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Badshah-Isha Rikhi divorce: A look at their relationship timeline

Updated On: 01 September, 2026 04:10 PM IST | Shruti Sampat

Badshah and Isha Rikhi have announced their decision to part ways after five months of marriage. The couple, who dated privately for years before their wedding, said they separated mutually and requested privacy while maintaining respect for each other, a look at their relationship timeline

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Isha Rikhi and Badshah (Pictures via Instagram)
Isha Rikhi and Badshah (Pictures via Instagram)
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First meeting in 2021: Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi reportedly met for the first time at a party through mutual friends. Their initial meeting eventually developed into a relationship.
First meeting in 2021: Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi reportedly met for the first time at a party through mutual friends. Their initial meeting eventually developed into a relationship.
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A relationship kept away from the spotlight: The couple chose to maintain considerable privacy about their romance. They reportedly dated for nearly four years without publicly acknowledging their relationship.
A relationship kept away from the spotlight: The couple chose to maintain considerable privacy about their romance. They reportedly dated for nearly four years without publicly acknowledging their relationship.
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Years of dating before marriage: Despite being in a long-term relationship, Badshah and Isha largely avoided discussing their personal lives publicly. Their decision to keep things private meant that details about their romance remained limited.
Years of dating before marriage: Despite being in a long-term relationship, Badshah and Isha largely avoided discussing their personal lives publicly. Their decision to keep things private meant that details about their romance remained limited.
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Private wedding in March 2026: After nearly four years together, the couple reportedly tied the knot in an intimate traditional ceremony in March 2026. Only close family members and friends were present at the wedding.
Private wedding in March 2026: After nearly four years together, the couple reportedly tied the knot in an intimate traditional ceremony in March 2026. Only close family members and friends were present at the wedding.
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Wedding photos emerge online: Their marriage became public after photographs from the ceremony surfaced online. Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared pictures showing Badshah dressed in a kurta and safa, while Isha was seen in a red bridal outfit.
Wedding photos emerge online: Their marriage became public after photographs from the ceremony surfaced online. Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared pictures showing Badshah dressed in a kurta and safa, while Isha was seen in a red bridal outfit.
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Isha confirms the marriage: In July 2026, Isha officially confirmed their wedding during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session. She also shared the couple’s first official photograph together, making their relationship public.
Isha confirms the marriage: In July 2026, Isha officially confirmed their wedding during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session. She also shared the couple’s first official photograph together, making their relationship public.
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Cryptic posts fuel speculation: Soon after the marriage confirmation, reports of trouble in their relationship began emerging. Isha shared a cryptic video montage with the message, “Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope,” while her mother also posted cryptic messages about karma.
Cryptic posts fuel speculation: Soon after the marriage confirmation, reports of trouble in their relationship began emerging. Isha shared a cryptic video montage with the message, “Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope,” while her mother also posted cryptic messages about karma.
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Separation announced after five months: On August 31, Badshah and Isha announced that they had mutually decided to part ways. They shared identical statements on Instagram Stories, stressing that the decision was made with mutual respect and requesting privacy. Neither has publicly disclosed a specific reason for the separation.
Separation announced after five months: On August 31, Badshah and Isha announced that they had mutually decided to part ways. They shared identical statements on Instagram Stories, stressing that the decision was made with mutual respect and requesting privacy. Neither has publicly disclosed a specific reason for the separation.
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Badshah’s previous marriage: Before marrying Isha, Badshah was married to Jasmine Masih. They tied the knot in 2012 and divorced in 2020. The former couple share a daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, and continue to co-parent her.
Badshah’s previous marriage: Before marrying Isha, Badshah was married to Jasmine Masih. They tied the knot in 2012 and divorced in 2020. The former couple share a daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, and continue to co-parent her.

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