Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 on January 11, 2026, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. His sudden death shocked fans and the music industry. Prashant first gained fame as the winner of Indian Idol Season 3 and later built a successful career in acting, including a notable appearance in Paatal Lok Season 2.
Beyond entertainment, Prashant also served with the Kolkata Police, contributing to public safety. He is survived by his wife, Geeta Thapa aka Martha Aley, and their daughter, Ariah. Amid speculation about Prashant’s death, his wife Geeta Thapa aka Martha Aley told the media that his death was natural and occurred while he was asleep.
Indian Idol winner and actor Prashant Tamang died this morning at the age of 43 in Delhi.
In an exclusive conversation with ANI, his wife Martha Aley says, “It was a natural death. He was in his sleep when he left us. I was right beside him at that time.”
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— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2026
Who is Prashant Tamang’s Wife Geeta Thapa aka Martha Aley?
Prashant’s wife, Geeta Thapa belongs to Nagaland, India, and comes from a family with a public service background. Her father served as a Deputy Inspector General in the LIC, and her mother was also in public service.
Geeta previously worked as a flight attendant for an international airline. Following her marriage, she largely stepped away from her career and the public spotlight to focus on her family. Geeta Thapa prefers to keep her life away from media and maintains privacy.
How Did Geeta Thapa Meet Prashant Tamang?
The couple first met on a flight while Prashant was traveling for a concert. “We struck up a conversation and felt an instant connection,” Prashant later shared. Their relationship blossomed over time, and they married privately on February 16, 2011, in the presence of only close friends and family. In 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Ariah, announced publicly on July 27, 2022. Geeta hails from Nagaland, and her father served as Deputy Inspector General in LIC.
Prashant Tamang’s Wife Geeta Thapa aka Martha Aley Thanks Fans for Support
Martha expressed gratitude to fans for their support and condolences worldwide. She urged everyone to pray for his soul:
“I would love to thank them right now, because I’ve never been out, but I’ve always seen people supporting him through messages, through reels, through his songs, through his work. Thank you so much for all the love and support you have always given him. I would really appreciate that you would just pray for his departed soul.”
ADCP South-West Delhi, Abhimanyu Poswal, stated that it would be difficult to identify any suspicious cause until the final postmortem report is completed.
Indian Idol winner and actor Prashant Tamang died this morning at the age of 43 in Delhi.
In an exclusive conversation with ANI, his wife Martha Aley says, “I would love to thank his fans… I have always seen them supporting him… Thank you so much for all the love and support… pic.twitter.com/LzK7qxPJ8l
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2026
Career Highlights of Prashant Tamang
Born in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Prashant’s rise to fame began with his victory on Indian Idol 3, which paved the way for a successful career in music and acting.
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Nepali Cinema: He debuted in Nepali films in 2009 with Gorkha Paltan (2010), followed by Angalo Yo Maya Ko (2011) and Kina Maya Ma (2011). His 2014 film Nishani highlighted the bravery of Gorkha soldiers during the Kargil War.
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Bollywood and Web Series: Prashant appeared in Paatal Lok Season 2 and was expected to feature in Salman Khan’s upcoming film, Battle of Galwan.
He was widely admired for his versatility as both a singer and actor.
Geeta Thapa Addresses Speculations Around Prashant’s Death
Amid speculations about his sudden demise, Geeta Thapa aka Martha Aley clarified that there were no suspicious circumstances. Speaking about the support she has received, she said:
“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. It’s really overwhelming for me, and please love him as you have loved him earlier. He was a great soul, he was a great human. I hope you remember him like that.”
Prashant Tamang’s legacy continues through his music, films, and the memories he created for his fans worldwide.
