Prashant Tamang, a Gorkha boy from Darjeeling, rose to fame after reaching the finals of Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007. His victory sparked Gorkha pride and brought a new phase to Darjeeling. Despite facing backlash, Tamang won the show and had a successful career in music and Nepali films. His untimely death at 43 has left his loved ones and fans in mourning.
