Rapper Badshah announces separation after five months of marriage


Published: 06:09 1 September 2026
Popular Indian rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have officially announced their separation after just five months of marriage. After weeks of rumors about their relationship, the two have now publicly confirmed their separation.
On Monday (August 31) night, Badshah and Isha Rikhi announced their separation by publishing a similar statement on their respective Instagram stories. They tied the knot in a private ceremony in March this year.
Separated by mutual consent
In a statement on his Instagram story, Badshah said that he and Isha Rikhi have decided to separate by mutual consent and go their separate ways.
He also said that their decision was taken based on mutual respect. At the same time, he requested everyone to respect their personal privacy during this difficult time.
Badshah also said that this is their only statement regarding the separation. They also requested that no further speculation or speculation be made about their relationship.
Rumors of separation since July
According to a report by Indian media outlet NDTV, rumors about the strained relationship between Badshah and Isha Rikhi started circulating on social media since July this year.
At that time, Isha Rikhi posted a collage of several pictures and videos of herself with Badshah. In the caption of the post, she wrote with a broken heart and folded hands emoji, "Every storm is a lesson and every prayer is a hope."
Since Isha's post, many questions have arisen among fans about their married life.
Later, when Isha's mother Poonam Rikhi shared several posts about her karma, speculation about their relationship increased further.
Isha confirmed the news of her marriage in June
Earlier, Isha Rikhi officially confirmed the news of her marriage to Badshah in an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram last June.
The news of their separation came at a time when there is a lot of talk about Isha Rikhi participating as a contestant in the upcoming 'Bigg Boss 20' hosted by Salman Khan.
Badshah's second divorce
The separation with Isha Rikhi is Badshah's second divorce.
He was previously married to Jasmine Masih. Their marital relationship ended in 2020 and the separation was later finalized.
Badshah and Jasmine have a 9-year-old daughter named Jessemi Grace Masih Singh.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi's announcement of separation after just five months of marriage has created a discussion among their fans and admirers.
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