Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, remained focused on his professional endeavours hours before publicly announcing his divorce from Isha Rikhi, which came only five months after tying the knot.
On Monday, August 31, the 40-year-old Indian rapper and singer-songwriter added a new chapter to his musical journey with Chimna. Marking his Marathi debut, the track brings together his hip-hop style and the earthy sounds of Maharashtrian folk music.
Reflecting on his Marathi debut, Badshah noted, “India’s regional music is a goldmine and I want to celebrate every corner of it. ‘Chimna’ is my love letter to Maharashtra’s rich creative canvas. I am incredibly grateful for how this project turned out, and this one’s dedicated to all my day one Maharashtrian fans!”
The track features playback singer Divya Kumar and Marathi folk artist Nagesh Morwekar, with Neha Khan appearing in the music video. Shot in Kolhapur, the video highlights the region’s culture, local flavour and everyday life.
About Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s separation
Just a few hours after introducing Chimna to fans, Badshah and Isha took to their respective Instagram Stories on Monday night to announce that they had decided to part ways in a joint statement.
“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,” the statement read.
They added, “This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship.”
When did Badshah and Isha Rikhi get married?
Badshah and Isha Rikhi took their relationship to the next level with an intimate wedding in March 2026, after almost four years of dating. In June, Isha publicly confirmed that the couple had tied the knot during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session.
