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Rahul Krushna Vaidya | |
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| Born | Rahul Krushna Vaidya 23 September 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | RKV |
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| Years active | 1997, 2004–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Indian pop playback singing |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Labels | RKV |
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]
Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha. [4]
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.[ citation needed ]
Vaidya was in a relationship with model and actress Disha Parmar. He proposed to her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14 . [10] They were married on 16 July 2021. [11] The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, on 20 September 2023. [12] The duo has decided the name of their little daughter: "Navya." [13]
Vaidya was ranked at No.16 in the Times of India 's 20 Most Desirable Men on Television in 2020. [14]
| 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-present | Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment | |||
| 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] | |
| 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" |
| 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 | |
| Year | Award | Category | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Music video | Yaad Teri and Jayaz | Won [47] |
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