[[Krazzy 4|Krazzy 4]]''.

In 2008, he won the title of ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar]]'', a reality singing show.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-19/tv/32316224_1_finale-grand-success-contestants| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120623184744/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-19/tv/32316224_1_finale-grand-success-contestants| url-status= dead| archive-date= 23 June 2012| work= [[The Times of India]]| title= Himesh Reshammiya is back on television!| date=19 June 2012}}</ref>

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 and his team won, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 March 2010|title=Shankar beats Shaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shankar-beats-shaan/story-WWhHp83pdj2AOuJWfcQp7I.html|access-date=8 February 2021|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, Vaidya participated in the controversial reality show [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|''Bigg Boss 14'']], where he finished in second place.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 February 2021|title=Bigg Boss 14 finale live: Rubina Dilaik wins, Rahul Vaidya is runner-up|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-14-grand-finale-live-updates-rubina-dilaik-rahul-vaidya-aly-goni-rakhi-sawant-nikki-tamboli-in-top-5-who-will-be-winner-of-salman-khan-show-101613918570719.html|access-date=13 March 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

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, [[Disha Parmar|Disha Parmar Vaidya]]. He proposed to her during his appearance on [[Bigg Boss 14]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2020|title=Bigg Boss 14's Rahul Vaidya proposed to girlfriend Disha Parmar for marriage on national TV; a look at their adorable relationship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-14s-rahul-vaidya-proposes-to-girlfriend-disha-parmar-for-marriage-on-national-tv-a-look-at-their-adorable-relationship/photostory/79170271.cms|access-date=11 February 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> They were married on 16 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-16|title=Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar are now MARRIED; inside pics and videos from their grand wedding are out|url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/tv/rahul-vaidya-disha-parmar-married-inside-pics-videos-wedding/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Bollywood Bubble|language=en}}</ref>

==Television==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Name
! Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
|1997

