Cinema VinesIn June, Bollywood actress Isha Rikhi publicly confirmed her marriage to singer‑turned‑rapper Badshah, calling him her “patidev.” The couple’s union, which followed Badshah’s 2020 split from former wife Jasmine Masih, sparked immediate fan interest, especially after Badshah’s daughter Jessemy Grace Masih Singh continued to be co‑parented by the duo.
Shortly after the announcement, rumours began swirling that the pair might have already separated. Isha posted a cryptic montage of photos and videos with Badshah, captioned “Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope,” which left followers speculating about a possible split. The post was followed by a broken‑heart emoji and a folded‑hands emoji.
On Monday, Isha addressed the rumours directly on Instagram, sharing an emotional note that read: “There are battles that leave no visible scars. For a long time, I remained silent because I was afraid. I felt overwhelmed by the influence, power, and resources I believed my husband had, and I convinced myself that staying quiet was the safest thing to do.” She added, “Silence was never acceptance. It was survival. Today, I’m choosing courage over fear. I may not be ready to tell the whole story, but I’m finally ready to stop pretending that everything was okay.” The post was accompanied by a broken‑heart emoji.
The actor’s candid message drew swift support from several celebrities. Jasmin Bhasin and Suyyash Rai sent messages of love, while Punjabi actor Shruti Sodhi praised her strength. Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul and actor Sahil Anand also offered encouragement, and content creator Kavita remarked, “No one should go through this, but you are stronger than you think.”
Earlier in the year, speculation about the marriage first surfaced on March 24 when Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, posted a series of photos and videos that appeared to be from the couple’s wedding. The intimate ceremony was attended only by close family and friends. Badshah later shared a cryptic post featuring a mystery woman whose face was deliberately obscured, with the caption, “Universe has a strange way of putting people in your life.”
During a June Instagram session, a fan asked Isha why she and Badshah did not follow each other on social media despite being married. She replied humorously, “I think I’m officially flooded with these questions. Yes, I am married.” The conversation highlighted the couple’s private nature and the growing curiosity of their fan base.
