Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer and music composer. He has participated in reality shows Indian Idol 1 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7, Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.

Early life

Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha and entered various child talent competitions.

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''. 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. 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.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.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.In 2020, he participated in Colors TV's reality show ''Bigg Boss 14'', and emerged as the runner-up of the show. 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. He proposed to her during his appearance on ''Bigg Boss 14''. They were married on 16 July 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2023.

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)
Evvariki (Josh)
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)
Baaton Ko Teri Unplugged (All Is Well)
Meri Zindagi (Bhaag Johnny)
Dilbar Mere (The Unwind Mix – Bollywood Unwind 2)
Do Chaar Din Single (ft. Karan Kundra and Ruhi Singh)
Simple Dress (ft. Chetna Pande)
Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildar Ka (Bollywood Unwind 4)
Maine Puchha Chand Se (The Unwind Mix)
Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma (Unplugged)
Lambo
Yaad Teri (ft. Disha Parmar)
Keh Do Na
Jayaz Hai
Tera Intazaar
Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade (War Telugu Version)
Maa Meri Maa
Mere Rashqa Qamar (Unplugged)
Tribute to SRK (Unplugged)
Dil Diyan Gallan (EDM Mix)
Unadhallavaa (Padmaavat Movie Tamil version)
Oka Praanam Oka Jeevitham (Padmaavat Telugu version)
Salangaigal (War Movie Tamil version)
Madhanya (with Asees Kaur ft. Disha Parmar)
Kinna Sona (ft.Rashami Desai)
Aly
Chhaap Tilak (with Palak Muchhal)
Matthe Te Chamkan (With Aishwarya Bhandari)
Shayad Fir Se (ft. Rajat Verma and Anjali Arora)