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*''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
*''[[Indian Idol#Season 1|Indian Idol 1]]''
*''[[Indian Idol#Season 1|Indian Idol 1]]''
*''[[Bigg Boss 14]]''
*''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''
*''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''
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'''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.
'''Rahul Krushna Vaidya''' (born 23 September 1987) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] singer.<ref>{{Cite news|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]]|date=9 October 2015 }}</ref> He has worked as a [[playback singer]] in [[Bollywood]] films such as ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]'', ''[[Jaan-E-Mann]]'' and ''[[Krazzy 4]]''. He also participated in the reality shows ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1|Indian Idol 1]]'', ''[[Bigg Boss 14]]'' and ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''.<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>
 
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==
==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}}
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>


==Career==
== 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]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/04rahul.htm|title=Rahul Vaidya on life after Indian Idol|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> Later he sang for films, such as  ''Jigyasa'', ''Hot Money'' and ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' and title song of television series ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]''.
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]]''.
Vaidya was the host of the show ''[[Jjhoom India]]''. 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 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.


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.<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>


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, he participated in [[Colors TV]]'s reality show [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|''Bigg Boss 14'']], and emerged as the runner-up of the show.<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.


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>
==Personal life==
 
Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress [[Disha Parmar]]. He proposed 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=16 July 2021 |title=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 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/rahul-vaidya-and-disha-parmar-look-made-for-each-other-in-their-dreamy-wedding-photos/photostory/84471797.cms |access-date=30 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> On 18th May, 2023 the couple announced on there instagram that the couple is expecting their first child together.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/rahul-vaidya-and-disha-parmar-announce-their-pregnancy-share-videos-from-sonography/amp_articleshow/100335024.cms | title=Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar announce their pregnancy: Share videos from sonography | newspaper=The Times of India | date=19 May 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/rahul-vaidya-disha-parmar-all-set-to-welcome-first-child-see-cutest-announcement-post-2381094-2023-05-18 | title=Rahul Vaidya, Disha Parmar all set to welcome first child! See cutest announcement post }}</ref>
In 2021, Vaidya participated in the stunt-based reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]'' and became a finalist.


==Personal life==
== In the media ==
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>
Vaidya was ranked at No. 16 in the ''[[Times of India]]''{{'}}s 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|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|date=11 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


==Television==
==Television==
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|1997
|1997
|''Star Yaar Kalakar''
|''Star Yaar Kalakar''
| rowspan="5" |Contestant
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|Debut in TV
|Debut  
| 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>
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|1997–1998
|1997–1998
|[[Titan Antakshari|''Close Up Antakshari'']]
|[[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>
|style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
|2000
|2000
|''Aao Jhoomein Gaayen''
|''Aao Jhoomein Gaayen''
|Produced and Hosted by [[Annu Kapoor]]
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| 2001
| 2001
|[[List of programmes broadcast by StarPlus|''Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari'']]
|''Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari''
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|
|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>
|style="text-align:center;" |
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| 2004–2005
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1 2004-05|Indian Idol 1]]''
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 1 2004-05|Indian Idol 1]]''
| 2nd Runner-up
| 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>
| 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>
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|''[[Jjhoom India]]''
|''[[Jjhoom India]]''
|Host
|Host
|Along with [[Sucheta Khanna]]
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|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>
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| rowspan="2" | 2008
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]''
| ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]''
|Contestant
|Contestant
| Winner
|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>
| 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>
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|-
| ''[[Aajaa Mahi Vay]]''
| ''[[Aajaa Mahi Vay]]''
| Host
| Host
| Along with Vinit Singh
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| Contestant
| Contestant
| Winner
| 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>
|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/|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
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|2012
|2012
|[[Ramleela Ajay Devgn ke Saath|''Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath'']]
|[[Ramleela Ajay Devgn ke Saath|''Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath'']]
|Voice of Lord Rama  
|Voice of Lord Rama  
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|Musical Cast
|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>
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| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7)]]''
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7]]''
| Contestant
| Contestant
| Wildcard entry (Not selected)
| 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>
| 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>
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|''[[Indian Idol Junior 2]]
|''[[Indian Idol Junior 2]]
| rowspan="2" | Guest
| 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>
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=September 16, 2015 |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|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| ''[[The Drama Company]]''
| ''[[The Drama Company]]''
|Along with [[Mika Singh]]
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| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
| rowspan="2" | Contestant  
| rowspan="2" | Contestant  
| 1st Runner-up
| 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>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news|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]]|date=13 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2021
| 2021
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'']]''
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''
| Finalist (6th place)
| 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>
|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 news|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|date=16 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|}
 
