Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi is set to enter Bigg Boss 20 amid the spotlight surrounding her separation from rapper Badshah. The Mercy singer recently confirmed that they have mutually decided to part ways, putting an end to their marriage after around five months. Now, with Isha set to enter the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, interest in her personal life and career has surged.
through a joint statement shared on Instagram Stories. In the statement, the couple said they had decided to part ways with “mutual respect” and asked fans and the media to respect their privacy. They also made it clear that the statement would be their only comment on the matter.
The announcement came roughly five months after reports of their wedding first emerged. The couple had reportedly been together for several years before marrying in a private ceremony in March 2026.
Who is Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is a Punjabi actor who began her career in modelling before making her way into films. According to Brut, she started modelling while she was still in Class 12 and briefly worked with an event management company before pursuing modelling full-time.
Her modelling career eventually paved the way for acting. Isha made her acting debut at the age of 20 with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, in which she starred opposite Sippy Gill. She also reportedly made a guest appearance in the 2012 Punjabi film Jatt & Juliet.
Isha Rikhi’s Punjabi film career
After her debut, Isha went on to feature in several Punjabi films, including Happy Go Lucky and Mere Yaar Kaminey in 2014, followed by What the Jatt!! in 2015.
In 2016, she appeared in Ardaas, alongside Gippy Grewal and Ammy Virk. Her work during this period established her as a familiar face in Punjabi cinema. Although she later ventured into Hindi films, Punjabi cinema remained the primary focus of her acting career.
Isha Rikhi’s Bollywood debut
She made her Hindi film debut with Nawabzaade in 2018. Directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Remo D’Souza, the dance comedy also starred Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak and Dharmesh Yelande. Isha played Sheetal in the film.
Despite making her Bollywood debut, she continued to remain more closely associated with the Punjabi film industry.
Isha Rikhi’s family and early life
Isha has previously spoken about losing her father, Pradeep Kumar Rikhi, when she was a teenager. Her mother, Poonam Rikhi, reportedly had aspirations of becoming an actor herself and encouraged Isha to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Isha has also spoken about how acting was not initially part of her plans. Her entry into modelling eventually introduced her to the entertainment industry and paved the way for her film career.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s relationship timeline
for several years before getting married. According to reports, the two first met through mutual friends at a party, after which their friendship gradually developed into a relationship.
The couple were reportedly together for nearly four years before marrying in a private ceremony in March 2026. The wedding was attended by close family members and friends and was largely kept away from the media spotlight. After five months, Badshah announced separation.
Isha Rikhi enters
Isha’s reported comes at a particularly significant time, following the couple’s decision to separate. Her participation in the reality show is separate from the couple’s joint statement, but her personal life is likely to draw considerable attention as she enters the house.
Bigg Boss 20, hosted by , premieres on September 6 on JioHotstar at 9 PM and Colors TV at 10:30 PM. Isha’s reported participation is among the names that have been creating buzz around the new season.