Badshah and Isha Rikhi confirm separation after 5 months

Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed their separation, announcing in a joint statement that they have mutually decided to end their marriage after approximately five months. The announcement was made on August 31, 2026, via Badshah's Instagram Story, bringing an end to months of speculation about the status of their relationship.

In their statement, the couple wrote, "I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time." They added that the post would be their only comment on the matter and requested no further speculation.

The separation marks the conclusion of Badshah's second marriage. He was previously married to Jasmine Masih; the couple married in 2012, welcomed a daughter in 2017, and finalized their divorce in 2020. Badshah and Jasmine continue to co-parent their child.

Badshah and Isha Rikhi's relationship first became public in March 2026, after Isha's mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared photographs and videos that appeared to show the couple performing wedding rituals. Isha later confirmed the...