Born and bred in Mumbai, Maharashtra, singer Rahul Vaidya first gained nationwide fame when he finished third on the first season of Indian Idol. He has competed in various reality singing shows right from his childhood years, and won several competitions, including Star Plus’s Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar.
He’s been credited with a number of viral hit songs such as Qabool Kar Le, Be Intehaan, “Meri Zindagi” and “Do Chaar Din”, to name a few. Some of his popular albums include Tera Intezar and Vande Mataram. In 2020, he took part in the controversial hit reality TV show Bigg Boss, hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
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Rahul Vaidya Biography
Rahul Vaidya was born on the 23rd of September 1987, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He’s currently 34 years old.
| Birth Name | Rahul Vaidya |
| Nickname | Rahul |
| Date of Birth | September 23, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Profession | Pop Singer, Playback Singer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Family and Education
Very little is known about his life prior to his rise to fame. He is the youngest child of Indian parents Krushna Vaidya, who was an engineer at Maharashtra State Electricity Board, and Geeta Vaidya. He grew up alongside his older sister Shruti Vaidya.
Vaidya attended Hansraj Murari School in Mumbai and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Mithibai College of Arts in Mumbai.
Rahul Vaidya Personal Life
Rahul Vaidya is currently in a relationship with Disha Parmar, a television actress who is probably best known for Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She appeared in Rahul’s Yaad Teri music video in 2019. The duo married on July 16, 2021.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches Centimeters -173 cm Meters – 1.73 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 74 kg Pounds – 163 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Often seen in beard |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Rahul Vaidya released his debut studio album entitled Tera Intezar in 2005, which consists of eight songs. The album’s lead single “Tera Intezar” was a super-duper hit as well as well-received by the audience.
He has contributed to the soundtrack of several Bollywood films as well as released independent singles. Some of his hit songs are “Qabool Kar Le,” “Be Intehaan,” “Meri Zindagi,” and “Do Chaar Din”.
Television Debut
In 2004, Rahul appeared as a contestant in the first season of the reality show, Indian Idol. He finished third that season trailed by Abhijeet Sawant (winner) and Amit Sana (first runner-up).
Famous For
The Punjabi singer is quite famous for having appeared on various reality TV shows. Though he has been a part of many TV shows, the one that elevated his popularity across the country was Bigg Boss Season 14, a reality show hosted by Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
His other notable appearances include Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star and Music Ka Maha Muqqabla.
Rahul Vaidya Facts
From an early age, he took vocal lessons from renowned playback singers Mr. Suresh and Mrs. Padma Wadkar.
He was dabbled Singing Superstar of India after he won the singing reality show Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star on Star Plus in 2008.
In 2010, he became an undefeated champion on the reality show called Music ka Maha Mukabala, where he was mentored by Shankar Mahadevan.
Rahul has hosted two TV shows Jhoom India on Sahara One and Aaja Mahi ve on Star Plus.
In 2020, he was featured in the “7th Sexiest Musician Alive 2020” and the “Emerging Star of 2020” lists. Both were published by Musiculture Magazine.