Prashant Tamang voted as new Indian Idol

The long wait is finally over. Prashant Tamang beat fellow contestant Amil Paul to win the Indian Idol crown. The result was announced at a gala function in New Delhi. Prashant is currently employed with the West Bengal Police as a constable. He is the member in the police band in Kolkata. The Indian Idol platform made him the latest heartthrob in the country. Prashant hails from Darjeeling and is a Nepali by birth. The other finalist Amit Paul belongs to Shillong, Meghalaya.

The two-month long talent hunt show witnessed some extra ordinary performance by the participants. This edition is considered as the best, as most of the contestants performed above expectations. The Grand Finale received a record number of 7 crore votes. Prashant was on tears, when Bollywood Actor John Abraham announced his name as the winner. He said in a choked voice, ""I thank my mother, public and Bengal police for granting me the permission for participating in the show".

Prashant Tamang, the new Indian Idol received the Sony BMG Music contract worth Rs. 1 Crore and a Maruti Suzuki SX4 car. Jagadish Khattar, the MD of Maruti Suzuki also presented another Maruti Suzuki SX4 car to Amit Paul for his great performance. Darjeeling has erupted into joy and celebration after the result was announced. Congratulations Prashant!