Wearing a red traditional bridal outfit with jewellery, a maang tikka, and mehendi on her hands, Isha Rikhi was seen alongside Badshah in photos shared by her mother, Poonam Rikhi.
The two were seen exchanging garlands. The visuals have led to speculation about a possible marriage. There has been no official confirmation from either of them, but the posts have brought renewed attention to Isha Rikhi. Here is what is known about her.
Started Young: Modelling Came First
Born on 9 September 1993, Isha Rikhi started her career as a model, taking up early assignments and campaigns that helped her gain visibility and eventually led to her transition into films.
As per Mid-Day, she lost her father, Pradeep Kumar Rikhi, when she was a teenager. Her mother, Poonam Rikhi, had aspired to become an actor and encouraged her to pursue the profession. Isha initially had little interest in acting but moved towards it after beginning work in the field.
She reportedly started modelling while in Class 12 and briefly worked at an event management company before pursuing modelling full-time.
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Film Entry: Punjabi Cinema
Before making her acting debut at age 20 with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De alongside Sippy Gill, Isha Rikhi had a guest appearance in Jatt and Juliet in 2012.
She continued working in Punjabi films with 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.
These roles established her presence in Punjabi cinema.
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Bollywood Step: Expanding The Work
In 2018, Isha Rikhi entered Hindi cinema with Nawabzaade, directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Remo D’Souza, where she played the role of Sheetal.
The film starred Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak, and Dharmesh Yelande.
Her character is shown as friendly and approachable, becoming the centre of attention for the three male leads.
The film marked her move beyond Punjabi films into Hindi cinema, although her work has continued to remain largely in the Punjabi film industry.
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Why Is she trending
According to reports, Isha Rikhi and Badshah met through mutual friends at a party and were in a relationship for several years before this.
Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, is an Indian rapper and singer known for songs such as DJ Waley Babu, Genda Phool, and Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai.
He was previously married to Jasmine Masih in 2012, and the two separated in 2020.
