Bigg Boss 20: Is Isha Rikhi Entering Salman Khan’s Show After Badshah Split? Mystery Promo Sparks Buzz

Bigg Boss 20 is just days away from its grand premiere, and the show’s latest mystery promo has already set social media abuzz. While the makers continue to conceal the identities of several contestants, viewers believe a new promo may have dropped clues about Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi.

With Salman Khan returning as the host, anticipation around the new season has been building steadily. Instead of revealing every contestant outright, the makers have been using promos featuring blurred faces, disguised identities and personal clues, leaving fans to play detective.

The latest promo features a woman who describes herself as an actress with experience in both Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Her face is not shown clearly, but her emotional comments about love, heartbreak and broken trust have led some viewers to speculate that she could be Isha Rikhi.

However, neither Isha nor the Bigg Boss 20 team has officially confirmed that she is joining the show.

Why Fans Think the Mystery Actress Could Be Isha Rikhi

The latest promo introduces a female celebrity without revealing her identity. She speaks about having experienced love and the emotional consequences of a relationship in which her trust was broken.

In the clip, she says:

“Mujhe pyar hua, aur jo kuch bhi maine face kiya… Jab aapka trust tootta hai kuch rishton se toh…”

The actress becomes emotional while discussing the experience.

Her description of herself as someone who has worked in Punjabi and Hindi films has encouraged viewers to connect the dots. Isha Rikhi fits that description, having worked predominantly in Punjabi cinema while also appearing in Hindi projects.

Several viewers have reportedly mentioned Isha’s name while reacting to the promo, further fuelling the speculation.

Still, a resemblance or a set of clues in a promotional video does not establish the contestant’s identity. Until the makers or the actress make an official announcement, her participation remains unconfirmed.

Who Is Isha Rikhi?

Isha Rikhi is an actor and model known primarily for her work in Punjabi cinema. She has also appeared in Hindi-language projects during her career.

Beyond her professional work, Isha has attracted considerable media attention because of her relationship with rapper Badshah.

The two were publicly linked several years ago, and their relationship became a frequent subject of entertainment reports, particularly after speculation about a possible marriage began circulating.

Their personal life has once again become a talking point following their recent announcement that they have decided to go their separate ways.

Isha Rikhi and Badshah Confirm Their Separation

The Bigg Boss 20 speculation comes shortly after Isha and Badshah publicly confirmed that their relationship had ended.

On September 1, the former couple issued a joint statement asking the public and media to respect their privacy.

They said they had “mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths”, adding that the decision had been made with mutual respect.

The statement also requested that people refrain from further speculation about their relationship.

The announcement came after years of public interest in the couple and repeated reports about their relationship status.

When Did Badshah and Isha Rikhi Start Dating?

Badshah and Isha were first publicly linked in 2023, although reports suggested that the two may have met earlier through mutual acquaintances.

Their relationship subsequently became a regular subject of celebrity news, with marriage rumours gaining momentum.

At one point, reports suggested that the rapper and actor were planning to get married. Badshah, however, rejected those reports on social media.

Responding to the speculation at the time, he wrote:

“Dear media, I respect you but this is super lame. I’m not getting married. Whoever’s feeding you this bullshit needs to find better masala.”

The comment appeared to put the marriage rumours to rest at the time, although speculation about the couple continued.

Marriage Rumours Returned in 2026

Interest in their relationship intensified again in March 2026, when Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared photographs and videos from what appeared to be a wedding-related ceremony.

The posts led to speculation that Isha and Badshah had secretly married. However, neither of them immediately issued a public confirmation of a wedding.

The marriage rumours resurfaced once again in June when Isha addressed questions about her relationship status on social media.

Responding to repeated questions about whether she was married, Isha wrote that she was “officially being flooded with questions” about her marital status and her relationship with Badshah.

She subsequently wrote:

“Yes, I am married.”

She also tagged Badshah while asking him to address questions about why the two did not follow each other on social media.

Around the same period, Isha shared a photograph of herself sitting on Badshah’s lap, while the rapper posted photographs showing himself holding hands with a woman whose face was not visible.

These posts further intensified public speculation about their relationship.

From Relationship Speculation to Separation

The couple’s September statement marked a significant change after months of renewed interest in their personal lives.

Their decision to publicly confirm their separation has now coincided with speculation about Isha’s possible appearance on Bigg Boss 20.

If the actress does enter the reality show, her recent personal journey could naturally become an important part of the conversations inside the house. However, it would be premature to assume that her relationship with Badshah will form the focus of her participation.

For now, the only confirmed development is that the two have announced their separation. Isha’s reported Bigg Boss 20 entry remains unverified.

Bigg Boss 20 Premiere: What We Know

Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as the show’s host.

The makers have been keeping several contestant identities under wraps, using promotional campaigns designed to encourage speculation ahead of the launch.

The mystery format has turned contestant guessing into a major part of the pre-premiere buzz, with fans examining everything from voices and silhouettes to biographical clues.

The latest promo has therefore generated significant interest, particularly because viewers believe its description could match Isha Rikhi’s professional background.

Whether the mystery woman is actually Isha will only become clear when the makers officially reveal the contestant.

The Bottom Line

Isha Rikhi’s name is currently being discussed by Bigg Boss 20 viewers, but her participation has not been officially confirmed. The speculation follows a particularly eventful period in her personal life after she and Badshah announced their separation.