===Guest appearances===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Ref.
|-
|-
|[[Dance Deewane|''Dance Deewane (season 3)'']]
| rowspan="4"|2021
| rowspan="4" |Guest
|'' [[Dance Deewane |Dance Deewane 3]]''
| 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>
|<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]]''
| ''[[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>
| <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'']]
| ''[[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>
| <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]]''
| '' [[Kaun Banega Crorepati |Kaun Banega Crorepati 13]]''
| Through video calling
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2022
|''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra|The Khatra Khatra Show]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=The Khatra Khatra Show: Bharti Singh Gives 'Shocking' Punishment to Rashami Desai, Rahul Vaidya in Hilarious Video |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/the-khatra-khatra-show-bharti-singh-gives-shocking-punishment-to-rashami-desai-rahul-vaidya-in-hilarious-video-4948322.html |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Indian Idol (Hindi TV series)|Indian Idol 13]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Idol Season 13: Exclusive! Rahul Vaidya, Malishka, Pawandeep Rajan and Dhvani Bhanushali to grace the show |url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/indian-idol-season-13-exclusive-rahul-vaidya-malishka-pawandeep-rajan-and-dhvani |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=Tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|}
|}
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| '''Film'''
| '''Film'''
| '''Song'''
| '''Song'''
| Ref.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Shaadi No. 1]]''
| ''Hello Madam''
| "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''
| "God Promise Dil"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2006
| rowspan="3" |2006
|[[Yanda Kartavya Aahe|''Yanda Kartavya Aahe'']]
|''Yanda Kartavya Aahe''
|''Aabhas Ha''
|"Aabhas Ha"
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Jaan-E-Mann]]''
| ''[[Jaan-E-Mann]]''
| ''Qabool Kar Le''
| "Qabool Kar Le"
|
|-
|-
|''[[Jigyaasa]]''
|''[[Jigyaasa]]''
|''Sanse Meri Sase''
|"Sanse Meri Sase"
|
|-
|-
| 2008
| 2008
| [[Krazy 4|''Krazy 4'']]
| ''[[Krazy 4]]''
| ''Ek Rupaiya''
| "Ek Rupaiya"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| [[Kisse Pyaar Karoon|''Kisse Pyaar Karoon'']]
| ''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]''
| ''Chunar Chunar''
| "Chunar Chunar"
|
|-
|-
|''[[Josh (2009 Telugu film)|Josh]]''
|''[[Josh (2009 Telugu film)|Josh]]''
|''Evvariki''
|"Evvariki"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013
| rowspan="3" |2013
|[[Race 2|''Race 2'']]
|''[[Race 2]]''
|''Be Intehaan (Unplugged)''
|"Be Intehaan (Unplugged)"
|
|-
|-
|[[Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda|''Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda'']]
|''[[Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda]]''
|''Avakhalase Sparsh Te''
|"Avakhalase Sparsh Te"
|
|-
|-
|[[Ishkq in Paris|''Ishkq in Paris'']]
|''[[Ishkq in Paris]]''
|''It's All About Tonight''
|"It's All About Tonight"
|
|-
|-
|2014
|2014
|[[Amit Sahni Ki List|''Amit Sahni Ki List'']]
|''[[Amit Sahni Ki List]]''
|''What The 'FARK'''
|"What The 'FARK'"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015
| rowspan="2" |2015
|[[All Is Well (2015 film)|''All Is Well'']]
|[[All Is Well (2015 film)|''All Is Well'']]
|''Baaton Ko Teri (Unplugged)''
|"Baaton Ko Teri (Unplugged)"
|
|-
|-
|[[Bhaag Johnny|''Bhaag Johnny'']]
|''[[Bhaag Johnny]]''
|''Meri Zindagi''
|"Meri Zindagi"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[Padmaavat]] (Tamil)''
|''[[Padmaavat]]'' (Tamil)
|''Unadhallavaa''
|"Unadhallavaa"
|
|-
|-
|''[[Padmaavat]] (Telugu)''
|''[[Padmaavat]]'' (Telugu)
|''Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham''
|"Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham"
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| rowspan="2" | 2019
|''[[War (2019 film)|War]] (Telugu)''
|''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' (Telugu)
|''Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade''
|"Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade"
|
|-
|''War (Tamil)''
|''Salangaigal''
|
|-
|-
|''[[War (2019 film)|War]]'' (Tamil)
|"Salangaigal"
|}
|}


