Badshah’s Wife Isha Rikhi Confirms Their Marriage, Shares First Romantic Picture Together

Months after wedding rumours first surfaced online, Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed that she is married to rapper Badshah.

Jun 11, 2026
  • Badshah and Isha Rikhi
    That's a happy married life for Badshah and Isha!

    Rapper Badshah and his married life has been at the centre of speculation for quite some time now. For months, fans have been trying to find out more about his relationship with Punjabi actress, Isha Rikhi. Wedding rumours, viral photos and endless social media speculation kept the conversation going, but neither of them publicly addressed the reports. 

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    However, the rumours finally seem to rest since months after pictures from their alleged wedding surfaced online, Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed what fans had long suspected, that she is married to rapper-singer Badshah.


    The actress made the revelation during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on her Instagram stories, where followers flooded her with questions about her personal life and her relationship with the popular musician.

    Isha Rikhi AMA

    One fan asked why the couple does not follow each other on social media despite being married. Responding with humour, Isha finally put the rumours to rest.


    “I think I’m officially flooded with these questions. Yes, I am married. Now, coming to the most asked question: Why don’t you follow each other? Honestly, I think my husband owes all of an explanation. Pati Dev (Badshah), the audience has questions. Please address them at your earliest convenience.”’


    Her response quickly grabbed attention online, marking the first time she went public with her relationship with the rapper and acknowledged her marriage.


    Fans were equally curious about why she had never posted a picture with Badshah on social media. One user asked, “Why you haven’t post any picture with Badshah your husband, U are his wife not even a single pic? (sic)”.


    In response to the question, Isha surprised her fans as she reposted the question with an adorable photograph of the couple. In the picture, she can be seen sitting on Badshah’s lap while the two embrace each other, giving fans their first official glimpse of the married couple together.

    Badshah and Isha

    The confirmation comes just days after Badshah sparked a fresh wave of speculation online by posting a series of photos with a mystery woman. In the images, the woman’s face was carefully hidden, leading fans to wonder whether the rapper was teasing a new relationship, a collaboration or something else entirely.


    The photos showed Badshah walking through a scenic field while holding the woman’s hand. Alongside the pictures, he wrote, “Universe has a strange way of putting people in your life.”


    The post immediately sparked fresh speculations, with social media users trying to identify the woman and sharing their own theories in the comments section.

    Badshah and Isha had managed to keep their relationship largely private despite reports of their wedding circulating earlier this year. The speculation began in March when Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared several photos and videos from what appeared to be the couple’s wedding celebrations.


    The posts showed Badshah and Isha dressed in traditional wedding attire and participating in ceremonies alongside close family members and friends. The event appeared to be an intimate affair attended by a small gathering of loved ones.


    While Badshah has yet to publicly address the wedding reports, Isha’s recent confirmation has finally answered the question fans have been asking for months.


    According to reports, the couple tied the knot earlier this year in the presence of close family and friends. They are believed to have met through mutual friends and gradually developed a bond over shared interests, including music and films.

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