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 on Oct. 10.
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 lived with his wife and Russian actor-model Olesya Nedobegova Tandon.
Tandon was often in news due to his personal life, as media tracked his rumoured relationship with actor Sara Khan.
On social media, Tandon was quite active about sharing updates on his personal and professional life. His Instagram feed provided insights on updates related to his family, his upcoming music releases, vacations and more.
During a recent conversation with the Times of India, Tandon opened up on how he met his wife. Olesya, he said, was working as the line producer for a digital series he was shooting in Uzbekistan. The two met by chance on the day when he was about to leave the central Asian country, Tandon had shared.
Little is known about the exact net worth of Tandon, but a OneIndia report has estimated it in the range of Rs 3-5 crore. The same could not be confirmed independently.
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