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|- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#cfc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year'''
| '''Year'''
| '''Album(s)/Single(s)'''
| '''Album(s)/single(s)'''
| '''Label'''
| '''Label'''
| '''Notes'''
| '''Notes'''
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|-
|-
|2005
|2005
| [[Tera Intezar|''Tera Intezar'']]
| ''[[Tera Intezar]]''
| [[Sony Music India]]
| [[Sony Music India]]
| Debut Album
| 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>
|<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
|2011
| ''Aafno Mann (Nepali Album)''
| ''Aafno Mann''  
|Sonu Music
|Sonu Music
|
|
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|''Simple Dress''
|''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
|2018
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| [[Zee Music Company]]
| [[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>
|<ref>{{Cite news|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|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
| rowspan="3" |2019
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| rowspan="4" |Rahul Vaidya RKV
| 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>
|<ref>{{Cite news|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|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Lambo''
|''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>
|<ref>{{Cite news|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|date=10 March 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Jayaz''
|''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>
|<ref>{{Cite news|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|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020
|2020
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| Nupur Audio  
| 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>
| <ref>{{Cite news|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|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''Garbe Ki Raat''
| ''Garbe Ki Raat''
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|
|
|<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>
|<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>
|-
|2022
|''Naughty Balam''
| Rahul Vaidya RKV
| With [[Nikhita Gandhi]] ft. Mellow D
|
|-
|-
|}
|}
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* ''Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka'' (Bollywood Unwind 4)
* ''Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka'' (Bollywood Unwind 4)
* ''Maine Puchha Chand Se'' (The Unwind Mix)
* ''Maine Puchha Chand Se'' (The Unwind Mix)
*''Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma (Unplugged)''
*''Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma'' (Unplugged)
*''Mere Rashqa Qamar (Unplugged)''
*''Mere Rashqa Qamar'' (Unplugged)
*''Dil Diyan Gallan (EDM Mix)''
*''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==
==Awards==
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|2019
|2019
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Music Video
|Music video
|Yaad Teri and Jayaz
|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>
|{{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>
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
 
* [http://www.rahulvaidya.in/ Official Website]
* [http://www.rahulvaidya.in/ Official website]
* {{IMDb name|id=3082207}}
* {{IMDb name|id=3082207}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|rahul-vaidya}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|rahul-vaidya}}
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[[Category:Mithibai College alumni]]
[[Category:Mithibai College alumni]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants]]
[[Category:Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi participants]]
[[Category:1987 births]]

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

(1987-09-23) 23 September 1987 (age 38)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesRKV
Occupation
  • Singer
  • composer
Years active1997–present
Known for
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2021)
Musical career
GenresIndian pop
playback singing
InstrumentsVocal
LabelsRKV

Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer.[1] He has worked as a playback singer in Bollywood films such as Shaadi No. 1, Jaan-E-Mann and Krazzy 4. He also participated in the reality shows Indian Idol 1, Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.[2][3]

Early life[edit | edit source]

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

Career[edit | edit source]

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.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress Disha Parmar. He proposed her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14.[9] They were married on 16 July 2021.[10] On 18th May, 2023 the couple announced on there instagram that the couple is expecting their first child together.[11][12]

In the media[edit | edit source]

Vaidya was ranked at No. 16 in the Times of India's 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020.[13]

Television[edit | edit source]

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 [14]
2007 Jjhoom India Host
2008 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star Contestant Winner [15]
Aajaa Mahi Vay Host
2010 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla Contestant Winner [16]
2012 Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath Voice of Lord Rama Musical Cast
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Contestant Not selected [17]
2015 Indian Idol Junior 2 Guest [18]
2017 The Drama Company
Music Ki Pathshala Host [19]
2020–2021 Bigg Boss 14 Contestant 1st runner-up [20]
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 6th place [21][22]

Guest appearances[edit | edit source]

Year Title Ref.
2021 Dance Deewane 3 [23]
Zee Comedy Show [24]
Bigg Boss 15 [25]
Kaun Banega Crorepati 13
2022 The Khatra Khatra Show [26]
Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti
Indian Idol 13 [27]

Discography[edit | edit source]

Film songs[edit | edit source]

Year Film Song
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"

Non-film songs[edit | edit source]

Year Album(s)/single(s) Label Notes Ref.
2005 Tera Intezar Sony Music India Debut album [28]
2011 Aafno Mann Sonu Music [29]
2014 Fan Tips Official With Badshah [30]
Vande Mataram Rahul Vaidya RKV [31]
2016 Do Chaar Din T-Series [32]
Simple Dress
2018 Keh Do Na Zee Music Company [33]
2019 Yaad Teri Rahul Vaidya RKV [34]
Lambo [35]
Jayaz [36]
2020 Maa Meri Maa [37]
2021 Madhanya Desi Music Factory With Asees Kaur [38]
Kinna Sona Rahul Vaidya RKV [39]
Aly [40]
Chhap Tilak With Palak Muchhal [41]
Matthe Te Chamkan [42]
Shayad Fir Se Nupur Audio [43]
Garbe Ki Raat Rahul Vaidya RKV With Bhoomi Trivedi [44]
Zindagi Khafa Khafa Ishtar Music [45]
2022 Naughty Balam Rahul Vaidya RKV With Nikhita Gandhi ft. Mellow D

