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. Due to jaundice, he died on 15 December 2013 in Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital.

Awards

He was crowned the winner of India Idol Season 2 on 22 April 2006.

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

• Woh Pehli Baar album — sang group number and then solo Papa Kehte Hai
• Mere Saath Saara Jahaan
• Mhare Des Mein
• Ishq Ho Gaya
• Yeh Kaise Deewanapan
• Dhol Dhol
• Sagar Jaisi Aankhon Wali
• Papa Kehte Hain
• Mere Saath Saara Jahaan - 2
• He sang a song on the album Teri Sajni by Master Saleem
• He sang two songs in the film Arjun Auto Walo ( Rajasthani Film)
• Holi ayi holi
• Mhare Kaljiye ri Kor

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. 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, Akshay, 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."