Badshah Opens Up About 'Tateeree' And Secret Wedding Controversy, Says, 'Past Few Weeks Tested Me..'

Indian rapper, Badshah, who has often grabbed attention for his hit and energetic songs, is currently making headlines for all the wrong reasons. For those who do not know, a few days ago, Badshah released his song, Tateeree; however, it faced major backlash from the audience for its lyrics. Further, his alleged wedding with Isha Rikhi intensified the rumours. Well now, the rapper has come forward and spoken about the difficult phase.

Badshah breaks silence on the Tateeree controversy

Recently, on March 27, 2026, the Indian rapper, Badshah took to his Instagram Stories to share a long note amid the ongoing controversy. For those unaware, Badshah was heavily trolled for his recent song, Tateeree due to its inappropriate lyrics and visuals. Later, Badshah publicly apologised to the audience; however, the backlash did not stop and it only intensified. Well now, after a long silence, Badshah took to his IG Stories and penned:

"I’ll be honest with you, these past few weeks tested me in ways I wasn’t fully prepared for. There’s a version of this life that looks perfect from the outside, and then there’s the reality of what you actually carry when the cameras are off. I’ve been sitting with a lot."

Badshah, then recalled his time in London and mentioned that when he was on the O2 stage, he was grateful to everyone who flew from different countries and showered him with love. Badshah also stated that night, he realised the love he gets from the audience. He penned:

"But London reminded me of something I needed to be reminded of. When I walked out on that O2 stage, the energy hit me before the sound did. The faces, the voices, the warmth in that arena. You flew in from different cities, different countries, different lives, and you showed up for this music, for me, like it meant something to you. That night I remembered who I am and what this is all for."

Badshah is gearing up to release a new music video

In the same Instagram Story, Badshah explained that he is all set for the next phase and is gearing up to release his new music video. He concluded the note by thanking his fans for staying beside him during such a difficult phase. His note can be read as:

"I think I’m ready for the next phase. New music is on its way and I’m pouring everything into it. Thank you for holding me down even when I couldn’t say why I needed it."

At the same time, Badshah posted another Instagram Story, in which the Indian rapper shared that he "Never took this love for granted." Along with this, he also added a red heart, folded hands and an evil eye emojis.

Badshah’s wedding rumours

Amid the Tateeree controversy, Badshah also grabbed attention for personal life. A few days ago, multiple reports claimed that the Indian rapper secretly got married to a woman named Isha Rikhi. If reports are to be believed, Isha is a Punjabi actress and model, who made her debut in 2012. Over the years, she also worked in Jatt Juliet, Happy Go Lucky, Ardaas, Nawabzaade and more.

A few days ago, multiple photos of Badshah and Isha's wedding started to surface on social media. If those are believed to be true, the couple have been together since 2021. Reportedly, Badshah and Isha met each other at a friend's party and instantly connected. It is worth mentioning that Badshah was previously married to Jasmine Masih. Reportedly, they parted ways due to cultural differences and Jasmine was unable to blend in his family.

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