Is There a Curse? Prashant Tamang Death Raises Questions About Reality Show Winners in India

The Indian Idol Season 3 winner, Prashant Tamang passed away in New Delhi on January 11, 2026. While he was just 43, his untimely demise has sparked a haunting conversation: is there a “winner’s curse” following reality show stars?

Prashant Tamang Death News: A Heartbreaking Sunday

The Prashant Tamang news broke early Sunday morning when the singer was found unresponsive at his Janak Puri residence. According to family members, he had slept normally after returning from a show in Arunachal Pradesh. However, he did not wake up the next day.

His wife, Martha Aley (Geeta Thapa), rushed him to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital. Doctors declared him dead on arrival. The official Prashant Tamang death reason is cited as sudden cardiac arrest. Police have ruled out any foul play, but a post-mortem is underway to confirm the final details.

Are Reality Shows in India Cursed?

Fans are pointing to a tragic pattern among reality show winners. Prashant Tamang died at 43, but he is the third major winner to leave us too soon.

• Sandeep Acharya: The Indian idol 2 winner passed away at 29 because of jaundice in 2013.
• Ishmeet Singh: The Voice of India winner drowned in a pool in 2008 aged 19.

These three celebrities were on the brink of popularity before having a sudden tragic conclusion. To most people, this is an end to a painful era in the history of Indian reality TV.

Prashant was not only a singer. He was a former Kolkata Police constable who turned into a “Pride of the Hills”. Most recently, he received acclaim over his appearance as Daniel in the series Paatal Lok 2. He also finished shooting in the Battle of Galwan by Salman Khan which will be released in April 2026.