Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Actor, Police Constable |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1983 |
| Age | 43 years (died on 11, Jan, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Tungsung Village, Darjeeling, West Bengal |
| Date of Death | 11/01/2026 |
Latest News about Prashant Tamang
11/01/2026
Indian Idol Season 3 winner Prashant Tamang passed away on January 11, 2026, at age 42 due to a stroke at his residence in New Delhi. He was rushed to a hospital in Dwarka but was pronounced dead on arrival. The news was confirmed by fellow singer Pramod Kharel, with no prior signs of health issues reported.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Arpan Tamang |
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| Known For | Being the winner of Indian Idol Season 3 (2007) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Robert's School, Darjeeling |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Ethnicity | Nepali |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On his right hand: Ama with heartbeat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Martha Aley aka Gita Thapa |
| Marriage Date | 16/02/2011 |
| Spouse | Geeta Thapa (Martha Alley) |
Family
| Father | Madan Tamang (deceased) |
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| Mother | Rupa Tamang |
| Siblings | Sister - Archana Tamang (elder) |
| Spouse | Geeta Thapa (Martha Alley) |
| Children | Daughter - Aria Tamang |
Career
| Debut |
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| Post-Indian Idol Career | After winning Indian Idol, Prashant released his debut album Dhanyavad featuring songs in Nepali and Hindi. He made notable appearances in Nepali films including Gorkha Paltan (2010), Angalo Yo Maya Ko (2011), Kina Maya Ma (2011), Nishani (2014), Pardesi (2015), and Ye Maya Hanaima (2016). He appeared in Paatal Lok Season 2 and performed in concerts worldwide including the USA. | ||||
| Other Works | Sang for Nepali films such as Himmat 2 alongside fellow Indian Idol contestant Charu Semwal. Performed in the police orchestra during his service with Kolkata Police. |
Favourites
| Footballer | Antony |
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| Sport | Football |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti SX4 ZXI BS III |
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| Bike Collection | 2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prashanttamangofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/prashanthaasi.tamang | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDMGp4kYhp-PB4WG1jaHsAQ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prashant grew up in Tungsung Village, Darjeeling, and developed a passion for football during his childhood. | |
| 2. After his father's passing at the age of 10, his family faced financial struggles, prompting his mother to start a small daily needs store. | |
| 3. He joined the Kolkata Police at the age of 18, continuing his father's legacy, while also performing in the orchestra. | |
| 4. Despite no formal training in singing, he confidently participated in Indian Idol 3, which was supported by his senior officer. | |
| 5. Prashant's victory on Indian Idol was met with controversy involving an RJâs insensitive comments, which led to widespread protests from the Gorkha community. | |
| 6. After his father's passing, his family faced financial struggles, prompting his mother to start a small daily needs store. | |
| 7. He joined the Kolkata Police as a constable at age 18, continuing his father's legacy, while also performing in the police orchestra. | |
| 8. He secured approximately 70 million votes in the Indian Idol Season 3 finale. | |
| 9. His victory was widely celebrated as a historic moment for the Nepali-speaking community across India and abroad. |