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Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Bid Tearful Farewell to Singer-Actor

The mortal remains of singer-actor Prashant Tamang were brought to Siliguri, where his wife Martha Aley and younger daughter paid their last respects. His wife clarified that his sudden passing was a natural death, dismissing any speculation. Political and entertainment figures, including BJP MP Raju Bista and actor Meiyang Chang, gathered to mourn the loss. Tamang, winner of Indian Idol Season 3 and an actor in 'Paatal Lok', is remembered for uniting the Gorkha community through his art.

Key Points: Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Bid Farewell to Indian Idol Star

  • Wife clarifies natural death
  • Final respects at Bagdogra airport
  • MP calls it a loss for Gorkha community
  • Fellow Idol contestant recalls his talent
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Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley, young daughter bid tearful farewell to singer

Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley clarifies his natural death, as family and colleagues pay respects. The Indian Idol 3 winner passed away in Delhi.

"It was a natural death. He was in his sleep when he left us. - Martha Aley"

Siliguri, January 12

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley and their younger daughter paid him their last tearful respects on Monday.

The mortal remains of singer-actor, who passed away in Delhi, were brought to the Bagdogra airport in Siliguri on Monday morning.

His wife, Martha Aley, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and condolences from fans and well-wishers around the world following Tamang's death.

"Thank you to everyone. 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 spoke to ANI.

Addressing speculation over his sudden demise, Martha Aley clarified that there was no suspicious circumstance involved."It was a natural death. He was in his sleep when he left us. I was right beside him at that time," she said.

BJP MP Raju Bista from Darjeeling and many other prominent figures from the entertainment community were present to pay final respects to the late singer.

Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Raju Bista expressed grief over the sudden passing of Tamang.

"It is a great loss for us. Prashant Tamang did a great job with his singing and his talent as an artist. He did a great job of uniting all the Gorkha people. We will always be indebted to him for this. The whole country is with his family during this difficult time. He has a very young daughter, and his wife works at Air India. The family lived in Delhi. We will stand by his family," the BJP MP said.

Actor and singer Meiyang Chang also paid last respects to Tamang.

Speaking to ANI, Chang expressed grief over the sudden passing of Tamang.

He said, "We are all in shock. This is a huge loss for everyone. It's a loss for the music industry. It's the biggest loss for the Gurkha community.

He recalled days with Tamang in Indian Idol season 3 and shared, "When we were all together in Idol 3, it was a matter of great pride for the entire Gurkha community. Even during the competition, we never felt like we were competing against him."

"When the auditions for Paatal Lok were going on, he called me and asked if he should audition. Mahaveer sir and I were constantly encouraging him, telling him, 'Please go for it!' After a lot of pushing and telling him how good he was, that he didn't realise how talented he was, he finally went and cracked the audition instantly. Everyone has seen how well he performed in Paatal Lok," he added.

Hailing from West Bengal's Darjeeling, Prashant Tamang passed away on Sunday at his Delhi residence.

Tamang was the winner of Indian Idol Season 3. Besides cementing his position in music, he also entered acting, famously appearing in 'Paatal Lok Season 2'. He is also expected to be a part of Salman Khan's upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan'.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So sad to hear. He was so talented and seemed like such a genuine person. It's good that his wife clarified it was a natural death to stop any unnecessary rumors. Can't imagine how difficult this must be for his family.
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Karthik V
A huge loss for Indian music. I still remember voting for him during Indian Idol Season 3. He made the entire hills of Darjeeling proud. The fact that he passed away in his sleep is somewhat of a consolation, but it's still a massive shock. Strength to Martha Aley ji.
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Anjali F
While the outpouring of support is beautiful, I hope the media and public give the family the space they need to grieve privately. Standing outside their house, while well-intentioned, can be overwhelming for a grieving widow and child.
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Meiyang Chang
Reading Meiyang Chang's words hit hard. You can feel the genuine bond they shared. It's rare to see such camaraderie from a reality show last so many years. Prashant's humility, where he needed pushing to audition for Paatal Lok, speaks volumes about his character. Gone too soon.
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Varun X
Om Shanti. He was a unifying figure. The MP said it right - he united the Gorkha people. His success on a national platform like Indian Idol brought a piece of that beautiful culture to all our living rooms. A legacy that will live on through his music and his daughter.

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