Isha Rikhi Biography, Age, Husband, Family, Career, Net Worth & Bigg Boss 20

Isha Rikhi is a popular Indian actress and model who has primarily worked in Punjabi cinema and is known for films such as Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, Happy Go Lucky, Ardaas and Mindo Taseeldarni, while she made her Bollywood debut with Nawabzaade. Born on September 9, 1993, in Chandigarh, Isha began her career as a model before entering the film industry and establishing herself as a familiar face in Punjabi entertainment. In September 2026, she entered Bigg Boss 20 hosted by Salman Khan, bringing her professional journey and personal story into the spotlight. Her Bigg Boss journey has attracted considerable attention, particularly after she opened up about her recently ended marriage and personal experiences during conversations inside the house. She also made headlines after questioning contestant Scout over a remark related to hitting someone, leading to discussion among viewers. With her Punjabi film career, modelling background and new reality-TV journey, Isha Rikhi is currently gaining renewed attention among audiences across India.

Isha Rikhi Biography/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Name	Isha Rikhi
Born	9 September 1993, Chandigarh, India (age 33)
Profession	Actress and model
Known for	Punjabi films such as Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, Happy Go Lucky and Ardaas; Hindi film debut in Nawabzaade (2018)
Years active	2012 – present
Current project	Housemate on Bigg Boss 20 (premiered 6 September 2026, hosted by Salman Khan)

Personal Profile

Attribute	Details
Full name	Isha Rikhi
Date of birth	9 September 1993
Age	33 years (as of 20 September 2026)
Birthplace / hometown	Chandigarh, India
Nationality	Indian (Punjabi background)
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Occupation	Actress, model
Father	Pradeep Kumar Rikhi
Mother	Poonam Rikhi
Siblings	A brother and a sister (named as Mani Rikhi and Reema Rikhi on fan-biography sites; not independently verified)
Relationship status	Separated from rapper Badshah; the split was announced in late August 2026, and media now refer to him as her ex-husband

Early Life and Entry into Acting

Attribute	Details
Upbringing	Born and raised in Chandigarh in a Punjabi family.
Modelling	She began her career in modelling before moving into films.
First screen appearance	A guest appearance as Twinkle in the Punjabi comedy Jatt & Juliet (2012).
Acting debut	Lead role as Sirat in Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De (2013). Most profiles cite 2013 as her official debut.
Education	Not reliably documented in public sources.

Film Career

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2012	Jatt & Juliet	Twinkle	Punjabi; guest appearance
2013	Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De	Sirat	Punjabi; acting debut
2014	Happy Go Lucky	Sirat	Punjabi
2014	Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey	Simran	Punjabi
2015	What the Jatt!!	Sapna	Punjabi
2016	Ardaas	Mannat	Punjabi
2016	Desi Munde	Simran	Punjabi
2018	Nawabzaade	Sheetal	Hindi; Bollywood debut
2019	Mindo Taseeldarni	Jeeto	Punjabi

Attribute	Details
Industry focus	Predominantly Punjabi cinema, with one Hindi film to her credit.
Career highlights	Happy Go Lucky (2014), Ardaas (2016) and her Hindi debut Nawabzaade (2018).
Other work	Music videos and web series are mentioned on fan-biography sites; these are not fully documented.

Personal Life: Relationship with Badshah

Attribute	Details
Relationship	Reports say she and rapper Badshah dated for close to four years after meeting through mutual friends, and kept the relationship largely private.
Wedding	A private ceremony in spring 2026 (outlets differ on March or April), reportedly a traditional gurdwara wedding. Photos and videos shared by her mother, Poonam Rikhi, sparked the news, and Isha later confirmed the marriage herself.
Separation	About five months after the wedding, both posted matching Instagram Story statements saying they had mutually decided to part ways. They asked for privacy and for no further speculation.
About Badshah	Aditya Prateek Singh (born 19 November 1985, Delhi), rapper, singer and producer. His earlier marriage to Jasmine Masih (2012) ended in 2020; they have a daughter.

Isha Rikhi in Bigg Boss 20

Attribute	Details
Announcement	Promo clips featuring Isha and Kanika Mann were released on 4 September 2026. In her teaser she introduced herself as an actress from Punjabi and Hindi cinema and became emotional while speaking about her breakup.
Entry	Entered on the grand premiere night, 6 September 2026, as the fourth housemate to walk in.
Category	Actress (Punjabi and Hindi films)
Why she joined	She has described herself as a very private person whom the public knows little about, and said she wanted viewers to see the different sides of her personality.
Gameplay style	Composed and measured. She avoids unnecessary confrontations but speaks up when a situation calls for it.
Notable moment	When housemates brought up Badshah, she called him her ex and kept her reply short, declining to discuss her personal life.
Nominations	Not among the reported nominees as of mid-September 2026 (Day 9, per a fan tracker).
Current status	Still in the house according to the latest reports (20 September 2026).

Timeline

Date	Milestone
9 Sep 1993	Born in Chandigarh
2012	First film appearance in Jatt & Juliet
2013	Acting debut with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
2014 – 2016	Happy Go Lucky, Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt!!, Ardaas and Desi Munde
2018	Hindi film debut with Nawabzaade
2019	Mindo Taseeldarni
Spring 2026	Marries Badshah in a private ceremony
Late Aug 2026	Announces separation from Badshah
4 Sep 2026	Bigg Boss 20 promo released
6 Sep 2026	Enters the Bigg Boss 20 house