Prashant Tamang's death left his family heartbroken. Here's all about the 'Indian Idol' Season 3 winner's wife and their little child.
Actor and singer, Prashant Tamang, passed away at the age of 43 on January 11, 2026. His untimely death shocked his fans, who followed his journey from the stage of Indian Idol to OTT. A man of many talents and layers, Prashant also has experience safeguarding the citizens of India, having worked with the Kolkata Police. With his tragic demise, the Indian film industry has lost a budding star whose role in Paatal Lok Season 2 will be remembered forever. As the cause of Prashant Tamang's death surfaced, an interest in his personal life sparked. Here's everything we know about his wife and their only child.
Prashant Tamang attained subsequent fame as a singer and then impressed with his acting as well when he transitioned into the field. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, Prashant was a family man, whose world was his wife, Geeta Thapa and their child. Prashant often shared glimpses of his married life on Instagram. Not much is known about Geeta except for her profession. According to reports, she is a flight attendant. She likes to stay away from the spotlight and has kept her Instagram private. Geeta Thapa is also referred to as Martha Alley in some reports.
Prashant Tamang and Geeta Thapa first met during an international flight while he was travelling for his musical performances. At the time, Geeta was working as a flight attendant. Prashant was en route to one of his musical tours in Dimapur, Nagaland, when his eyes fell on the beautiful Geeta. The duo then chatted and felt a connection towards each other. They later became friends and kept in touch. The exact timing of their meeting is not publicly known; however, it was not later than 2010.
Prashant Tamang and Geeta Thapa's bond of friendship soon blossomed into love, and not long after, they decided to take their relationship to the next level. They got married in a private ceremony on February 16, 2011. Their wedding was attended by close friends and family. The details of the low-key ceremony are not available online. For a decade, the couple spent their spousal life happily, having each other as their world. Then came their little angel, Ariah, who doubled their happiness. Their family turned from two to three when their only child was born in 2022.
The birth of Prashant and Geeta's daughter was announced on July 27, 2022, after Prashant had shared earlier that month that they were expecting. Now, with his death on January 11, 2026, he left behind his three-year-old child and his wife of almost 14 years. One of Prashant's last posts features his daughter, Ariah, dressed in a red outfit for Christmas 2025. His previous post for his wife, Geeta, was a birthday wish in which he mentioned that he and Geeta had their fair share of ups and downs, but "every day we continue to grow in love."
When Prashant Tamang's death was first reported, official medical bulletins or post-mortem results were still being awaited by authorities. Now, after the media obtained preliminary reports from close associates and family members, Prashant's cause of death was revealed to be a sudden cardiac arrest. The actor was at his residence in New Delhi when the tragic incident occurred. Prashant Tamang was found unresponsive at his home and was rushed to a private hospital in Dwarka, where he was declared dead around 9:00 a.m.
Prashant's death was particularly shocking to his fans and colleagues as he reportedly had no major prior health complaints and had recently returned from a live performance in Arunachal Pradesh. The fans who interacted with him during the Arunachal event stated he appeared healthy and energetic during the performance. Prashant's family, especially his wife, Geeta Thapa, is heartbroken at his untimely passing.
Born in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Prashant Tamang joined the Kolkata Police as a constable to support his family after his father's death. He was a member of the police orchestra before participating in Indian Idol Season 3, which he also won. Following his win, he became a popular playback singer in the Nepali film industry. Prashant then transitioned into acting with the blockbuster Nepali film, Gorkha Paltan (2010). His mainstream breakthrough came in 2025, with his role as 'Sniper Daniel Acho' in Paatal Lok Season 2. Before his death, he also completed working on Battle of Galwan, starring Salman Khan.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Prashant Tamang's family as they deal with his loss.
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