Rahul Vaidya is now a household name and he has a big fan following on social media. As he celebrates his 34th birthday today, we look back at his journey, starting from 2004, and how he has only seen a rise in his career and following.

Indian Idol

It was in 2004 when we saw him on national television for the first time. It was the first season of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’. Rahul Vaidya was able to impress all the three judges on the panel that year- Anu Malik, Farah Khan, and Sonu Nigam, known for their unfiltered comments. Viewers were immediately drawn to his soothing voice and simple demeanour. Despite a strong support, he was eliminated in February 2005 and stood third in the competition. But the nation never forgot who he was. A star was on the brink of being born.