Isha Rikhi enters Bigg Boss 20 amid separation from Badshah

Actress and model Isha Rikhi has entered the reality show Bigg Boss 20, amid significant public interest regarding her recent separation from rapper Badshah. During the show's premiere, Rikhi addressed her emotional state, noting that the breakdown of her marriage was the ‘worst phase’ of her life and claiming she felt ‘cheated’ during the relationship.

Host Salman Khan offered Rikhi advice during the broadcast, encouraging her to focus on her own identity rather than being defined as ‘Badshah’s ex-wife.’ He urged her to leave the past behind and avoid discussing her former husband inside the house. Rikhi expressed a desire to use the platform to establish her own persona beyond her personal history.

Prior to her entry, Rikhi issued statements on social media requesting that the media and public refrain from spreading unverified rumors regarding her marriage or separation. The couple had previously announced their mutual decision to part ways following a private marriage ceremony in March 2026. Other contestants, such as Bhojpuri actress Aamrapali Dubey, have also joined the season, seeking to showcase their unfiltered personalities.