27 December 2008

'Indian Idol' to become Nepal's matinee idol

Indiainfo.com

Kathmandu: A year after Prashant Tamang took India's entertainment industry by storm with his win in the popular television reality show "Indian Idol", the 24-year-old police constable is now poised to become a matinee idol in Nepal.

The young man of Nepali origin, who owed much of his triumph to his wild fan following in this country, will now play himself in a biopic being made on his life, struggle and eventual victory.

The yet to be titled full-length feature film is the first venture of debutant director Dinesh Raj Sharma.

The script is by the "Indian Idol" himself and focuses on the artistic, mental and physical struggles he had to undergo to win a show that is watched by millions in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Middle East.

Besides Prashant, the other stars are Nepali film industry's most charismatic hero Rajesh Hamal, action hero Ramit Dhungana and sultry actress Jharana Thapa, who recently stirred a controversy with a media report about Bollywood baddie Shakti Kapoor "misbehaving" with her during shooting for another film in southern Nepal.

Most of the film will be shot in Sikkim and Darjeeling. Prashant was born in Tungsung village in Darjeeling district of India's West Bengal state.

He studied at St Robert's School in Darjeeling and after the death of his father Madan Tamang, who worked in West Bengal Police, joined the force where his singing talent came to the fore in the police orchestra.

Part of the film will also be shot in Nepal, where Prashant received a hero's welcome after winning the contest. Nepal's then prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala invited him to tea twice and his first concert in Kathmandu valley was sold out despite bad weather.

The shooting will start early February after Prashant, who won a Rs.10 million contract with Sony, is free to take up other commitments.

Prashant has already released an album in Nepali and has featured in a book on people who brought fame to Nepal.

He will sing his songs in the film as well besides another popular singer of Nepali origin, Bollywood celebrity Udit Narayan Jha, who was one of the "Indian Idol" judges.

23 December 2008

Prashant Tamang brings "Namaste"

FROM CYBER SANSAR

NOVEMBER 12, 2008, KATHMANDU

Prashant Tamang is back with his second album 'Namaste' after his previous album 'Dhanyabad'. 'Aray Kya Naam' from the same album is a colorful video directed by Alok Nembang with its highlight being the performance by actress Sanchita Luitel. She saves the video from being listed among Alok's repetitive style of videos.
Three new music videos were also launched on the day by the music company Music.com. We have something interesting to share with you about these videos, 'Aray Kya Naam' by Prashant Tamang, 'School Paathshala' by Sugam Pokhrel and 'Bhuli Deu + Garo Cha Jiuna' Jabeek.
Not only this, Alok's another video was premiered, its from the Jabeek's album 'Zero Kilometer'. A slightly innovative approach has been tried with this video by pairing the two songs 'Bhuli Deu' and 'Garo Chha Jiuna' in one music video. Alok shared one interesting moment of making of this video. In the video Jabeek is buried in the sand, not completely but with his head outside. The crew had a hard time to put him in the sand as he was not that thin as he looks. Jabeek was wearing a skirt under the sand to feel comfortable.

But the showstealer video was the 'School Pathshala' directed by Prasanna Poudel. Audience's liking for the video could be seen from the long applause it received. The program host Suraj Shrestha informed that the Prasanna is the quickest director of today as he finishes making videos when other directors are just coming up with ideas. We were told that this was also the one of the video that was completed within 3 days. Can you believe it?

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20 December 2008

Prashant rocks at Chakung


FROM HAALKHABAR.COM

Chakung (West Sikkim), December 15 (IST 7:45): The stage at Chakung Ground, West Sikkim was on fire as the two Indian Idol finalists Deepali and Perlin along with Indian Idol Prashant tamang, rocked the crowd with their enthralling performances. The show started off with Jacob Rai's welcoming and cheering the crowd. The whole atmosphere was festive, nevertheless!
Soon after the sun goes behind the mountains, Deepali made the audience fall in love.

Perlin and Prashant consecutively took over the stage. The girls in the audience simply couldn't get enough of him. Later, Prashant got the entire crowd on their tows by his singing.

The programme was organized by Chakung Sports Association on the occasion of grand final of 1 st L D Kazi Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament.

16 December 2008

Prashant, Parleen and Deepali in Chakhung (Sikkim)



Source : Himalayan Darpan

‘We should stand united to create a history for the second time with Gorkhaland’: Prashant Tamang.


FROM SIKKIM EXPRESS

Gangtok, December 14:
Indian Idol III winner Prashant Tamang said on Saturday that the Indian Gorkha community should remain united to create history for the second time with Gorkhaland.
“The Indian Gorkha community displayed unity to create history by making a common lad like me the winner of the Indian Idol III contest. Now, we should all be united to create history for the second time with Gorkhaland”, said Tamang while talking with Sikkim Express. He opined that only a united approach from the India Gorkha community spread all over the nation will lead to the realization of the separate State demand.
The Indian Idol III winner was in Gangtok to participate in a musical programme along with his friends, Deepali and Parleen Gill, both finalists of the reality show. The musical event is scheduled to be held today evening at Chakung, West Sikkim.
“I realized during the Indian Idol III contest that if the entire Indian Gorkha community works unitedly, we can achieve anything. But unity must be there”, Tamang emphasized. Gorkhaland is not only for the Nepalese of Darjeeling and Dooars, it is a dream for all the community spread in the nation, he said.
The Indian Idol III winner also expressed his sadness over the recent Mumbai attacks by terrorists. “I pray for the security personnel who laid down their lives while fighting the terrorists, said Tamang, himself a police personnel of the Kolkata Police.
Ruling out the speculations of success going to his head, Tamang said: “People think I have changed a lot in my attitude and behaviour after winning the Indian Idol title but it is not true. I am the same Prashant Tamang with gratitude and love for my people.”
Tamang is all set for his acting debut as one of the leads in a Nepali movie titled ‘Namastey Sikkim’ for which the shooting will start very shortly. He also said that Sony BMG had extended his contract till September next year, so he will be working with them. His second album ‘Namsakar’ is already out in the market.
Tamang’s co-competitor in Indian Idol and now close friend Parleen, while talking to SIKKIM EXPRESS said that he was overwhelmed by the hospitality and love showered upon him by the people of Sikkim and Darjeeling. “I have never felt so much love and warmth any where else,” he said. Interestingly, the friendship with Tamang has resulted in him learning a Nepali song ‘Gorkhali ko Choro hun mo’ which he will perform today at Chakung.