Sandeep Acharya who had won the second season of Indian Idol back in 2006, on Sunday morning passed away. He was at Gurgaon Hospital and was undergoing treatment.

Sandeep who succumbed to Jaundice had initially neglected his health. He was admitted in a local hospital in Bikaner, which is his hometown. He was in critical condition and it was then when his health deteriorated further, he was moved to Gurgaon. He was reported to have been recovering and his condition was under control. But unfortunately Sandeep breathed his last on Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sandeep Acharya

Sandeep who was 29, hailed from Bikaner, Rajasthan, has left behind by his wife and a one-month old daughter. Sandeep was one of the favorite contestants in Indian Idol Season 2, and with his mellifluous voice and simplistic charm, he even won the season.

Sonu Nigam, who was moved by this piece of news, tweeted on a social networking site, “Sandeep Acharya died? Oh my God… his Wikipedia has been modified 15 minutes back… any1 knows how? I’m so so sad. Wht a btful soul”.

We would like to offer condolences to the Acharya family and may Sandeep’s soul rest in peace.

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