Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon, known by his stage name Faqeer, died after a heart attack in Delhi on Tuesday night, October 21, 2025, according to family sources quoted by NDTV; he had been in the city since August and was visiting relatives for Diwali. He was 35. Reports from The Indian Express note he was in the capital celebrating the festival with family when he suffered the cardiac event, prompting tributes across India’s music community. Initial coverage did not indicate any prior chronic illness or foul play.
Tandon, who recently turned 35 on October 10, had posted about Karwa Chauth days earlier; Hindustan Times highlighted the post while confirming the cause of death and that it occurred a day after Diwali. His wife, Olesya Nedobegova, shared an emotional statement and funeral details, asking for privacy as fans mourn the artist behind songs released under “Faqeer.” Times of India and other outlets also referenced his dual work in music and acting while confirming the heart attack as the cause.
