Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has ended speculation of her relationship with rapper and singer Badshah in a recent Instagram chat and revealed in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) interview that she is married to the music star, delighting fans who had been eagerly seeking clarity about their relationship status.
It was confirmed when one of her followers directly asked if she and Badshah were married. Isha answered the question on Instagram Stories simply, “Yes, I am married”, as if to say what had been a closely held secret.
In addition, Isha also posted her first picture with Badshah on social media when there were so many people who asked her about her personal life and their profile. The rare post instantly attracted attention because the couple has mostly kept their public displays of affection low profile and has been trying to avoid public display and remain quiet and low profile, even with the constant curiosity of people.
Another question that has been intriguing to fans is why don't the couple doesn't follow each other on Instagram despite being married? Isha humorously tagged Badshah in the comments and asked him to explain the reason, which had the followers laughing.
Secret Wedding Revealed by Family
There was speculation about their marriage first circulating in March when Isha's mother, Poonam Rikhi, posted on Instagram that she had some details of the couple's wedding ceremony. According to some reports, the wedding was held on March 24 in a very intimate setting only close family members and friends were present.
The private nature of the ceremony was consistent with the couple’s approach to their relationship, which they have deliberately kept away from the public eye.
Who Is Isha Rikhi?
Born and raised in Chandigarh, Isha Rikhi is a famous Punjabi actress in the Punjabi movie industry. She is the face behind Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De and Happy Go Lucky movies, and other movies like Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De and Happy Go Lucky are well-known to the people of India. In Bollywood, she made her debut with Nawabzaade (2018), which was produced by choreographer and filmmaker Remo D’Souza.
And the 33-year-old actress is also good friends with TV personalities Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni. She has had a very successful career in Punjabi cinema while remaining relatively private.
When Badshah and Isha Met
Badshah and Isha first met at a party hosted by a mutual friend, and their shared interest in music, movies, and entertainment made them close and eventually develop a love interest relationship. The couple had been together for years; however, the couple was largely not covered by the media and seldom did they ever speak about their courtship.
Badshah's Previous Marriage
Before Isha Rikhi, Badshah was married to Jasmine. The couple married in 2012 and welcomed their daughter Jessamy Grace Mansih Singh in 2017. They separated in 2019, and Jasmine moved to London with her daughter.
In a 2024 podcast, Badshah was able to speak up on his relationship with Jessamy and the problems in his first marriage. He said he and Jasmine had tried to save their relationship but ultimately separated because that was the best thing for their child.
The rapper also said that although he isn't able to meet his daughter as often as he would like due to distance, she is in his concerts, and she loves music. But Badshah thinks her ultimate loyalty is to the globally popular K-pop group Blackpink.
Now that Isha Rikhi is officially proclaiming their marriage, fans finally know what is really going on in one of the most private celebrity relationships of the entertainment industry. The couple’s secrecy about their romance has only attracted people’s attention, and it’s one of the most talked-about celebrity stories of this week.
