Sandeep Acharya | |
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 Sandeep Acharya at a stage show in Ahmedabad | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 4 February 1984 Bikaner, Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 15 December 2013 (aged 29) Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Labels | Sony BMG |
Sandeep Acharya (4 February 1984 – 15 December 2013) was an Indian singer. He won the second season of the popular reality television show Indian Idol in 2006. Acharya was from Bikaner, Rajasthan.[1] He died on 15 December 2013 in Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital.[2]
Award
Acharya was named the runner up in 'Golden Voice of India'.[3]
He was the winner of Indian Idol Season 2 on 22 April 2006.[4] Acharya's win gained him a ₹ 1 crore contract from Sony BMG, a music album contract and a brand new Maruti Baleno car.
In November 2006, Sandeep won the award for best new talent during the Bollywood Music Awards in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[5]
In 2008, Sandeep also participated in 'Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 9X' as a member of Mika's team.[6]
Television
In 2006, Acharya made an appearance as himself in romantic drama series Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai on Sony TV.
Death
Acharya died following an illness that caused jaundice on 15 December 2013. He was rushed to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon as his health deteriorated.[1] He was at a wedding in Bikaner when his situation worsened and his relatives had to rush him to the hospital, where he died. His younger brother informed media about his death, "Last night, doctors said his condition was under control and he was showing signs of recovery. We were all hoping we'd soon take him home. But nobody knew that he would leave us forever."[7]
Discography
- "Mere Sath Sara Jahan"
- "Woh Pehli Baar"
- 'Indian Idol
- Intezaar By Adarsh RM – Teri Akhiyon Ne and O Ladki
References
- 1 2 "Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ↑ "Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ↑ O'Rourke, Jill (13 February 2021). "Sudden Death Of 'Indian Idol' Winner Sandeep Acharya Still Has Fans Confused". Talent Recap. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "I am somebody because of Indian Idol". Rediff.com. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ "Reshammiya, Sunidhi, win awards in US". The Times of India. 5 November 2006. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Hindi Tv Show Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Synopsis Aired On 9x Channel". nettv4u. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Indian Idol winner Sandeep Acharya passes away". The Times of India. 15 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.