Bigg Boss 20 is heading towards its September 6 premiere but the makers are already giving viewers plenty to speculate about. With contestant reveals being teased through mystery promos and blurred faces, fans are trying to figure out who could be stepping inside the house this season.
One of the latest promos has now caught attention for its mysterious female contestant. The woman describes herself as an actress who has worked in both Punjabi and Hindi films. Her face remains hidden but viewers believe they have spotted clues pointing towards Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi.
Nothing has been officially confirmed by the makers or Isha so far. But the timing of the promo has made the speculation even more interesting, particularly because Isha recently made headlines over her separation from rapper Badshah.
Why Are Fans Linking Isha Rikhi To Bigg Boss 20?
The latest promo shows an actress speaking about an emotionally difficult relationship. While her identity is concealed, she talks about love, heartbreak and losing trust before becoming visibly emotional.
She says, “Mujhe pyar hua, aur jo kuch bhi maine face kiya (breaking down in tears). Jab aapka trust tootta hai kuch rishton se toh….”
The combination of the actress’ introduction, her Punjabi and Hindi film background and the emotional conversation has led many viewers to guess that the mystery contestant could be Isha Rikhi.
Several comments under the promo mention Isha’s name.
Who Is Isha Rikhi?
Isha Rikhi is a Punjabi actress who has worked in Punjabi as well as Hindi cinema. She has been part of the entertainment industry for several years and has also attracted attention for her personal life.
Her name became particularly prominent in connection with Badshah after the two were romantically linked. Their relationship remained a subject of public interest especially as reports about their possible marriage continued to emerge.
Isha Rikhi And Badshah Confirm Their Separation
The speculation around Isha’s possible Bigg Boss 20 entry comes just days after she and Badshah publicly confirmed that they had ended their relationship.
On September 1, the former couple released a joint statement asking people to respect their privacy.
“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. This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship.”
The statement brought an end to months of attention around their relationship, which had previously included rumours about their marriage.
When Did Badshah And Isha Rikhi Start Dating?
Badshah and Isha were first publicly linked in 2023. Reports at the time suggested that they had actually met earlier, at a party hosted by a mutual friend in 2021.
Their relationship soon became the subject of marriage rumours. Reports claimed the rapper and actress could be planning to get married but Badshah denied those reports at the time.
Reacting to the speculation, 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.”
Did Isha Rikhi Secretly Marry Badshah?
In March 2026, new speculation emerged when Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, appeared to confirm that her daughter and Badshah had secretly tied the knot.
Poonam shared pictures and videos from what appeared to be a wedding ceremony on Instagram and posted blessings for the couple. Neither Badshah nor Isha immediately made a public statement confirming the marriage.
In June, Isha directly responded to questions from a fan about whether she was married to Badshah.
She wrote: “I’m officially being flooded with questions like, ‘Are you married?’, ‘Are you married to Badshah?’, ‘Why don’t you follow each other?’ and ‘Why don’t you post pictures together?’”
She then confirmed: “Yes, I am married. Now coming to the most asked question: “Why don’t you follow each other?” Honestly, I think my husband owes all of you an explanation. Pati dev @badboyshah the audience has questions. Please address them at your earliest convenience.”
Isha also shared a picture of herself sitting on Badshah’s lap around the same time. Badshah, meanwhile, posted pictures in which he was seen holding hands with a woman whose face could not be seen.
But just five months after the marriage, the couple announced separation.
