Bollywood Celebrities Who Breathed Their Last In 2026
Posted On: 12 Jan 2026 | Last Updated : 12 Jan 2026 | Views : 236
The year 2026 marked a period of deep reflection for Bollywood as the industry bid farewell to several celebrated artists who breathed their last. Their passing left an irreplaceable void, reminding audiences of cinema’s fleeting yet powerful nature. From unforgettable performances and timeless songs to characters etched permanently in popular culture, these celebrities shaped generations of storytelling and stardom. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans alike, celebrating lives devoted to the art of entertainment. As Bollywood mourned its losses, it also revisited cherished memories, honoring the enduring legacies of icons whose work will continue to inspire long after 2026.
1. Prashant Tamang (Actor / Playback Singer) (4 January 1983 – 11 January 2026)
Popular actor and playback singer and winner of ‘Indian Idol Season 3’ in 2007, Prashant Tamang breathed his last on 11 January, 2026 at a hospital in Dwarka, New Delhi. As per reports, the singer who had turned 43 on 4 January, 2026, had suffered a cardiac arrest while asleep. Born in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Prashant, who was serving in the Kolkata police, had featured in Hindi and Nepali music albums and also ventured into Nepali films like Gorkha Paltan (2010), Nishani (2014), Pardesi (2015) and Ye Maya Hanaima (2016). He was also seen in the second season of Amazon Prime’s crime thriller series Pataal Lok and will appear alongside Salman Khan in the upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan in 2026. He is survived by his wife, Martha Aley.
