Bollywood mourns: Indian Idol Season 3 winner Prashant Tamang passes away, fans in shock

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : Singer and actor Prashant Tamang has passed away. Prashant Tamang, who gained nationwide recognition by winning "Indian Idol Season 3" in 2007, passed away at the age of 43. He died today, January 11, 2026, in New Delhi. It is reported that he was found dead at his residence. The cause of his death has not yet been officially confirmed. However, preliminary information suggests a heart attack. Medical reports are awaited.

Prashant Tamang 's journey from Kolkata Police to Indian Idol

was once a constable in the Kolkata Police. During his service, he was also involved with the police orchestra and won hearts with his singing at various events. Recognizing his talent, senior officers advised him to participate in "Indian Idol." Prashant subsequently auditioned and was not only selected for the competition, but also emerged as the winner of "Indian Idol Season 3" in 2007.

Prashant Tamang has also made a name for himself in the world of acting, along with singing. He recently made headlines for his portrayal of Daniel Lecho in the second season of the web series "Paatal Lok," where his performance was highly appreciated. After winning Indian Idol, he released his own music album, consisting of Hindi and Nepali songs. He has also been active as a singer and actor in Hindi and Nepali films.

His story became an inspiration

Prashant Tamang's success story is considered one of the most inspiring stories of Indian reality TV. Despite limited resources and little support, his simplicity and honesty won the hearts of viewers across the country. He received tremendous support, especially from Darjeeling, the Gorkha community, and Northeast India. His victory became not just a reality show success, but an example of hope and struggle for millions of young people.