What Happened to Prashant Tamang?
Prashant Tamang, the Indian Idol Season 3 winner and popular singer-actor from Darjeeling, died on 11 January 2026 in New Delhi after a sudden cardiac event. According to Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) on X, Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 due to a heart attack in New Delhi, marking an untimely loss.
He was 43. Reports say he felt unwell at home in Janakpuri, was rushed to hospital by his wife, and was declared brought dead. The news hit fans and the music fraternity hard because there had been no widely reported major health issues, and he had been actively performing shows in Dubai and Arunachal Pradesh just days before his death.
Social media quickly filled with clips of his Indian Idol 3 performances, scenes from Paatal Lok 2, and memories of how his win once united Gorkha communities across India and abroad.
Who was Prashant Tamang?
Prashant Tamang was an Indian singer and actor best known for winning Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007 and later working in Nepali films and Hindi web series like Paatal Lok 2. Born on 4 January 1983 in Darjeeling to traffic constable Madan Tamang and Rupa Tamang, he joined Kolkata Police as a constable after his father’s death and initially sang with the Kolkata Police Orchestra.
His Indian Idol journey turned him into a symbol of Gorkha pride; voting campaigns in the hills and Northeast were so intense that his win is still remembered as a cultural turning point that energised the Gorkhaland movement.
After the show, he released albums, did concerts worldwide, and shifted into acting with Nepali films and, more recently, a praised role in Paatal Lok 2 as Daniel Acho.
He was also part of Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, slated for release in April 2026, which will now be viewed as his final big-screen appearance.
How Did Prashant Tamang Die?
Prashant Tamang died after what authorities and family have described as a sudden cardiac arrest at his residence in Delhi. According to police and hospital reports, he was taken by his wife to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital in Janakpuri on the morning of 11 January 2026, where doctors declared him dead on arrival around 9–9:30 a.m.
Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) on X, Prashant Tamang—Indian Idol winner and Paatal Lok actor—has died at the age of 43 after suffering a stroke, marking another significant loss after Zubin.
Delhi Police recorded statements from his wife and relatives, who clearly said they did not suspect foul play, and the case has been treated as a natural death pending post-mortem formalities.
Family members shared that he had returned from a show in Dubai on 27 December, performed in Arunachal Pradesh on 7 January, and seemed healthy in video calls just days before he collapsed, which only adds to the shock around a 43‑year‑old collapsing from a cardiac event.
His body is being taken back to Darjeeling for final rites, with fans already gathering in his hometown to pay respects to the singer who once turned a TV talent show victory into a matter of regional identity and pride.
Disclaimer
Information about Prashant Tamang’s death, age, career and circumstances of his passing is based on recent news reports and public statements from authorities and family. Details may evolve as official documents and investigations are completed. This content is for informational purposes only, not medical, legal, or investigative advice.
