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
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1983 |
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| Hometown | Darjeeling, West Bengal |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| 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 | 18/02/2010 |
Family
| Father | Madan Tamang (deceased in 1992; sepoy in Kolkata Police) |
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| Mother | Rupa aka Indira Tamang (deceased) |
| Siblings | Sister - Archana Tamang (elder) |
| Spouse | Martha Aley aka Gita Thapa |
| Children | Daughter - Aria Tamang |
Career
| Debut |
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| Post-Indian Idol Career | After winning Indian Idol, Prashant released several Nepali music albums and made notable appearances in Nepali films and Hindi web series. |
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
| Prashant grew up in Tungsung Village, Darjeeling, and developed a passion for football during his childhood. | |
| 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. | |
| He joined the Kolkata Police at the age of 18, continuing his father's legacy, while also performing in the orchestra. | |
| Despite no formal training in singing, he confidently participated in Indian Idol 3, which was supported by his senior officer. | |
| Prashant's victory on Indian Idol was met with controversy involving an RJ’s insensitive comments, which led to widespread protests from the Gorkha community. |
