Actor-singer Rishabh Tandon, prominently known by his stage name ‘Faqeer’, passed away in New Delhi after suffering a sudden heart attack, media reports said on Wednesday. He was aged 35.
“He died last night after a heart attack. He was in Delhi since August as his father was not well,” a source close to his family told NDTV.
The tragic demise comes barely a few days after Tandon celebrated his 35th birthday with his wife.
Here are some key facts to know about Tandon, and his career:
The artist made a mark for himself with songs such as Yeh Ashiqui, Ishq Fakeerana, and Rashna: The Ray of Light. One of his recent releases, Ishq Fakeerana – Meri Ishq ki Kahani, had garnered over 21 lakh views on YouTube.
Tandon, notably, resided in Mumbai, where he levied with his wife and actor-model Olesya Nedobegova Tandon.
(This is a developing story and will be updated shortly)
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