Isha Rikhi
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| Isha Rikhi | |
| Born | 09 September 1993 (age 32) Chandigarh, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh; Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Punjabi cinema, Ardaas, Happy Go Lucky, What the Jatt!!, Nawabzaade, Bigg Boss |
| Notable works | Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, Happy Go Lucky, Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt!!, Ardaas, Nawabzaade |
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| Parents | Pradeep Kumar Rikhi, Poonam Rikhi |
| Religion | Sikhism |
Isha Rikhi is an Indian actress and model who has been known to be active in Punjabi films. She made her first entry into the acting world via modelling and music videos and then made her debut in a movie named Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De in the year 2013. She also featured in several other Punjabi movies such as Happy Go Lucky, Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt!! and Ardaas. She made her Hindi film debut with Nawabzaade in 2018.
Early Life & Education
Isha Rikhi was born on 9 September 1993 in Chandigarh, India. Isha hails from a Punjabi Sikh family. Her father, Pradeep Kumar Rikhi, reportedly passed away when she was a teenager and her mother is Poonam Rikhi. She has a brother, Mani Rikhi, and a sister, Reema Rikhi. She studied in Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh and later went to complete her graduation from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Career
Rikhi started off as a model and performed in music videos and advertisements. Her first appearance was in the music video "B.A. Fail" for Preet Harpal in the year 2011. As a model, she appeared in music videos and commercials which helped her gain visibility and eventually got her roles in Punjabi films. Her first role in films was in 2013 when she acted in a Punjabi movie titled "Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De" with Sippy Gill. Some of the other movies in which she performed include "Happy Go Lucky", "Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey" and "What the Jatt!!". These movies gave her visibility as an actor in the Punjabi film industry. One of the movies worth mentioning in her career includes Ardaas, a Punjabi drama directed by Gippy Grewal. It gave her an opportunity to perform in a socially inclined drama movie with other established Punjabi actors. Isha Rikhi made her debut in the Hindi cinema world through Nawabzaade, a comedy film in Bollywood, where she featured in a dancing sequence. Despite the fact that her career is mostly associated with Punjabi cinema, the mentioned film marks her debut in the Hindi film industry. Throughout her career, Isha has been working in modelling, music videos, and feature films. In addition to this, Isha has been actively present on social media and continues to be associated with the entertainment industry.
Notable works
Some of the notables films in which Isha Rikhi appeared include Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De (2013), Happy Go Lucky, Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt!!, Ardaas and Nawabzaade (2018). The filmography of Isha is mostly represented by films in Punjabi language, except for Nawabzaade which marks her debut in Hindi cinema.
Achievements and recognition
Through a number of films in the 2010s, Isha Rikhi has become a well-known actress in Punjabi cinema. Her association with such films as Happy Go Lucky, What the Jatt!! and Ardaas helped to make her known to the audiences of Punjabi films. This transition of Isha Rikhi from modeling and music video appearances to featuring in movies is also reflective of her growth within the entertainment industry. This was achieved through appearing in "Nawabzaade", a movie. In 2026, Isha Rikhi participated in the reality television series "Bigg Boss 20" as a confirmed participant. Participation in this television show brought about a huge growth in her career as it introduced her to Hindi television reality entertainment from Punjabi cinema.
Personal Life
Isha Rikhi made headlines in her personal life in 2026 when she got married to Indian rapper, singer and music producer known as Badshah, whose actual name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia. According to the source provided, the two were married in March 2026 in an intimate ceremony, with pictures of the wedding being released by Isha Rikhi's mother. Isha went ahead and confirmed the marriage. However, after some time, the couple separated in 2026. They announced that they have amicably agreed to separate and asked for privacy in their personal affairs. There is no source provided explaining the reason for the separation.