Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed their separation, just five months after their wedding. The couple announced their decision through a joint statement shared on Instagram Stories, bringing an end to speculation surrounding their relationship.While Badshah is one of India’s best-known rappers and music artists, Isha Rikhi has established herself as an actress in Punjabi cinema, with a brief stint in Hindi films. But who is Isha Rikhi, and what is known about her career and relationship with Badshah?
Badshah and Isha Rikhi confirm their separation
Badshah and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and have asked fans and the media to respect their privacy. In their joint statement, the couple said the decision was made with “mutual respect” and requested that there be no further speculation about their personal lives.The statement read, “This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship.”The announcement came around five months after reports of their wedding first emerged.
Who is Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is a Punjabi actress who began her career in modelling before moving into films. According to Brut, she started modelling while she was still in Class 12 and later worked briefly with an event management company before pursuing modelling full-time. Her modelling career eventually opened the door to 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 had also reportedly made a guest appearance in the 2012 Punjabi film ‘Jatt & Juliet’.
Isha Rikhi’s Punjabi film career
After making her debut, Isha went on to appear in several Punjabi films. Her credits include ‘Happy Go Lucky’ and ‘Mere Yaar Kaminey’, both released in 2014, followed by ‘What the Jatt!!’ in 2015. In 2016, she featured in ‘Ardaas’, alongside Gippy Grewal and Ammy Virk. Her work during this period helped establish 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 in ‘Nawabzaade’
Isha Rikhi made her Hindi film debut with ‘Nawabzaade’ in 2018. Directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Remo D’Souza, the film starred Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak and Dharmesh Yelande alongside Isha. She played the character of Sheetal in the dance comedy. Despite her Bollywood debut, Isha 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 not initially planning to pursue acting. Her entry into modelling eventually introduced her to the entertainment industry and helped pave the way for her film career.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s relationship timeline
Badshah and Isha Rikhi reportedly dated 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. Reports suggest that they were together for nearly four years before tying the knot in a private ceremony in March 2026. The wedding was reportedly attended by close family members and friends and was largely kept away from the media spotlight.Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, later shared photographs from the wedding on social media, offering a glimpse of the couple’s traditional celebrations. The pair largely maintained a private relationship, with details about their personal lives rarely discussed publicly.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s marriage lasted around five months
The couple’s separation announcement comes roughly five months after their reported wedding. Their decision to part ways has once again put their relationship in the spotlight, although both have asked people to respect their privacy. There had also been reports that Isha could appear as a contestant on the upcoming season of ‘Bigg Boss 20’, hosted by Salman Khan. Her reported participation, however, is separate from the couple’s statement confirming their separation.
Badshah’s previous marriage and personal life
This was reportedly Badshah’s second marriage. The rapper was previously married to Jasmine Masih, with reports stating that they tied the knot in 2012 and separated in 2020. Badshah and Jasmine have a daughter together. The rapper has generally kept his family life away from the spotlight while continuing to build a successful career in Indian music.
Badshah’s career and biggest songs
Born Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, Badshah is among India’s most popular rappers and music artists. He has delivered several chart-topping songs over the years, including ‘DJ Waley Babu’, ‘Genda Phool’ and ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai’. His work spans Hindi, Punjabi and other Indian-language music, while his collaborations with leading singers and actors have made him a prominent figure in mainstream Indian pop culture.For now, Badshah and Isha Rikhi have made it clear that their separation will be addressed through their joint statement only, asking fans and followers not to engage in further speculation about their relationship.
