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Indian Idol Winner and Paatal Lok Actor Prashant Tamang Dies at 43 in New Delhi

Medical authorities have not confirmed a cause, with condolences from colleagues and political leaders.

Overview

  • He was found unresponsive at his Janakpuri residence and was declared dead on arrival at a Dwarka hospital around 9 am, according to friends and hospital sources.
  • Early reports point to a suspected cardiac arrest or stroke, but doctors say no official determination has been made.
  • His family has not issued a public statement, and funeral plans have not been announced.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other public figures shared tributes, underscoring his stature for Gorkha and Nepali-speaking communities.
  • The Indian Idol Season 3 champion expanded into acting with Nepali films and Paatal Lok Season 2 and will be seen posthumously in Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, slated for an April 17 release.