Actor-singer Prashant Tamang, who was recently seen in the role of an assassin in the 2nd season of the superhit streaming show ‘Paatal Lok’, has reportedly passed away at the age of 43.
He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. Prashant was also the winner of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ season 3 in 2007. He hailed from a Nepali-speaking Gorkha family. Before entering the music industry, Tamang served in the Kolkata Police, a background that played a visible role in shaping his public image during the competition. His journey on Indian Idol stood out not just for his vocal ability but also for the mass public support he received, particularly from the Gorkha community across India and abroad.
His fellow contestant from the show, Amit Paul shared a tribute for him. Taking to the Stories section of his Instagram.
He won the season with a record number of votes, defeating Amit Paul in the finale. Following his victory, Tamang released his debut album ‘Dhanyavaad’ in 2007, which included songs in Hindi and Nepali. Over time, he shifted focus more toward Nepali-language music, where he has built a steady career and loyal audience. He also acted in a few Nepali films. He remains an important figure as one of the earliest reality-show winners whose success was driven by strong regional identity and grassroots support. His win is often cited as a turning point in how audience voting power shaped Indian television talent shows. (IANS)
