The entertainment industry mourns the untimely passing of Prashant Tamang, the celebrated winner of Indian Idol Season 3 and subsequent Bollywood actor, who died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday. His wife, Martha Aley, has confirmed the natural circumstances surrounding his demise while expressing profound gratitude for the global outpouring of support.
In an emotional statement, Aley described the overwhelming response from fans worldwide: “I’ve been receiving calls from all over the world. People that I know, people that I don’t know, I’ve been getting flowers. People are standing outside my house, people have come to the hospital to see him for the last time.” She emphasized the natural nature of his passing, clarifying that Tamang was asleep when he passed away with her right beside him.
The Darjeeling-born performer, who transitioned successfully from reality television fame to acting, notably appeared in Paatal Lok Season 2 and was anticipated to feature in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan. His career began in Nepali cinema with the 2010 box office success Gorkha Paltan, followed by three additional Nepali films including the war drama Nishani in 2014.
Aley’s heartfelt message to fans captured the essence of Tamang’s legacy: “He was a great soul, he was a great human. I hope you remember him like that.” She specifically thanked supporters for their consistent encouragement throughout his career through messages, social media engagement, and appreciation of his artistic work.
The news has triggered an extensive wave of grief across social media platforms, with fellow artists, public figures, and countless admirers paying tribute to the multifaceted performer’s life and contributions to both music and cinema.