Sandeep Acharya
| Sandeep Acharya | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Labels | Sony BMG |
| Website | www.sandeepacharya.com |
Sandeep Acharya (4 February 1984 – 15 December 2013) was an Indian singer. He came in news after winning the second season of the popular reality television show Indian Idol in 2006. Acharya belonged to Bikaner in Rajasthan.[1] He died on 15 December 2013 in Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital.[2]
Awards
Acharya was runner up in the Golden Voice of India.
He was the winner of India Idol Season 2 on 22 April 2006.[3]
Acharya's win gained him a 
10 million contract from Sony BMG, a music album contract and a brand new Maruti Baleno car. Sandeep also participated in a TV show on channel 9X - Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 on Mika's team.
Sandeep won the award for best new Bollywood talent in New Jersey, USA.
He won the Sur Aradhna award in Delhi's Siri Fort Auditorium for best upcoming male singer category.
Discography
- Mere Sath Sara Jahan
- Teri Sajani
- Wo pahli bar
- Tera Diwana
- Indian Idols
Death
Acharya died following an illness that caused jaundice on 15 December 2013. He was rushed to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, New Delhi after 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 said on Sunday, "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." [4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies". Hindustan Times. 1984-02-04. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya dies". Indian Express. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "I am somebody because of Indian Idol". Rediff.com. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ "Indian Idol winner Sandeep Acharya passes away". Times of India. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
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