Singer and actor Rishabh Tandon, known by his stage name Faqeer, died on Wednesday, October 22, in Delhi. The 39-year-old reportedly died after suffering a heart attack while he was visiting his hometown to spend Diwali with his family members. His untimely death has shaken his relatives and fans to their core.
Rishabh, who was based in Mumbai with his wife Olesya Nedobegova, had come to Delhi for the holiday season. His family is now preparing for his last rites and has asked for some privacy during this period. The development was revealed to India Today by a past team member and also posted by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on social media.
Famous for both music and his acting career, Rishabh was well-known on social media, having gained more than 500,000 followers on Instagram. Although he was in the limelight for his professional career, his personal life was also the target of media attention—especially his alleged relationship with Sara Khan, an actress. A viral image of Sara donning sindoor once triggered rumors about their marriage, which she later refuted, though the two were seen together for at least three years.
Subsequently, Rishabh wedded Russian national Olesya Nedobegova, who had been a line producer on one of his web series filmed in Uzbekistan. In an earlier interview, Rishabh explained how their relationship started after a casual meeting on his final day in Uzbekistan.
Friends and followers have now flocked to social media to bid tribute to the departed artist, sharing memories and farewell messages. Rishabh was also a well-known animal lover and had a close-knit friend group based in Mumbai and Delhi as well.
His demise, particularly at a time of Diwali celebration, has shadowed those who knew and looked up to him with sorrow.