Indian Idol Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43 in Delhi

• Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol 3 winner and actor, passed away at 43 in New Delhi.
• He died at his Janakpuri residence after a stroke, with reports also mentioning a heart attack.
• Born in Darjeeling, Tamang joined Kolkata Police before his Indian Idol victory in 2007, becoming a symbol of hope for the Gorkha and Nepali-speaking communities.
• After his music career, he ventured into acting, appearing in Nepali films and Indian projects like Paatal Lok Season 2 and Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan.
• Filmmaker Rajesh Ghatani and singer Pramod Kharel highlighted Tamang's significant influence on Nepali singers and his representation of Nepali-speaking communities.

Why It Matters: Indian Idol 3 winner and actor Prashant Tamang passed away at 43 in Delhi, shocking fans.