Isha Rikhi and Badshah are making headlines again, but this time for very different reasons.
The couple, who tied the knot earlier this year after keeping their relationship private for years, have now announced their divorce just five months into their marriage.
As Isha Rikhi prepares to enter Bigg Boss as a contestant, her personal life and career are back in focus.
But who is Isha Rikhi, and what is her journey from Punjabi cinema to Bigg Boss?
Here is everything you need to know.
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.
Marriage To Badshah: From Secret Romance To Separation
According to reports, Isha Rikhi and Badshah met through mutual friends in 2021 and began dating. They reportedly remained together for nearly four years while keeping their relationship private.
The couple married in an intimate ceremony in March 2026. Isha's mother, Poonam Rikhi, later shared wedding photos of them exchanging garlands. Isha also confirmed their marriage in June.
In July, Isha's cryptic posts sparked speculation about trouble in their relationship. However, neither Isha nor Badshah confirmed a split at the time.
On August 31, Badshah announced their separation through an Instagram Story, which Isha also shared. They said they had mutually decided to part ways and that the decision was made with “mutual respect”. They asked people to respect their privacy and avoid further speculation.
They have not revealed the reason for their separation.
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Why Is she trending
Isha Rikhi is now making headlines not only because of her separation from Badshah, but also because she is entering Bigg Boss as a contestant.
Her entry into the reality show comes just as her five-month marriage to Badshah has ended, bringing renewed attention to her personal life and career.
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.
