Muhammad Amanullah — September 3, 2026
Indian rapper and singer Badshah and Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi have announced their separation just months after their secret marriage, confirming that they have mutually decided to go their separate ways.
The two shared identical statements on their respective Instagram accounts on August 31, confirming the end of their relationship. Following the announcement, Isha Rikhi has once again drawn attention from Indian media and social media users, with fans discussing her career as well as her relationship with Badshah.
Who Is Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is associated with the Punjabi film industry and has worked as both an actress and a model. She began her career in modelling before establishing herself as an actress in Punjabi cinema.
Rikhi made her acting debut in 2013 with the Punjabi film Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, which also featured actors including Sippy Gill and Om Puri.
She later appeared in several Punjabi films, including Happy Go Lucky, Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt!! and Ardaas.
Isha Rikhi Also Entered Bollywood
After working in the Punjabi film industry, Rikhi moved into Hindi cinema and made her Bollywood debut with the 2018 film Nawabzaade.
The film featured Varun Dhawan, Raghav Juyal and Punit Pathak among others. Although much of Rikhi’s acting career has been associated with Punjabi cinema, her appearance in a Bollywood production also brought her wider recognition in Indian entertainment circles.
How Did Isha Rikhi Meet Badshah?
According to reports published by Indian entertainment media, Badshah and Isha Rikhi first met at a party organised by a mutual friend.
Their shared interest in music and films reportedly helped bring them closer. In October 2022, an Indian entertainment website, citing sources, reported that the two had been dating for around a year.
According to the report, their relationship grew closer after their first meeting at the party and gradually developed into a long-term relationship.
How Did Their Relationship Lead to Marriage?
Badshah and Isha Rikhi kept their relationship largely private for several years and generally avoided discussing their personal lives publicly.
After being in a relationship for several years, the couple reportedly decided to get married. The wedding was also kept extremely private, with no formal announcement being made for several months.
Wedding Pictures Revealed the Secret
News of their secret wedding emerged in July this year after Isha Rikhi’s mother shared photographs from the ceremony on Instagram.
In the pictures, Badshah could be seen wearing a brown kurta with a traditional golden turban, while Rikhi appeared in a traditional red outfit. The couple were shown taking part in various wedding rituals alongside family members.
Some of the photographs also showed the couple wearing flower garlands. Alongside the pictures, Rikhi’s mother expressed her good wishes for the couple and prayed for their well-being.
The photographs quickly became a major topic of discussion in Indian entertainment media, bringing renewed attention to the couple’s private wedding.
Separation Announced Months Later
Only a few months after their marriage became public, Badshah and Isha Rikhi confirmed that they had separated.
On August 31, both shared similar statements on their respective Instagram accounts, saying that they had mutually decided to part ways.
Neither provided further details about their private life or disclosed the reason for their separation. However, their matching statements confirmed that the relationship had come to an end.
Badshah’s Second Marriage
Isha Rikhi’s marriage to Badshah was the rapper’s second marriage. He was previously married to Jasmine Masih, but their marriage later ended.
Badshah’s relationship with Rikhi continued for several years before eventually leading to marriage. However, the marriage itself lasted only a few months after becoming publicly known.
The separation has once again placed the private relationships of Indian entertainment personalities under the spotlight. Neither Badshah nor Isha Rikhi has issued a detailed explanation regarding the reasons behind their decision to separate.
