Popular Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum commands a huge following across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Known for his electrifying stage presence, bold personality, and frequent controversies, the 30-year-old artist often finds himself making headlines — sometimes for his music, other times for his impulsive actions. From abruptly leaving the stage over crowd behaviour to posting explosive rants online, Anjum is no stranger to drama. His recent concert in Nepal has now added another incident to the list.
Talha Anjum waved the Indian flag at a concert in Nepal, despite the fact that his Spotify and probably his YouTube channel as well are blocked in India. What a pathetic nation we are… no self-respect, no shame, no spine. pic.twitter.com/0DXiRTkKNT
— Hafsah Malik (@OGMuseDoree1) November 16, 2025
During the show, the Karachi Chal hitmaker accepted an Indian flag from a fan, waved it confidently, and even draped it around his shoulders. A clip of the moment quickly went viral on Instagram, sparking backlash from Pakistani social media users. In the widely circulated video, the Kaun Talha rapper is seen wearing the Indian flag on his back — a gesture that drew strong criticism at home.
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Rapper reacts
Amid the rising outrage, Talha Anjum has now broken his silence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“My heart has no place for hate. My art has no borders. If me raising an Indian flag sparks controversy, so be it. I’ll do it again… will never care about the media, the war-mongering governments and their propaganda. Urdu rap is and will always be borderless.”
While many condemned his action, others defended him, insisting that artistic expression should transcend political divides. One supporter commented, “Raising any country’s flag won’t make you anti-Pakistan.
My heart has no place for hate. My art has no borders. If me raising an Indian flag sparks controversy so be it. I’ll do it again.. will never care about the media, the war mongering governments and their propagandas. Urdu Rap is and will always be borderless.. 🇵🇰 🇳🇵 🇮🇳
— Talha Anjum (@talhahanjum) November 16, 2025
More about Talha Anjum
Talha Anjum is a prominent Pakistani rapper and songwriter best known as one half of the iconic duo Young Stunners, alongside Talhah Yunus. The pair began making music in their school days and went on to popularise Urdu rap in Pakistan with early tracks such as Burger-e-Karachi, Maila Majnun, and Laam Sai Chaura.
Talha Anjum in front of Indians: https://t.co/tjOFFuIQMO pic.twitter.com/OQwdweM7qJ
— 𝙍𝙖𝙤 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙝 (@Faseeh0539) November 16, 2025
Anjum has also carved out an impressive solo career. He has released two standalone albums and made his film debut in the 2024 movie Kattar Karachi. His notable works include 2021 hits like Gumaan, Afsanay, and the PSL anthem Groove Mera.
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In 2022, he collaborated with Indian rapper Calm from Seedhe Maut on the track Nevermind. His 2024 release Kaun Talha — a diss track sparked by a comment from Indian rapper Naezy — further cemented his influence in the South Asian hip-hop scene.