{
  "id": 4861232,
  "title": "Badshah released his first Marathi track hours after his separation news with Isha Rikhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/badshah-released-his-first-marathi-track-hours-after-his-separation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:01:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/badshah-released-his-first-marathi-track-hours-after-his-separation-news-with-isha-rikhi-1.500659442"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, rapper Badshah made a double announcement: the launch of his first Marathi hip-hop track, \"Chimna,\" and the confirmation of his separation from actress Isha Rikhi after five months of marriage. \"Chimna\" marks Badshah's debut in the Marathi music scene, weaving together his signature hip-hop style with Maharashtrian folk rhythms. In his statement, Badshah expressed his enthusiasm for exploring regional Indian music and dedicated the track to his Maharashtrian fans.\n\nHis separation from Rikhi followed suit, with both releasing identical Instagram Story posts confirming the end of their five-month union. The couple, who married in March 2026, requested privacy and declined further comment on the reasons behind their decision. Their marriage came after a nearly four-year relationship, which Rikhi publicly confirmed in June during an Instagram Q&A session with her followers.\n\nSpeculation regarding the couple's issues began surfacing in July, fueled by Rikhi's posts about storms and the aftermath they leave behind, as well as a remark about choosing courage over fear. Her mother also contributed to the discourse by posting about karma, which internet users interpreted as related. Despite the chatter, Badshah and Rikhi remained silent on the matter until Monday, when they issued their joint statement. This marks the second divorce in Badshah's life, with his previous marriage to Jasmine Masih, mother of his daughter Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, ending in 2020.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Tuesday delivered two Badshah stories within hours of each other, and they sit awkwardly side by side. The rapper released Chimna, his first Marathi hip-hop track, on the same day he and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi confirmed the end of their marriage after five months. Chimna Badshah has built a career on Hindi and Punjabi chart singles, and this is his first outing in Marathi, blending his…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Decided To Move Forward': Badshah Announces Separation From 2nd Wife Isha Rikhi Months After Her Emotional Note On His 'Influence & Power'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/decided-to-move-forward-badshah-announces-separation-from-2nd-wife",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:22:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Indian rapper Badshah and Isha Rikhi announce separation, urge privacy after weeks of speculation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/indian-rapper-badshah-and-isha-rikhi-announce-separation-urge-privacy",
        "published": "2026-09-01T03:34:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}