Rapper Badshah and actress Isha Rikhi have announced their separation after just five months of marriage. On August 31, 2026, the two put an end to weeks of speculation about their relationship and confirmed their split in a joint statement on Instagram stories. Badshah and Isha Rikhi were reportedly in a relationship for four years before tying the knot in a private ceremony in March 2026. The life update was kept mostly private, and news of their wedding broke after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, posted photos of the ceremony. This was Badshah’s second marriage.
But who is , Badshah’s estranged wife who has been in the news since early this year? All you need to know about her career, relationship with Badshah and their brief marriage.
Who is Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is an actress and model who worked mostly in the Punjabi film industry. Born in Chandigarh, she began her acting career in Punjabi cinema before making her Hindi-film debut.
She made her screen debut in 2013 in the Punjabi film Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De with Sippy Gill. She has since appeared in films including Happy Go Lucky, Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey and What the Jatt. One of her more well-known Punjabi film appearances was in Ardaas (2016), which starred Gippy Grewal and Ammy Virk.
Isha Rikhi in Happy Go Lucky
Isha’s Bollywood stint
Isha finally debuted in Hindi films with Nawabzaade, a 2018 dance comedy featuring Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak and Dharmesh Yelande. Despite being mostly associated with Punjabi cinema, her association with Badshah brought her a lot of attention from Hindi-speaking audiences.
Isha Rikhi and Badshah’s marriage
Isha and Badshah tied the knot in 2026. After her mother’s reveal, the marriage was later confirmed by Isha herself during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session in June. Back then, she had called Badshah her “pati dev,” thus putting an end to all the speculation about their relationship. The couple, however, largely kept their marriage private.
Badshah and Isha Rihki’s wedding photos
Reason for Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s split
The precise cause of their separation has not been revealed. In a joint statement, Badshah said he and Isha had “mutually decided to part ways” and will move forward on separate paths. The decision was made “with mutual respect”, and he asked people to respect their privacy.
Isha Rikhi’s cryptic posts that triggered rumours
Speculation had been rife since July 2026 about trouble in the marriage before the separation was officially announced. Isha shared a montage of moments with Badshah and wrote, “Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope,” with a broken heart and prayer hands emoji. Later she posted a more serious message about feeling overwhelmed and choosing courage over fear.
The posts led to wild speculation about her marital status. Isha did not confirm at the time that the posts were about Badshah or their relationship. Amid the rumours, her mother’s social media posts on karma and justice also caught attention.
Isha Rikhi and Badshah in happier times
Isha’s Bigg Boss 20 rumours
Interestingly, Isha Rikhi’s separation announcement comes at the same time as reports continue to do the rounds that she could be a part of Bigg Boss 20, the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. However, there is no official confirmation from Isha or the makers of the show and the reports about her possible entry should be taken as speculation.
Badshah’s second marriage
The split marks the end of Badshah’s second marriage. The rapper was previously married to Jasmine Masih. The couple married in 2012 and had their daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, in 2017. Badshah and Jasmine ended their marriage and settled their divorce in 2020. Badshah and Jasmine continue to co-parent their daughter after their divorce.