His talent is unquestionable and his parents have always supported his desire to learn singing. Rahul can see the building in which Sonu Nigam lives from his house and that in its self has been a HUGE inspiration for his singing. He has taken his preparation time before the final rounds very seriously practicing to perform and not just sing.
Interview Q & A
Being scolded by Sonu Nigam in the Theatre Round how did that affect you?
I am just seventeen and I am willing to learn from my mistakes. I was heart broken and it was a challenge to improve myself. I become very emotional about the whole thing. I started practicing six to seven hours a day. My only aim in the semi finals was to reinstate myself.
Describe yourself
I AM THE BEST
Do we now have a more mature Rahul Vaidya?
Indian Idol has been a great platform for me. It has made me grow as a person. Today I consider myself privileged. There are many talented people but to be famous is god's blessing. I respect this fact and remember god all the time.
What kind of a guy is Rahul Vaidya?
Hey I am an honest guy. If I get that money I will do something for the shoeshine boys. Whenever it is possible I give them something but I have always wished that I could something more for them.
What was your experience like at the Immies?
It was amazing to meet the international artist specially the UK Idol top three Darius. It was a great exposure for us. I got to meet Illa Arun, Pankaj Udhas and Hrithik Roshan live. Normally I would have met them as a fan but being a part of the Indian Idol gave me a status and I got special attention.
What will you do if you become the Indian Idol especially with all that money?
I will buy sarees for my mother. My sister loves new dresses, cosmetics and shoes; I will get her all those things. For myself I will get all kinds of music, even from other countries. I want to evolve and become an all rounder. I want to learn jazz. Another thing I will do is get myself a music room. At the moment we live in a small flat and there is no privacy while doing my riyaz. I will definitely get for myself is a bike I am crazy about them.
You have reached so far, what has been the reaction of your friends and family?
I have no words to describe my parents. Today they are thrilled but the fact is that I am here is because of them. I cannot remember when if I was listening to music or doing my riyaz they have ever asked me to study. They are here in Mumbai because of me. When they discovered that I had this talent they came to Mumbai to given me an opportunity to learn music. If I become the Indian Idol I will buy a car for my Dad. He gets tired traveling by bus. This is the first thing I will so.
WATCH OUT
Here you have a great voice and great looks too. With years of musical training Rahul is technically sound and has great voice modulation and sings just right.
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