Rapper and singer Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi have announced their divorce, ending their marriage barely five months after they tied the knot.
The couple confirmed the news through matching statements shared on their respective Instagram Stories on August 31. In the statement, Badshah and Rikhi said they had “mutually decided to part ways” and would now move forward separately. They also appealed to the public to respect their privacy.
The couple's statement did not reveal the reason behind their decision to separate. They described the decision as one made with mutual respect and made it clear that they did not wish to comment further on their personal relationship.
With speculation about their marriage circulating for weeks, the joint statement effectively confirmed the separation while also asking people not to engage in rumours or assumptions about what led to the split.
Badshah and Isha Rikhi had kept much of their relationship away from the public eye. Reports about their relationship emerged years before their wedding, with the couple reportedly dating for several years.
Their marriage became public in March 2026 after wedding photographs were shared, including pictures posted by Isha Rikhi's mother. The wedding itself was reportedly an intimate affair attended by close family and friends.
The announcement of their separation therefore came as a surprise to many fans, particularly because the couple had largely maintained a low profile throughout their relationship.
Questions about the couple's relationship had already begun circulating on social media in the months leading up to the announcement. Reports of trouble in their marriage gained momentum in July, while social-media posts were closely examined by fans and entertainment portals.
However, neither Badshah nor Isha Rikhi has publicly confirmed any specific reason for the separation. Any claims about the cause of their divorce therefore remain speculation and should not be treated as established fact.
The separation marks the end of Badshah's second marriage. The rapper was previously married to Jasmine Masih. The former couple, who have a daughter together, divorced in 2020 after several years of marriage. Badshah has previously spoken about the difficulties surrounding the breakdown of his first marriage.
Isha Rikhi, meanwhile, is known for her work in Punjabi cinema and has also appeared in Hindi films. She made her Hindi film debut with Nawabzaade in 2018.
While celebrity relationships often become the subject of intense public speculation, Badshah and Isha Rikhi have chosen not to publicly discuss the circumstances behind their decision.
Their announcement, instead, focused on closing the chapter respectfully.
For now, the only confirmed information is that the couple has decided to go their separate ways after five months of marriage, and both have asked the public to respect their privacy.