|''Star Yaar Kalakar''
| rowspan="5" |Contestant
|Debut in TV
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Yaar Kalakaar Television Reality Show Online Episodes|url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/tv-shows/star-yaar-kalakaar|access-date=30 April 2021|website=nettv4u|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|1997–1998
|[[Titan Antakshari|''Close Up Antakshari'']]
|Hosted by [[Annu Kapoor]]
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 February 2021|title=See Video: Bigg Boss 14 Contestant Rahul Vaidya's Childhood Video Playing 'Antakshiri' Goes Viral Ahead Of Grand Finale|url=https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/see-video-bigg-boss-14-contestand-rahul-vaidya-childhood-memory-antakshiri-show-viral-before-grand-finale-article-171530|access-date=16 March 2021|website=HerZindagi English|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Khabri|first=The Secret|date=27 October 2020|title=RAHUL VAIDYA CHANGED THE SCENE IN BIGBOSS14|url=https://thesecretkhabri.com/rahul-vaidya-changed-the-scene-in-bigboss14/|access-date=16 March 2021|website=The Secret Khabri|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2000
|''Aao Jhoomein Gaayen''
|Produced and Hosted by [[Annu Kapoor]]
|
|-
| 2001
|[[List of programmes broadcast by StarPlus|''Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari'']]
|
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi Tv Serial Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari Synopsis Aired On STAR PLUS Channel|url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/tv-serials/chalti-ka-naam-antakshari|access-date=30 April 2021|website=nettv4u|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1 2004-05|Indian Idol 1]]''
| 2nd Runner-up
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 August 2016|title=Abhijeet Sawant, Rahul Vaidya, Amit Tandon: Here's what Indian Idol season 1 contestants are doing now|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Abhijeet-Sawant-Rahul-Vaidya-Amit-Tandon-Heres-what-Indian-Idol-season-1-contestants-are-doing-now/photostory/53871018.cms|access-date=9 February 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2007
|''[[Jjhoom India]]''
|Host
|Along with [[Sucheta Khanna]]
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=Tellychakkar|title=Jhoom India|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv-news/jhoom-india|access-date=9 March 2021|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi Tv Serial Jjhoom India Synopsis Aired On Channel|url=https://www.nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/tv-serials/jjhoom-india|access-date=9 March 2021|website=Nettv4u|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]''
|Contestant
| Winner
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 July 2008|title=Rahul Vaidya is the Superstar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rahul-vaidya-is-the-superstar/story-0dVNGUwi57oqofKm3jMS0L.html|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Aajaa Mahi Vay]]''
| Host
| Along with Vinit Singh
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]''
| Contestant
| Winner
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music Ka Maha Muqabla's Grand Finale|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/weblite/news/parties-and-events/music-ka-maha-muqablas-grand-finale/?utm_source=bh|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
|2012
|[[Ramleela Ajay Devgn ke Saath|''Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath'']]
|Voice of Lord Rama
|
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi Tv Serial Ramleela Ajay Devgn Ke Saath Synopsis Aired On Channel|url=https://www.nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/tv-serials/ramleela-ajay-devgn-ke-saath|access-date=9 March 2021|website=Nettv4u|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7)]]''
| Contestant
| Wildcard entry (Not selected)
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url= https://amp.ibtimes.co.in/jhalak-dikhhlaa-jaa-season-7-singer-akriti-kakkar-quits-show-due-injury-604052|title=Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Confirmed Wild Card Entrants|date=9 July 2014}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|''[[Indian Idol Junior 2]]
| rowspan="2" | Guest
|<ref>{{Cite web|last1=September 16|first1=India Today Web Desk|last2=September 16|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 20:27|title=Behind-the-scenes action at shoot of Jashn-e-Idol, to celebrate 10 years of Indian Idol|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/jashn-e-idol-celebrating-10-years-of-indian-idol-with-special-episode-farah-khan-anu-malik-anhijeet-sawant-263316-2015-09-16|access-date=2021-08-07|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| ''[[The Drama Company]]''
|Along with [[Mika Singh]]
|
|-
| ''Music Ki Pathshala''
| Host
|
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=26 September 2017|title=राहुल वैद्य करणार म्युझिक की पाठशाला या कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्रसंचालन|url=https://www.lokmat.com/television/rahul-vaidya-performs-program-music-key-program/|url-status=live|access-date=14 March 2021|website=Lokmat|language=mr-IN}}</ref>
|-
| 2020–2021
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
| rowspan="2" | Contestant
| 1st Runner-up
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-19|title=5 Reasons Why Rahul Vaidya Deserves To Be The Winner Of Bigg Boss 14|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2021/5-reasons-why-rahul-vaidya-deserves-to-be-the-winner-of-bigg-boss-14-310147.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-30|website=filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 14: Rahul Re-entered – The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-14-salman-khan-slams-rahul-vaidya-for-leaving-the-show-mid-way-says-you-are-mentally-weak-than-the-other-contestants/articleshow/79703327.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2021
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'']]''
| Finalist (6th place)
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/khatron-ke-khiladi-11-rahul-vaidya-to-divyanka-tripathi-here-are-the-participants-3984569.html|title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 11:Rahul Vaidya to Divyanka Tripathi, here are the participants|work=[[News 18]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=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|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/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/articleshow/82661427.cms|access-date=19 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Dance Deewane|''Dance Deewane (season 3)'']]
| rowspan="4" |Guest
| Mahasangam with ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Dance Deewane 3 {{!}} Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 {{!}} Arundhati Grooves To Rahul's Melodious Tunes {{!}} Promo|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHouyq8RgPA|language=en|access-date=2021-09-21}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Zee Comedy Show]]''
|rowspan="2" | Along with [[Nia Sharma]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-06|title=Nia and Rahul promote their new song on a Zee Comedy Show|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/garbe-ki-raat-promotions-nia-sharma-and-rahul-vaidya-go-on-the-sets-of-zee-comedy-show-in-their-stunning-outfits|access-date=2021-10-09|website=ZEE5|language=hi}}</ref>
|-
| [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|''Bigg Boss 15'']]
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-08|title=Bigg Boss 15: सलमान खान के साथ 'वीकेंड का वार' में दिखेंगे राहुल वैद्य और निया शर्मा? जानें डिटेल|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/tv-bigg-boss-15-rahul-vaidya-and-nia-sharma-in-weekend-ka-vaar-with-salman-khan-know-details-an-3787245.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-09|website=News18|language=hi}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati | Kaun Banega Crorepati 13]]''
| Through video calling
|
|-
|}

