Old Clip Resurfaces from Rahul Vaidya’s Indian Idol Audition, Highlights Harsh Comments by Sonu Nigam and Anu Malik
Rahul Vaidya, who has made a name for himself in reality shows like Bigg Boss 14 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, is currently participating in the cooking show Laughter Chefs on Colors TV. Recently, an old video from his time on Indian Idol Season 1 has gone viral, reigniting conversations around his confidence and singing abilities.
In this audition clip, Sonu Nigam and Anu Malik—both prominent judges on the show—are seen harshly critiquing Rahul’s performance. Rahul, who was the second runner-up in Indian Idol, is seen singing the famous song Pretty Woman from the movie Kal Ho Naa Ho. The reaction of the judges was far from positive, with both Sonu Nigam and Anu Malik making disappointed and frustrated faces.
Sonu Nigam’s Disappointment Over Rahul Vaidya’s Singing Progress
Sonu Nigam, known for his strict judging style, expressed his disappointment. He told Rahul that his performance had consistently deteriorated. He reminded Rahul of his initial audition, saying, “The first song you sang, you sang it so well that Anu ji had said, ‘You’ve arrived’. But with each performance after that, you’ve been getting worse.”
According to Sonu, Rahul’s most recent song was his weakest performance yet. His words seemed to indicate that Rahul was losing his edge as the competition progressed.
Anu Malik Accuses Rahul of Overconfidence
Adding to Sonu’s critique, Anu Malik pointed out a different issue—overconfidence. Anu mentioned that Rahul’s attitude during his performances appeared arrogant, saying, “Why do you have so much overconfidence in yourself? Your attitude shows as if no one else exists but you.”
This remark from Anu Malik seemed to touch a nerve with viewers, as many began to comment on Rahul’s confidence, both during his time on Indian Idol and later on Bigg Boss.
Audience Reaction to the Viral Clip
Once the clip resurfaced, the public weighed in heavily on social media. Some supported the judges’ comments, while others found them too harsh. One viewer wrote, “He does have overconfidence, even Rubina used to tell him that in Bigg Boss.” Another commented, “He hasn’t changed at all; he’s still the same overconfident person.”
On the other hand, some users felt that Rahul’s progress and journey after Indian Idol have proven his talent. His consistent appearances in major reality shows and his ongoing participation in Laughter Chefs have shown that his confidence may have been justified.
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