Renowned Indian rapper Badshah tied the knot with Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi in an intimate ceremony in March. Some time back, she confirmed marrying him and also shared a rare picture with him on Instagram. On July 22, Isha posted a video with Badshah, hinting at a ‘storm’ in their lives. The internet assumed that their marriage is going through a rough phase. In her latest Instagram post, the Nawabzaade actress hinted at trouble in her marriage with the rapper. Without confirming a divorce, she indicated that Badshah’s ‘influence, power and resources’ forced her to keep quiet.
Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi shares cryptic post amid divorce rumours with Badshah
’s statement on Instagram read, “There are battles that leave no visible scars. For a long time, I remained silent because I was afraid. I felt overwhelmed by the influence, power, and resources I believed my husband had, and I convinced myself that staying quiet was the safest thing to do. Silence was never acceptance. It was survival. Today, I’m choosing courage over fear. I may not be ready to tell the whole story, but I’m finally ready to stop pretending that everything was okay.”
Isha Rikhi’s Instagram statement
Isha Rikhi’s Instagram video sparked divorce rumours
Isha’s previous Instagram post featured unseen pictures of the couple. The text read, “Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope.” Her fans felt that it was an indirect way of confirming her separation from .
Who is Isha Rikhi?
Born and raised in Chandigarh, Isha has been a prominent name in the Punjabi film industry. She made her Bollywood debut with Nawabzaade, produced by Remo D’Souza, which released in 2018. In Punjabi cinema, Rikhi shot to fame with films such as Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De and Happy Go Lucky. Reportedly, Badshah and Isha met at a party hosted by a mutual friend. They bonded quickly over their shared interests in music and films, which sparked their relationship. The couple has been low-key in public.
Badshah married Isha in an intimate ceremony, without any public attention. Previously, he was married to Jasmine Masih. They tied the knot in 2012 and were blessed with a daughter in 2017. However, they got separated in 2019.
Isha Rikhi and Badshah wedding
On March 24, Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared multiple posts on Instagram that revealed Badshah got married to the Punjabi actress. It was an intimate affair at home with only family members and close friends in attendance.