==Discography==

===Film songs===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year'''
| '''Film'''
| '''Song'''
| Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]''
| ''Hello Madam''
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=Tellychakkar|title=Rahul Vaidya will sing in 'Shaadi No.1'|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/rahul-vaidya-will-sing-shaadi-no1|access-date=2021-10-03|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''God Promise Dil''
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2006
|[[Yanda Kartavya Aahe|''Yanda Kartavya Aahe'']]
|''Aabhas Ha''
|
|-
| ''[[Jaan-E-Mann]]''
| ''Qabool Kar Le''
|
|-
|''[[Jigyaasa]]''
|''Sanse Meri Sase''
|
|-
| 2008
| [[Krazy 4|''Krazy 4'']]
| ''Ek Rupaiya''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| [[Kisse Pyaar Karoon|''Kisse Pyaar Karoon'']]
| ''Chunar Chunar''
|
|-
|''[[Josh (2009 Telugu film)|Josh]]''
|''Evvariki''
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013
|[[Race 2|''Race 2'']]
|''Be Intehaan (Unplugged)''
|
|-
|[[Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda|''Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda'']]
|''Avakhalase Sparsh Te''
|
|-
|[[Ishkq in Paris|''Ishkq in Paris'']]
|''It's All About Tonight''
|
|-
|2014
|[[Amit Sahni Ki List|''Amit Sahni Ki List'']]
|''What The 'FARK'''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015
|[[All Is Well (2015 film)|''All Is Well'']]
|''Baaton Ko Teri (Unplugged)''
|
|-
|[[Bhaag Johnny|''Bhaag Johnny'']]
|''Meri Zindagi''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[Padmaavat]] (Tamil)''
|''Unadhallavaa''
|
|-
|''[[Padmaavat]] (Telugu)''
|''Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
|''[[War (2019 film)|War]] (Telugu)''
|''Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade''
|
|-
|''War (Tamil)''
|''Salangaigal''
|
|-
|}

