Indian Idol 3 winner Prashant Tamang dies at the age of 43, also worked in ‘Paatal Lok’ series

Mumbai:A very sad and shocking news has come out from the entertainment world on Sunday. Indian Idol Season 3 winner, popular singer and actor Prashant Tamang is no more with us. His sudden demise at the age of 43 has left his fans as well as the entire film and music industry in mourning.

Prashant Tamang had made a special place in millions of hearts with his voice and simple style. The dream he started by winning Indian Idol in 2007 continued to shine in the world of music and acting for years. But this sad news that came on January 11 has left his fans in deep shock.

Cause of death?

On the morning of 11 January 2026, Prashant Tamang suffered a heart attack, after which he was immediately taken to the hospital. However, the doctors declared him dead after investigation. As soon as the news of his sudden demise spread, there was a wave of mourning in the music and film world. Many big artists and their fans paid emotional tribute to him on social media and remembered his contribution.

Got nationwide recognition from Indian Idol 3

Prashant Tamang was born on 4 January 1983 in Darjeeling. He belonged to Nepali-Indian background. He made his mark in the entire country by winning Indian Idol Season 3. The songs sung by him during the show won the hearts of the audience and he became famous at the national level.

Before Indian Idol, Prashant was working as a constable in Kolkata Police and used to sing in the police orchestra. From there his musical journey got a new flight.

Shine in the world of films and music

After winning the reality show, Prashant Tamang sang songs in many films and also made his presence felt in Nepali cinema. He released many music albums, which were very popular among the listeners. Not only singing, he also ventured into acting. In the web series ‘Paatal Lok 2’, he attracted the attention of both the audience and critics by playing the role of a sniper and showed a different color of his talent.

A golden journey remained incomplete

The place that Prashant Tamang had made in the hearts of music lovers with his hard work, honesty and melodious voice will always be remembered. His sudden departure is a big loss for the industry, which will not be easy to compensate.