Rahul Krushna Vaidya (born 23 September 1987) is an Indian singer and composer. He started his career with the reality show Indian Idol 1, where he became 2nd runner-up. He has also participated in Bigg Boss 14 and was crowned 1st runner-up. He also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and became a finalist.

Early life

Vaidya grew up in Mumbai, where he studied music under Himanshu Manocha.

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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, on September 20th, 2023. The duo has decided the name of their little daughter: “Navya.”

Rahul Vaidya Age Girlfriend Wife Family Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	RKV (Rahul Krushna Vaidya)
Profession	Singer
Physical Stats & More
Height	in centimeters– 166 cm in meters– 1.66 m in feet & inches– 5′ 5¼”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	TV (Contestant): Indian Idol (2004) Music Album (Singer): Tera Intezar (2005)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	23 September 1987 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2025)	38 Years
Birthplace	Nagpur, Maharashtra
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Nagpur, Maharashtra
School	Hansraj Morarji Public School, Mumbai
College/University	Mithibai College, Mumbai
Educational Qualification	Graduation
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	16 July 2021
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Syesha Kapoor (Alka Yagnik‘s Daughter; Rumoured) • Disha Parmar (Actor)
Family
Wife/Spouse	Disha Parmar
Children	On 20 September 2023, Rahul and Disha welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Parents	Father– Krushna Vaidya (Engineer in Maharashtra State Electricity Board) Mother– Geeta Vaidya
Siblings	Sister– Shruti K Vaidya (Elder)
Favourite Things
Song	Abhi Na Jao Chodkar Ke Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi’ by Mohammed Rafi
Food	Dal and Rice
Cricketer	Virat Kohli
Singer(s)	Sonu Nigam, Sajid–Wajid, Alka Yagnik
Style Quotient
Car Collection	He has a few cars like Audi and Mercedes.

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 the title song of the television series Ek Ladki Anjaani Si.

He 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 sang “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.

He 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.

In 2024, he participated in Colors TV’s reality show called Laughter Chef. The show emerged as highly popular and gained the audience’s attention.

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
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
2007	Jjhoom India	Host
2008	Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star	Contestant	Winner
	Aajaa Mahi Vay	Host
2010	Music Ka Maha Muqqabla	Contestant	Winner
2012	Ramleela- Ajay Devgn ke Saath	Voice of Lord Rama	Musical Cast
2014	Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7	Contestant	Not selected
2015	Indian Idol Junior 2	Guest
2017	The Drama Company
	Music Ki Pathshala	Host
2020–2021	Bigg Boss 14	Contestant	1st runner-up
2021	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11		6th place
2024	Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment

Guest appearances

Year	Title
2021	Dance Deewane 3
	Zee Comedy Show
	Bigg Boss 15
	Kaun Banega Crorepati 13
2022	The Khatra Khatra Show
	Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti
	Indian Idol 13

Discography

Film songs

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”

Non-film songs

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