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Singer Badshah Confirms Divorce from Isha Rikhi Five Months After March Wedding

Indian singer Badshah announced his divorce from Isha Rikhi on social media, five months after marrying in March 2026.

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Singer Badshah announced on social media on 2026-09-01 that he and Isha Rikhi have divorced, five months after their wedding. [1] Speculation regarding trouble in the marriage started circulating on social media in July 2026. [2] The couple confirmed their separation via social media platforms. [3] Isha Rikhi and Badshah have stopped following each other on Instagram. [4] Badshah wrote in a statement that he and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on their separate paths. [5] Isha Rikhi shared a series of cryptic posts on social media which sparked the initial speculation. [6]
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  1. Singer Badshah announced on social media on 2026-09-01 that he and Isha Rikhi have divorced, five months after their wedding. · Amar Ujala
  2. Speculation regarding trouble in the marriage started circulating on social media in July 2026. · Deccan Herald
  3. The couple confirmed their separation via social media platforms. · Deccan Herald
  4. Isha Rikhi and Badshah have stopped following each other on Instagram. · Hindustan Times
  5. Badshah wrote in a statement that he and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on their separate paths. · Mid-day
  6. Isha Rikhi shared a series of cryptic posts on social media which sparked the initial speculation. · Deccan Herald
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