Others[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Song Result
2019 Indian Television Academy Awards Music video Yaad Teri and Jayaz Won[46]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya: I'm an entertainer more than a singer – The Times of India". The Times of India. 9 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya: I never expected to win". Rediff. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "From Indain Idol to Bigg Boss 14, here's everything about contestant Rahul Vaidya". www.indiatvnews.com. October 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "Teesra Idol he". The Hindu. 15 October 2005. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  5. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya on life after Indian Idol". www.rediff.com.
  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.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar announce their pregnancy: Share videos from sonography". The Times of India. 19 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya, Disha Parmar all set to welcome first child! See cutest announcement post".
  13. ↑ "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020 - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya is the Superstar". Hindustan Times. 14 July 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  16. ↑ "Music Ka Maha Muqabla's Grand Finale". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  17. ↑ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Confirmed Wild Card Entrants". 9 July 2014.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "राहुल वैद्य करणार म्युझिक की पाठशाला या कार्यक्रमाचे सूत्रसंचालन". Lokmat (in मराठी). 26 September 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ↑ "Bigg Boss 14: Rahul Re-entered – The Times of India". The Times of India. 13 December 2020.
  21. ↑ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11:Rahul Vaidya to Divyanka Tripathi, here are the participants". News 18.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ Dance Deewane 3 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Arundhati Grooves To Rahul's Melodious Tunes | Promo, retrieved 21 September 2021
  24. ↑ "Nia and Rahul promote their new song on a Zee Comedy Show". ZEE5 (in हिन्दी). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  25. ↑ "Bigg Boss 15: सलमान खान के साथ 'वीकेंड का वार' में दिखेंगे राहुल वैद्य और निया शर्मा? जानें डिटेल". News18 (in हिन्दी). 8 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ↑ "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.
  27. ↑ "Indian Idol Season 13: Exclusive! Rahul Vaidya, Malishka, Pawandeep Rajan and Dhvani Bhanushali to grace the show". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  28. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya Tera Intezaar". Mid-day. Retrieved 23 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. ↑ Aafno Man_Original _Song__||_ Rahul Vaidhya _Anil Kc's Album Aafno Mann Song, retrieved 23 June 2021
  30. ↑ The Summer Party Anthem 2014 – FAN – Rahul Vaidya feat Badshah, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 23 June 2021
  31. ↑ VANDE MATARAM – a tribute by RAHUL VAIDYA RKV | Durgesh Rajbhat FEAT. MIKA SINGH & KAPIL SHARMA, retrieved 23 June 2021
  32. ↑ DO CHAAR DIN Video Song | Karan Kundra,Ruhi Singh | Rahul Vaidya RKV | Latest Hindi Song |T-Series, retrieved 23 June 2021
  33. ↑ "Hindi Song Keh Do Na Sung By Rahul Vaidya | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  34. ↑ "Latest Punjabi Song Yaad Teri Sung Rahul Vaidya | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  35. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya's new single, Lambo, is catchy and refreshing - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  36. ↑ "Latest Hindi Song 'Jayaz' Sung By Rahul Vaidya RKV | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  37. ↑ Listen to Maa Meri Maa Song by Rahul Vaidya on Gaana.com, retrieved 8 October 2021
  38. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar live their future in wedding song Madhanya. Watch video". The Indian Express. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  39. ↑ "Rahul Vaidya shares his experience of working with Rashami Desai on Kinna Sona video". India Today. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  40. ↑ Desk, India com Entertainment (27 May 2021). "Rahul Vaidya's Aly Song: Singer's Soulful Voice, Heart-Touching Lyrics Make Aly Goni Emotional -Watch". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 16 August 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  41. ↑ Chhaap Tilak (feat. Rahul Vaidya & Palak Muchhal) - Single by Shreyas Puranik, 20 May 2021, retrieved 30 November 2021
  42. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "DisHul Wedding Film 16.07.2021 #TheDisHulWedding #DisHul". YouTube.
  43. ↑ "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". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  44. ↑ "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.
  45. ↑ "Zindagi Khafa Khafa Song Out: Rahul Vaidya And Rashmi Desai Star In A Romantic Song". ZEE5. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  46. ↑ Rahul Vaidya wins the ITA Awards.., archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 23 June 2021

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