=== Non-film songs ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year'''
| '''Album(s)/Single(s)'''
| '''Label'''
| '''Notes'''
|'''Ref.'''
|-
|2005
| [[Tera Intezar|''Tera Intezar'']]
| [[Sony Music India]]
| Debut Album
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Vaidya Tera Intezaar|url=https://www.mid-day.com/photos-all/|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2021|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2011
| ''Aafno Mann (Nepali Album)''
|Sonu Music
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Aafno Man_Original _Song__{{!}}{{!}}_ Rahul Vaidhya _Anil Kc's Album Aafno Mann Song|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX3ww_xlzg4|language=en|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2014
| ''Fan''
| [[Tips Industries|Tips Official]]
| With [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
|<ref>{{Citation|title=The Summer Party Anthem 2014 – FAN – Rahul Vaidya feat Badshah|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBMgxqJ0Lgo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/nBMgxqJ0Lgo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=23 June 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
| ''Vande Mataram''
| Rahul Vaidya RKV
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=VANDE MATARAM – a tribute by RAHUL VAIDYA RKV {{!}} Durgesh Rajbhat FEAT. MIKA SINGH & KAPIL SHARMA|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2_GfG9cfjk|language=en|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016
| ''Do Chaar Din''
| rowspan="2" | [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=DO CHAAR DIN Video Song {{!}} Karan Kundra,Ruhi Singh {{!}} Rahul Vaidya RKV {{!}} Latest Hindi Song {{!}}T-Series|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-pCtglTc8g|language=en|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''Simple Dress''
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Simple Dress Song: Simple Dress MP3 Song by Rahul Vaidya Online Free on Gaana.com|url=https://gaana.com/album/simple-dress|language=en|access-date=2021-10-08}}</ref>
|-
|2018
| ''Keh Do Na''
| [[Zee Music Company]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi Song Keh Do Na Sung By Rahul Vaidya {{!}} Hindi Video Songs – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/hindi-song-keh-do-na-sung-by-rahul-vaidya/videoshow/64946884.cms|access-date=23 June 2021|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
|''Yaad Teri''
| rowspan="4" |Rahul Vaidya RKV
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Punjabi Song Yaad Teri Sung Rahul Vaidya {{!}} Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/latest-hindi-song-yaad-teri-sung-rahul-vaidya/videoshow/67625634.cms|access-date=2021-10-08|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Lambo''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Vaidya's new single, Lambo, is catchy and refreshing - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/rahul-vaidya-releases-a-new-single-lambo/articleshow/68343711.cms|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Jayaz''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Hindi Song 'Jayaz' Sung By Rahul Vaidya RKV {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/latest-hindi-song-jayaz-sung-by-rahul-vaidya-rkv/videoshow/70813285.cms|access-date=2021-10-08|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''Maa Meri Maa''
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to Maa Meri Maa Song by Rahul Vaidya on Gaana.com|url=https://gaana.com/song/maa-meri-maa-12|language=en|access-date=2021-10-08}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="8" |2021
|''Madhanya''
|Desi Music Factory
| With [[Asees Kaur]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-19|title=Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar live their future in wedding song Madhanya. Watch video|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/rahul-vaidya-and-disha-parmar-live-their-future-in-wedding-song-madhanya-watch-video-7278825/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Kinna Sona''
| rowspan="4" |Rahul Vaidya RKV
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Vaidya shares his experience of working with Rashami Desai on Kinna Sona video|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/rahul-vaidya-shares-his-experience-of-working-with-rashami-desai-on-kinna-sona-video-1804065-2021-05-18|access-date=2021-10-08|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Aly''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com Entertainment|date=2021-05-27|title=Rahul Vaidya's Aly Song: Singer's Soulful Voice, Heart-Touching Lyrics Make Aly Goni Emotional -Watch|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/rahul-vaidyas-aly-song-singers-soulful-voice-heart-touching-lyrics-make-aly-goni-emotional-watch-4695212/|access-date=2021-08-16|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Chhap Tilak''
|With [[Palak Muchhal]]
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Chhaap Tilak (feat. Rahul Vaidya & Palak Muchhal) - Single by Shreyas Puranik|date=2021-05-20|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/chhaap-tilak-feat-rahul-vaidya-palak-muchhal-single/1566513369|language=en-GB|access-date=2021-11-30}}</ref>
|-
| ''Matthe Te Chamkan''
|
|<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/N6f0e-EO2P4 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210719080410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6f0e-EO2P4&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6f0e-EO2P4| title = DisHul Wedding Film 16.07.2021 #TheDisHulWedding #DisHul | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
| ''Shayad Fir Se''
| Nupur Audio
|
| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Latest Hindi Song Music Video - 'Shayad Fir Se' Sung By Rahul Vaidya Featuring Anjali Arora And Rajat Verma {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-latest-hindi-song-music-video-shayad-fir-se-sung-by-rahul-vaidya-featuring-anjali-arora-and-rajat-verma/videoshow/85677855.cms|access-date=2021-08-28|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Garbe Ki Raat''
| Rahul Vaidya RKV
| With [[Bhoomi Trivedi]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-08|title=Garbe Ki Raat song out: Nia Sharma, Rahul Vaidya's Navratri anthem will make you sway with dandiya {{!}} WATCH|url=https://www.apnlive.com/nia-sharma-rahul-vaidya-garbe-ki-raat-video/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=APN News|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| ''Zindagi Khafa Khafa''
| Ishtar Music
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=Zindagi Khafa Khafa Song Out: Rahul Vaidya And Rashmi Desai Star In A Romantic Song|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/zindagi-khafa-khafa-song-out-rahul-vaidya-and-rashmi-desai-weave-the-most-melodious-romantic-song-watch-video|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-30|website=ZEE5|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

===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)''

==Media==

He was ranked at 16th position in the Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Men of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-men-on-television-2020/articleshow/83403113.cms|access-date=2021-12-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
He was the 4th "Most Tweeted BiggBoss Personality" of 2020-2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-10|title=Have a look at the Top 5 most tweeted Bigg Boss celebrities in 2021.|url=https://www.businessupturn.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss/have-a-look-at-the-top-5-most-tweeted-bigg-boss-celebrities-in-2021-from-sidharth-shukla-to-rubina-dilaik/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Business Upturn|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable" style"text-align:centre;"
! Year!! Award !! Category!!Song !! Result
|-
|2019
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Music Video
|Yaad Teri and Jayaz
|{{Won}}<ref>{{Citation|title=Rahul Vaidya wins the ITA Awards..|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wObFDeWW7Go |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/wObFDeWW7Go |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=23 June 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.rahulvaidya.in/ Official Website]
* {{IMDb name|id=3082207}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|rahul-vaidya}}

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