Paatal Lok 2’s Sniper Prashant Tamang: Did You Know He Won Indian Idol?

‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2's Prashant Tamang captured the audience’s attention with his portrayal of Sniper Daniel Lecho.

Prashant Tamang featured as a chilling and formidable antagonist who plays a pivotal role in the show’s gripping narrative.

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‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video, featuring standout performances from Jaideep Ahlawat, Tilotama Shome, and Prashant Tamang. Tamang, in particular, has captured the audience’s attention with his portrayal of Sniper Daniel Lecho. He featured as a chilling and formidable antagonist who plays a pivotal role in the show’s gripping narrative.

Who is Paatal Lok Season 2 actor Prashant Tamang?

Prashant Tamang, originally from Darjeeling, West Bengal, faced early adversity after losing his father. He dropped out of school and joined the Kolkata Police, where he also performed in the police orchestra. His Indian Idol journey began in Kolkata, where he advanced to the top 10.

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After a determined effort, Prashant Tamang and Amit Paul reached the top two of Indian Idol 3. Tamang went on to win the competition, securing his place as the deserving victor. Following this success, he signed with Sony BMG to release his debut album ‘Dhanyavad’, which featured songs in both Hindi and Nepali.

Prashant Tamang began his acting career in Nepali cinema in 2009, making his debut with ‘Gorkha Paltan’ in 2010. His second film, ‘Angalo Yo Maya Ko’, followed soon after. Most recently, he gained widespread attention for his portrayal of a menacing sniper in ‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2, marking a major step in his acting journey.

About Paatal Lok Season 2

In ‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2, the gripping crime thriller begins with the murder of a North-Eastern businessman at a high-profile Delhi event. Investigators Hathiram Chaudhary and Imran Ansari follow a trail to Nagaland, where they encounter Sniper Daniel, portrayed by Prashant Tamang. His performance as Daniel Acho has been praised for adding major depth to the complex narrative of the series.