Indian Idol OG Winner Abhijeet Sawant VS Rahul Vaidya’s Net Worth: Runner-Up Charges 150% Higher Fee For Stage Shows, Earned A Whopping 3.3 Crore For Khatron Ke Khiladi!
Abhijeet Saawant and Rahul Vaidya were the most loved contestants of Indian Idol. Here's how their fates turned after the show.
Indian Idol Winner Abhijeet Sawant & Runner-Up Rahul Vaidya Have Been Pitted Against Each Other ( Photo Credit – Instagram; SET India / YouTube )
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Indian Idol was a show that revolutionized reality shows in the history of Indian television. However, at the time it aired, a lot of speculations were made about whether it was real or scripted. For the first time, India witnessed a battle of commoners and of three boys – Abhijeet Sawant, Amit Sana & Rahul Vaidya.
While Rahul finished third and Abhijeet Sawant won the show, there had always been a battle of sorts between the runner-up and the winner. Eventually, Rahul gained more stardom over the years.
Abhijeet was the star of the moment, Rahul Vaidya was the boy who hustled and survived. After Indian Idol, the singer was one of the most sought-after performers over the years, and their growth in salaries and assets is a testimony to the fact that while one of them won the title, the other won the popularity game hands down.
As per various reports and events, the OG Indian Idol winner charges somewhere between 6 – 8 lakh for a performance. However, once upon a time, he won the show. He was loaded with offers and performances, but eventually, the stardom faded. But while he was at the top, he made sure to fulfill all that was required. Making a home, getting married, and settling down in life.
Rahul Vaidya’s Fee Per Show
Rahul is a star performer who charges anywhere between 15 – 18 lakh depending upon the size of the event and the audience. Ideally, currently, Rahul charges as much as 150% higher than Abhijit Sawant.
Abhijeet Sawant’s Net Worth
Not much is known about Abhijeet Sawant’s net worth but some exaggerated sources claim it to be somewhere between 6 – 8 crore. However, other sources claim it to be oscillating between 1.2 crore to 1.5 crore, which seems justifiable considering Abhijeet’s body of work.
Rahul Vaidya’s Net Worth
The singer-performer holds a humble net worth of around 3 – 3.5 crore. The performer was paid 1 lakh per week for his participation in Bigg Boss 14. In total, he earned only 20 lakh from the show. However, his popularity shot from the reality show, and he was paid a whopping 15 lakh per episode for Khatron Ke Khiladi. He earned a total of 3.3 crore from the stunt reality show.
What Happened After Indian Idol 1’s Grand Finale
While Abhijeet Sawant won the Indian Idol 1 trophy and a cash prize of 1 crore, Rahul Vaidya was signed by Sony BGM for a contract where he was paid 10 lakh per month as a part of his contract. That’s right, the 18-year-old boy earned this much despite losing the show!
That is how you measure success and stardom, we guess!
