Prashant Tamang, the popular singer who won Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007 and later acted in films and web series, died on Sunday at the age of 43 at his home in New Delhi. The cause of death was reported as a heart attack.
He was found unresponsive at his home in Janak Puri. His family took him to a hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. A post-mortem is expected to give more details.
Born on January 4, 1983, in Darjeeling, Tamang came from a Nepali-speaking Gorkha family. Before entering the entertainment world, he worked as a police constable in West Bengal. He gained nationwide fame after winning Indian Idol, with his unique voice and warm personality winning over millions of fans.
After his win, Tamang released his first music album Dhanyavaad and performed in India and abroad. He later acted in Nepali films like Gorkha Paltan and Kina Maya Ma. In India, he became known for his role as sniper Daniel Lecho in the web series Paatal Lok Season 2.
At the time of his death, he had finished shooting for the upcoming Bollywood film Battle of Galwan, starring Salman Khan.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Aley, and their young daughter, Ariah. Fans, fellow actors, and public figures have expressed their grief. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised his journey from a small town to national fame and the pride he brought to the Gorkha community.
Prashant Tamang’s sudden death has left fans and colleagues heartbroken, with many remembering him as a humble, talented artist whose singing and performances touched hearts.
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