Prashant Tamang, the 2007 Indian Idol winner and a popular figure in India's Nepali-speaking community, has wowed viewers with his passionate depiction of Sniper Daniel in Amazon Prime Video's “Paatal Lok Season 2”, which launched on January 17.
The compelling crime drama goes into the violent murder of a Naga businessman during a high-profile gathering in Delhi, revealing a complicated sociopolitical maze based in Nagaland.
Hathiram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat) and Imran Ansari (Ishwak Singh) lead the investigation as they traverse the case's intrigue and risks. Tamang's Sniper Daniel, a tough and dedicated bodyguard for the deceased businessman Jonathan Thom, offers an intriguing twist to the plot.
Burdened with the guilt of Thom's murder under his protection, Daniel's resilience and devotion motivate him to help find the truth, making him an important component of the story.
This is another significant milestone in Prashant Tamang's career, as he easily switches from his successful music career to acting. His performance as Sniper Daniel has not only received global acclaim, but has also brought pride to India's Nepali-speaking community, demonstrating his diverse talent on a bigger scale.