I love Indian music and have been following Indian Idol.  A couple of days ago a real surprise winner.  Well, a surprise to some, but it is no wonder he won with such a melodic clear voice.  He sings from the heart but in a way has an old spirit guiding those notes.  He has a purity that is probably due to his lack of formal training.  Watch out for this soon to be world star who hails from Darjeeling, a Nepaleseyoung man is the Indian Idol! 

 Prashant Tamang has won the finals. What an irony!.  His voice has the essence of frangipani mixed with a rare quality of melting Spring snow coupled with the gentleness of a Summer breeze.

 I  think second place winner Amit was perhaps a better singer - Prashant just could not go where Amit could in terms of singing.  Specially after that performance of Amit's where he sang Rabbi's song.  He was just outstanding, but Prasant touched hearts all over India.

Idol winners are never the favourite of all people, after all music like everything is an opinion.

Prashant Tamang is Bharat Ki Shaan, The Indian Idol 3

Hailing from Darjeeling, Prashant has now become the Boy Next door, as he has managed to walk into the hearts of the people of India, with his lively songs. John Abraham declared the name of the winner at a glittering function in New Delhi. An ecstatic Prashant hugged his mom.

He thanked the Kolkata Police (he is a police officer), judges and his fans as he accepted the prize--a one-crore music contract and a Maruti SX car. After months of hard work, perseverance and dedication, the 24 year old Prashant Tamang reached to the winning title in grand style. From being a part of the police force in Kolkata, to being the youth icon of the country, Prashant surely has come a long way. With a total of 7 crore votes that came in, Prashant Tamag got away with the maximim votes.

The runner up of third season on Indian Idol was the young heart throb of millions - Amit Paul. Amit not only managed to make it to the top 2, with the wild card entry.