Overview
- He was brought to a private hospital in Dwarka around 9:00 am on January 11 and was declared dead by doctors.
- His family has not issued a statement, and close associates have urged people to avoid sharing unverified claims.
- He had recently returned to Delhi after a live performance in Arunachal Pradesh, where attendees said he appeared healthy and energetic.
- Rising from the Kolkata Police orchestra, he won Indian Idol in 2007 and later worked in Nepali films and appeared in Paatal Lok Season 2.
- He was 43 and married to Geeta Thapa, with tributes pouring in from fans and colleagues across India and the Nepali-speaking community.