Indian Idol Season 3 Winner Prashant Tamang Passes Away at 43

• Prashant Tamang, winner of 'Indian Idol Season 3' in 2007, passed away at the age of 43.
• The singer and former Kolkata Police officer was found dead at his New Delhi residence on January 11, 2026.
• Preliminary reports suggest a heart attack as the cause of death, though official medical confirmation is pending.
• Tamang's journey from a police constable to a national singing sensation inspired millions, especially from Darjeeling and the Gorkha community.
• He also had a career in acting, notably in 'Paatal Lok' Season 2, and released music albums in Hindi and Nepali.

Why It Matters: Indian Idol Season 3 winner Prashant Tamang, a former Kolkata Police officer, died at 43.