It's shocking: After BB 20 promo, Isha Rikhi breaks silence on marriage rumours

Punjabi actor and singer Badshah's estraged wife Isha Rikhi has spoken out against fresh rumours surrounding her marriage, urging the media and the public not to believe claims about her personal life unless they come directly from her. Her statement comes amid growing speculation that she could be part of Bigg Boss 20.Isha addressed the rumours in an Instagram note on Saturday afternoon. She said she was shocked to see reports about her marriage and separation and asked media outlets not to spread unverified claims.“There are many rumours circulating about my marriage. It's shocking to hear and read the news reports appearing in certain quarters. I request certain sections of the media not to spread any rumours regarding my marriage or separation. I also urge the general public not to believe anything they read or hear unless the information comes directly from me or through my official social media handles. Thank you (sic),” Isha wrote.Read her statement here: Her statement came a day after a Bigg Boss 20 promo sparked speculation about the identity of a mystery female contestant. In the clip, the woman's face was blurred as she spoke about falling in love and losing trust in a relationship. Her emotional confession led some viewers to believe that she could be Isha.“I fell in love, and whatever I faced... When your trust is broken in some relationships...” the contestant says in the promo. However, neither Isha nor the makers of Bigg Boss 20 have confirmed her participation in the show. Watch the promo here:The speculation came days after Isha and Badshah confirmed their separation in respective statements shared on their Instagram Stories. The couple, who had been together for nearly five months, married in an intimate ceremony in March 2026. Their marriage became public after Isha’s mother shared pictures from the wedding online."I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time (sic)," the singer-rapper wrote.Adding, "This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship (sic)."See the statement here:Badshah was earlier married to Jasmine Masih. The two got married in 2012 and welcomed their daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, in January 2017. They separated in 2020, after which Jasmine moved to London with their daughter.Meanwhile, Isha Rikhi will be seen in Bigg Boss 20, premiering on September 6. Hosted by Salman Khan, the confirmed list of contestants also includes Qazi Touqeer, Gullu, rapper Yung DSA, Mahhi Vij, Khushi Dubey and Aman Gandhi, among others.- EndsPublished On: Sep 5, 2026 17:34 IST