Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies at 29


Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies at 29

Gurgaon, Dec 15 (PTI): Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya died today at the age of 29 in a private hospital in Gurgaon after suffering from jaundice.

Sandeep, afflicted with the disease for the past few days, was crowned the winner of singing reality show 'India Idol Season 2' on April 22, 2006.

The singer was shifted to Gurgaon in Haryana after his condition deteriorated, family members said adding he breathed his last in the afternoon.

The playback singer, who is survived by his wife and a month-old daughter, had won the award for best new Bollywood talent in New Jersey, USA.

He had also bagged the Sur Aradhna award for best upcoming male singer category.

The news of his death saddened his fans and inhabitants of his native town in Rajasthan.

The judges and host of the second season of the 'Indian Idol' expressed grief over the sudden demise of the singer.

Sonu Nigam, who was one of the judges on 'Indian Idol 2', posted on Twitter: "Sandeep Acharya died? Oh my God.. I'm so so sad. What a beautiful soul. The boy was just 29... God give his parents some strength."

Co-judge Farah Khan wrote: "It's too sad to hear of Sandeep Acharya, winner of 'Indian Idol 2' and my favourite. passing away. Such a gentle boy he was. Not his time to go."

Show's host Mini Mathur said: "What a sad, premature goodbye to a talented, ambitious, happy boy.

  

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  • Dinesh Gras, Byndoor (Dubai)

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Really sad news.Cannot forget that smiling & cheerful face India lost a valuable talent

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  • prashanth, Mlore/Dubai

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Really Sad news,

    Nowdays we here more jaundice related deaths in India. Most of the people ignore jaundice thinking that its normal disease. I remember when I got jaundice 20yrs ago it was like horrible 6 month with most care, ayurvedic kashaya and food control. Nowadays people just believe in medicine not in food control which is dangerous.
    (Disclaimer: I am not doctor just personal opinion :))

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Prasanth bro, jaundice is only a symptom of liver disease, and there are 'n' no. of factors for getting jaundice which has to be investigated and proper treatment given.

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Feeling very sad about a very young and talented Sandeep is passing away. May God give strength and courage to his wife/near and dear ones to bear this loss. May his soul Rest in peace.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Dec 16 2013



    Some one’s life came to an end whilst it was in the process of shaping.

    Very sad. Let Almighty give strength and courage to the bereaved family members to bear the loss of their beloved.

    May the departed soul rest in eternal Abode.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    VERY SAD.. GOD MAY GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST.

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  • Ms. Shakir, Pakistan

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    bohat ziyada afsoos ki khaber hay Allah sundeep achariya ki family ko saber ata kere ameen.

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  • CJV Mang, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Life is soo uncertain.. RIP Sandeep

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  • Naveen Francis Vas, Padukone/Al-rabie Riyadh

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Ohhh!!!! Really so sad,, May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Mon, Dec 16 2013

    Very sad news..RIP.

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Sun, Dec 15 2013

    RIP. No matter who said what GOD is the master and he knows the best. Let's pray for his family for this difficult hour of time to give strength, comfort, and keep them safe ahead.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Dec 15 2013

    Cannot believe it's true ..he was my favorite singer, RIP Sandeep Acharya!!

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