Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer. 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 14, finishing as the first runner-up. In 2021, he participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and became a finalist. He is known for participating in the singing reality shows Indian Idol 1, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star and Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, the latter two of which he won.

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. Although he was hotly tipped to win, 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 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. 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 2020, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 14, where he finished in second place.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 Vaidya. He proposed to her during his appearance on Bigg Boss 14. They were married on 16 July 2021.

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) 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)

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)