Prashant Tamang’s last film to be Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan? Here’s why we think so
Prashant Tamang had hinted that he is working on Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan - Here's everything we know about it so far...
Last Updated: 06.53 PM, Jan 11, 2026
Indian Idol season 3 winner Prashant Tamang passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The singer, who has acted in a few projects including Jaideep Ahlawat’s Paatal Lok season 2, is expected to appear in Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. In fact, the movie might be Prashant’s last ever movie. He has left a major hint about it. Here’s what we know…
Is Prashant Tamang a part of Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan?
Prashant Tamang, aged 43 when pronounced dead, is expected to be a part of Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. The actor had hinted at the same through an Instagram post back in November 2025. He shared the same through two hints – a poster of Battle of Galwan and a clapperboard that appeared to read the same. “Now this is something. Really excited. Thank you,” he wrote sharing hashtags related to Salman Khan and Battle of Galwan. Confirming the same, actor Anup Bikram Shahi had told Kathmandu Post, “I met him for about 4–5 days on the set of Battle of Galwan. He was friendly and had a great personality. I had met him just 4–5 months ago; I still can’t believe this news.” Tamang’s role in the Apoorva Lakhia directorial movie remains unknown at this point. The production house, SKF, has remained tight-lipped so far. Nonetheless, there has been no news about Tamang signing another project after the movie.
Prashant Tamang’s professional career
Prashant Tamang had to serve in Kolkata Police after his father’s early passing away. As luck had it, he won Indian Idol season 3 and the singing reality show became his claim-to-fame. Tamang appeared in local movies and was last seen in Jaideep Ahlawat’s web series Paatal Lok season 2. The season, released in 2025, won the netizens over. It is how Tamang reportedly became associated with Battle of Galwan.
Prashant Tamang is survived by his wife Geeta Thapa and their daughter Ariah.
Prashant Tamang FAQs
Q. How did Prashant Tamang die?
A. Prashant Tamang, the winner of Indian Idol Season 3, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 43 due to a cardiac event.
Q. What was the cause of Prashant Tamang's death?
A. Prashant Tamang died due to a cardiac arrest, with preliminary reports suggesting a sudden heart attack.
Q. Where did Prashant Tamang pass away?
A. He was declared dead at a hospital in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Q. What was Prashant Tamang's last public appearance?
A. Prashant Tamang recently performed in Arunachal Pradesh before returning to Delhi.