Indian Idol 3 Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43; Friends Recall Paatal Lok 2 Role

• Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol Season 3 winner and Paatal Lok Season 2 actor, passed away at 43.
• He died suddenly from a cardiac arrest on January 11, 2026, at his Janak Puri residence in New Delhi.
• Tamang gained national fame after winning Indian Idol 3 in 2007, becoming a household name.
• He received praise for his role as Daniel Acho, a sniper, in the crime drama Paatal Lok Season 2 on Prime Video.
• Friends expressed shock at his sudden death, noting he was 'hale and hearty' days prior.

Why It Matters: Indian Idol 3 winner and actor Prashant Tamang passed away at 43 due to cardiac arrest.