Rishabh Tandon, stage name Faqeer, dies in Delhi after heart attack

Singer and actor Rishabh Tandon, known by his stage name Faqeer, died in Delhi on Wednesday night after suffering a sudden heart attack while visiting family for Diwali, his friends and associates said. The Mumbai based artist, in his mid 30s, was reported to have collapsed during the visit, and a post by photographer Viral Bhayani on social media announced his passing and prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues.

Friends close to Tandon described the death as unexpected. One friend told colleagues that he died suddenly after the heart attack. His family has asked for privacy as they make funeral arrangements and await the arrival of relatives to carry out final rites, people close to the family said.

Tandon built a career as a singer, composer and actor, releasing several songs and appearing in digital projects. He was widely known by the moniker Faqeer and had a catalogue of popular tracks including Yeh Ashiqui and Ishq Faqeerana, as well as credits on projects such as Faqeer Living Limitless and Rashna The Ray of Light. A social media post from his account described him as "A believer, possessed by the energies of Shiva," reflecting his public persona....