Paatal Lok 2 Actor Prashant Tamang Dies At 43, Reportedly Due To Cardiac Arrest

The singer and actor Prashant Tamang died on Sunday, January 11, at his residence in New Delhi. He was 43. Filmmaker Rajesh Ghatani stated that Prashant suffered cardiac arrest on Sunday morning. The family has not yet issued an official statement or confirmed the cause of death. According to reports, he had recently returned to the capital after performing live in Arunachal Pradesh and had not reported any serious health concerns. His sudden passing has deeply shocked his fans, the entertainment industry, and the Gorkha community, with grief pouring in from all sides.

Who was Prashant Tamang?

Born on January 4, 1983, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Tamang began his career as a constable in the Kolkata Police and performed with the police orchestra. In 2007, he auditioned for Indian Idol, a decision that transformed his life. Winning Season 3 not only launched his professional journey but also united millions, becoming a moment of immense pride for Gorkha and Nepali-speaking communities around the world.

He then turned his reality television success into a strong career in music and cinema. He acted in several Nepali films and later moved into mainstream Indian digital projects, including a role in the second season of the popular web series Paatal Lok.

He took on lead roles in Nepali films such as Gorkha Paltan and Pardeshi as well. His upcoming film, Battle of Galwan, in which he shared the screen with Salman Khan, is yet to be released.

Tamang sang several hit songs, including Man Sainli, Gorkha Paltan, and Asarai Mahinama, which remain widely loved by audiences.

Condolences continue to arrive from all around. Authorities have not yet revealed the exact medical cause of death, but his influence as a cultural icon who inspired a generation of young musicians remains unquestioned.