Prashant Tamang`s death: Anu Malik remembers Indian Idol 3 winner

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang`s death has sent the entire country in shock. The singer and actor died on January 11 in New Delhi, at the age of 43. Prashant became a household name after winning Indian Idol 3. Following his death, several people are offering condolences, remembering the singer and actor. Indian Idol 3 judge Anu Malik has also expressed his grief and mourned the loss of Prashant. 

Anu Malik mourns the death of Prashant Tamang

During an interview with Hindustan Times, Anu Malik recalled the time he realised about Prashant`s death. He shared, "I was in a recording and this news has spaced me out completely. I had seen his struggle, seen him grow, take my criticism and praise. He would take my feedback, makes changes in the mukhda, antra and ask me how is it sounding? I had never seen such madness in anybody, I would tell him to take it easy but that guy was a workaholic and superb human being."

The singer further added, "We just lost Zubeen Garg and how do I process this news now? He had a full life ahead in terms of music and shows. I would tell him he should do more shows. My heart goes out to the family and I hope God gives them tremendous strength to bear the loss.`

Prashant Tamang`s death

Actor-singer Prashant Tamang, who was recently seen in the role of an assassin in the 2nd season of the superhit streaming show Paatal Lok, reportedly passed away at the age of 43. He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. Prashant was also the winner of the singing reality show Indian Idol season 3 in 2007.

He hailed from a Nepali-speaking Gorkha family. Before entering the music industry, Tamang served in the Kolkata Police, a background that played a visible role in shaping his public image during the competition. His journey on Indian Idol stood out not just for his vocal ability but also for the mass public support he received, particularly from the Gorkha community across India and abroad. Tamang`s performances were marked by a simple, earnest singing style rather than technical flamboyance.

(With inputs from IANS)