Salman Khan's reality show returned for its 20th season on September 6, and the same premiere episode saw rapper Badshah's former wife Isha Rikhi walk into the house as a contestant. Within minutes of her entry, the Punjabi actress spoke publicly for the first time about her split from Badshah, telling the audience that ending the relationship had been an incredibly hard call to make.
A Broken Trust Forced A Hard Decision
Isha told the house that she had tried everything to make her marriage work and build a home, but certain experiences in life change a person permanently. She explained that once trust breaks down in a close relationship, a person often starts questioning their own faults instead. This was the first time she had spoken this openly about the subject on a public platform. She made it clear she did not want to dwell further on what exactly happened between her and Badshah, though she did share how deeply it affected her: "I didn't even realise when I became a side character in my own life's story." Despite everything, she added that she carries no regret over any decision she made.
Ready To Step Out Of The Past And Build A New Identity
Isha said she had joined the show specifically to move past the shadow of her old relationship and carve out a fresh identity for herself. She wants viewers to see the real her, and her stated goal on the show is to go all the way and win the season. Host Salman Khan backed her during the conversation, encouraging her to leave the past behind and look forward. "Everyone has breakups, yaar," he told her, before adding that she should never give credit to someone for hurting her, since that person has already moved on with their own life, and so should she.
Marriage Lasted Five Months, Split Confirmed On September 1
Notably, Badshah and Isha Rikhi had already confirmed their separation before she entered the Bigg Boss house. On September 1, the two issued a joint statement announcing they were going their separate ways. Until then, fans had only speculation to go on, but the statement cleared the picture. According to reports, their marriage had lasted only about five months. The statement said the decision to part ways was mutual and made with complete respect for each other, and both requested that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. They also stated that this would be their only comment on the matter, urging people not to spread rumours or speculation about their relationship.
