Prashant Tamang

Age: 24 Place: Kolkata (West Bengal) Occupation: Sepoy with Kolkata police He has been singing since childhood, but has never had any formal training. He sings in the police orchestra. He wants to become the Indian Idol to prove himself and make the Kolkata police proud. He was in the Special Armed Force and has been working with the Kolkata police since 2002. He thinks of himself as a simple person with simple thoughts and simple living. In his free time, he plays pool with his friends. He also loves to play football. Judges' comments Udit: You sing well, but you need to be more original. Aside: After his selection, he rushed out of the venue, jumple and smile. Alisha: I like your 'rough' voice. You are an uncut diamond.