Prashant Tamang death: When singer shared how his friends were shocked to see him in Paatal Lok Season 2

Prashant Tamang played sniper Daniel Acho in the second season of Paatal Lok. The actor-singer died on Sunday.

Published on: Jan 11, 2026, 16:24:40 IST

By Santanu Das

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Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol Season 3 winner and Paatal Lok 2 actor, died on Sunday. The singer died to a cardiac arrest. He was 43. Prashant had gained praise for his supporting turn in the Prime Video show Paatal Lok Season 2, where he played the sniper Daniel Acho. (Also read: Actor-singer Prashant Tamang of Indian Idol, Paatal Lok fame dies at 43 of heart attack, Mamata Banerjee pays tribute)

Prashant Tamang with Paatal Lok 2 star Jaideep Ahlawat during the shoot.

What Prashant said

In February 2025, Prashant had talked about his experience working on the show and how his friends were ‘shocked’ to locate him in it. Prashant had not revealed that he was a cast member on the show. “Some of my friends are shocked to see me in Paatal Lok Season 2 as I didn’t tell too many people about it but they are all very happy for me. Apart from my family, those who followed me during Indian Idol Season 3 have appreciated my performance in the show. I had talked about it to a few of my close friends from the Indian Idol days, such as Deepali Sahay, Meiyang Chang, Amit Paul, Abhishek Kumar and Parleen Gill. We are still in touch,” he told The Telegraph Online.

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Talking about the show and the cast, he had said, “I am a big fan of Jaideep sir. He is very down to earth. While shooting, I used to chat with him about my journey and he used to share his experiences. I felt so comfortable around him. Each and every cast and crew member was helpful, which made the shooting process enjoyable.”

Mamata Banerjee pens note on Prashant's demise

Meanwhile, the untimely demise of Prashant has sent shockwaves among fans and peers in the industry. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her heartfelt condolences on social media. In a tweet, Mamata said, “Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Prashant Tamang. His soulful voice and inspiring journey from a small town to winning Indian Idol touched many lives. My condolences to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.”

Prashant also acted in films like Angalo Yo Maya Ko (2011), Kina Maya Ma (2011), Nishani (2014), Pardesi (2015), and Ye Maya Hanaima (2016).

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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