Isha Rikhi Says 'I Never Showed Aggression' When Husband Badshah's Name Came Up, 'Dare You Take...'
Isha Rikhi issued a clarification regarding her comments about her estranged husband, Badshah in 'Bigg Boss 20'.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleBadshah and his second wife, Isha Rikhi, have been in the news ever since she dropped hints of trouble in their relationship. Based on the wording in her social media posts, many people wondered if Badshah has been abusive towards her, either physically or emotionally. The controversy heightened when Isha joined Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant and made some cryptic remarks, hinting at her estranged husband's cheating and other issues.
After being evicted from Bigg Boss 20, Isha opened up about her comments about Badshah on the show. She clarified her intentions behind how she spoke about him.
Isha Rikhi clarified her comments on Badshah in the show
Isha Rikhi wanted to make her own identity and wanted netizens to know her as an individual rather than as someone's spouse. After her vote-out from BB20, she appeared for an interview with Moneycontrol, where she said there was a lot more to her than her relationship. She stated that she was working tirelessly to build a name for herself, but at one point her focus shifted, probably while she was married to Badshah.
Isha mentioned that after that chapter of her life ended, she has been trying to rebuild herself. Regarding her desire to connect with people and show them her real self, Isha Rikhi told Moneycontrol:
"Look, before my relationship, I was already working enough to make my name. But yes, I have to admit that my priority then was very different from what it is today. I am trying to rebuild myself. I just want people to know who I am."
Isha clarified her statements about Badshah on Bigg Boss 20. She said that she was respectful toward her estranged husband and never took his name on the show. She added that she never encouraged any housemate to take his name during conversations and never even reacted aggressively when his name came up. Even during the interview, Isha referred to Badshah as "he/his" rather than taking his name.
Isha Rikhi further stated that even if she cryptically said certain things about Badshah on the show, she never did it in a demeaning way. The Punjabi artist mentioned that she had only spoken about her estranged husband in a casual, light-hearted manner and never said anything that could tarnish his reputation. Isha was quoted as saying:
"Even on the show, I never showed any aggression when his [Badshah] name was taken or never did I say 'dare you take his name' or anything like that. Even if I might have said something, it was in a fun and casual way and nothing serious.
More about Isha Rikhi and Badshah
In March 2026, Isha Rikhi's mother, Poonam Rikhi, took to her social media handle to share some photos of her daughter and son-in-law decked up in wedding attire. When their marriage pics surfaced, the duo chose not to react. However, a couple of months later, she confirmed the marriage herself, referring to Badshah as "pati dev" on IG. Following that, details regarding their relationship surfaced.
As per social media buzz, Badshah and Isha met each other at a friend's party and felt an instant spark. Just a few months later, in July 2026, Isha Rikhi shared a clip from their wedding and a few intimate moments. However, her cryptic note to the video raised concern. It could be read as:
"Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope [broken heart emoji]."
After the post surfaced, reports circulated that Badshah and Isha were facing issues in their marriage, and they unfollowed each other on Instagram. Amid that, Isha dropped another cryptic bomb, saying she should have stood up for herself sooner, but couldn't because she thought her husband had the power, influence, and resources to silence her. Then they confirmed their separation, and weeks later, Isha was seen on Bigg Boss 20.
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