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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Rahul Krishna Vaidya
| image = Rahul Vaidya at 61st Filmfare Awards.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Rahul Vaidya at [[61st Filmfare Awards]]
| image_size =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name =
| alias = RKV
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|09|23|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=World|first=Republic|title=Everything you need to know about Indian Idol star Rahul Vaidya|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/television-news/rahul-vaidya-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-indian-idol-star.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=[[Republic World]]|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Indian pop]], [[playback singing]]
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 2005–present
| Partner = [[Disha Parmar]]
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website = {{url|rahulvaidya.in}}
}}
'''Rahul Krishna Vaidya''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] singer and music composer.<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><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet Bigg Boss Season 14 Winner Rahul Vaidya|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-14-contestant-rahul-vaidya-photos-videos-6610295/|date=4 October 2020}}</ref>

==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<ref name="teesra">{{cite news|title=Teesra Idol he. |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/15/stories/2005101500090400.htm|access-date=6 December 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 October 2005}}</ref> and entered various child talent competitions. Vaidya is currently dating Indian model and actress, [[Disha Parmar]],He Proposes Her On ITV Reality Show [[Bigg Boss 14]].

==Career==

He finished third on the first season of [[Indian Idol]]. Although, he was hotly tipped to win,<ref>{{cite news|title=Making of the Indian Idol|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050213/asp/look/story_4369163.asp|access-date=6 December 2010|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 February 2005}}</ref> Rahul faced his defeat in the penultimate round, on 18 February 2005. Eight months later, he released his debut album ''[[Tera Intezar]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rahul Vaidya on life after Indian Idol|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/04rahul.htm|access-date=6 December 2010|work=Rediff.com|date=4 October 2005}}</ref> [[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]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Rahul beats Abhijit to become 'Superstar'|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rahul-beats-abhijit-to-become-superstar_1177318|access-date=6 December 2010|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=13 July 2008}}</ref> a reality singing show on [[Star Plus]]. Rahul came back in the show to cheer the top 4 contestants in Grand Finale.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-19/tv/32316224_1_finale-grand-success-contestants| 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 a contestant on [[Bigg Boss (Hindi Season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]], but walked out on day 62, then re-entered after few days.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 December 2020|title=Bigg Boss 14: First Pictures of Rahul Vaidya's Re-entry in Bigg Boss|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/bigg-boss-14-first-pictures-of-rahul-vaidyas-re-entry-surface-on-the-internet-check-them-out-3177377.html|access-date=17 December 2020|website=[[News18]]|language=en}}</ref>
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 [[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla#Maggi Pazzta Shankar.27s Rockstars.5B5.5D|Shankar's Rockstars]] and his team won contest, beating Shaan's Strikers in the finale.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-03-22|title=Shankar beats Shaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shankar-beats-shaan/story-WWhHp83pdj2AOuJWfcQp7I.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, Vaidya entered in the reality show, [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]], where he got love and support from the audience for his gameplay and his friendship with fellow contestant [[Aly Goni]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Bromance tales: Five statements by Aly Goni that shows his love for Rahul Vaidya|url=https://www.tellyexpress.com/bromance-tales-five-statements-by-aly-goni-that-shows-his-love-for-rahul-vaidya/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Tellyexpress|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Television==

{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Name
! Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1 2004-05|Indian Idol 1]]''
| Contestant
| Finalist (second runner-up)
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-26|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=2021-02-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]''
|Contestant
| Winner
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-07-14|title=Rahul Vaidya is the Superstar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rahul-vaidya-is-the-superstar/story-0dVNGUwi57oqofKm3jMS0L.html|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Aajaa Mahi Vay''
| Host
| Along with Vinit Singh
|
|-
| 2010
| [[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]
| Contestant
| Part of Shankar's Superstars team, winning team
|<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=2021-02-09|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7)]]''
| Contestant
| Wild Card Entrant; 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>
|-
| 2020–present
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
| Contestant
| Top five contestant
| style="text-align:center;" |<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>
|}

==Discography==

===Singles===
* ''Hello Madam'' ([[Shaadi No. 1]])
* ''God Promise Dil'' ([[Shaadi No. 1]])
* ''Aabhas ha'' (Yanda Kartavya Aahe)
* ''Sanse Meri Sase'' (Jigyasa)
* ''Qabool Kar Le'' ([[Jaan-E-Mann]])
* ''Ek Rupaiya'' ([[Krazy 4]])
* ''Chunar Chunar'' ([[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]
* ''Be Intehaan (Unplugged) ''([[Race 2]])
* ''[[Tujvin Sakhya Re]]'' (Title Song)
* ''Avakhalase Sparsh Te'' ([[Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda]])
* ''It's All About Tonight'' ([[Ishkq in Paris]])
* ''What The 'FARK''' ([[Amit Sahni Ki List]])
* ''Fan'' (ft. [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]])
* ''Baaton Ko Teri Unplugged'' ([[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]])
* ''Meri Zindagi'' ([[Bhaag Johnny]])
* ''Dilbar Mere'' (The Unwind Mix - Bollywood Unwind 2)
* ''Do Chaar Din Single'' (ft. [[Karan Kundra]] & [[Ruhi Singh]])
* ''Simple Dress'' (ft. [[Chetna Pande]])
* ''Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka'' (Bollywood Unwind 4)
* ''Maine Puchha Chand Se'' (The Unwind Mix)
* ''Lambo''
* ''Yaad Teri''
* ''Keh Do Na''
* ''Jayaz Hai''

==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==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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* [http://www.rahulvaidya.in/ Official Website]
* {{IMDb name|id=3082207}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|rahul-vaidya}}
* {{Instagram|rahulvaidyarkv}}
*{{Facebook|RahulVaidyaOfficialPage}}
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[[Category:Indian male film singers]]
[[Category:Indian male pop singers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Musicians from Nagpur]]
[[Category:Indian Idol participants]]
[[Category:Mithibai College alumni]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss contestants]]

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