"No Indian singer would ever wave the Pakistani flag."
Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum is facing intense backlash after raising the Indian flag during a recent concert in Nepal.
The gesture was meant to show goodwill toward international audiences, yet it immediately triggered heated reactions across social media platforms.
During the show, Anjum lifted the Indian flag while fellow rapper Talha Yunus proudly held the Nepali flag beside him.
Fans captured the moment on their phones, quickly posting videos online that sparked both praise and criticism from viewers.
GTV News reported that the duo said their aim was to promote unity and express appreciation for diverse listeners.
They said: “The gesture was meant to convey a message of goodwill to listeners from all countries.”
Many Pakistani users, however, argued the move felt insensitive given the fragile relationship between Pakistan and India today.
Several supporters defended the rapper, claiming artists should have freedom to encourage peace without fear of public outrage.
Nepali concertgoers responded far more positively, cheering loudly as Yunus waved their national flag with genuine enthusiasm.
The performance itself was considered highly energetic, with the crowd praising the rappers for delivering an engaging and memorable show.
Some Nepali fans described the flag exchange as a beautiful and hopeful moment that celebrated cross-cultural togetherness gracefully.
Others said the gesture reaffirmed the power of music to remind people of shared humanity beyond political boundaries.
The controversy arrived shortly after a separate incident where a fan threw a bottle at Anjum during another concert.
That moment also went viral, reviving long-standing conversations about artist safety and audience behaviour at live events.
This new flag-related uproar has raised questions about whether artists must avoid symbolic expressions.
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Pakistani critics were especially harsh, accusing Talha Anjum of insultingly favouring India and prioritising popularity over national loyalty.
One user wrote: “He is Indian at heart, send him to India, deport him and boycott him.”
Another commented:
“Modi should invite him to India for a concert after all these efforts he keeps making.”
One said: “No Indian singer would ever wave the Pakistani flag, does he understand how disrespect works there?”
Another stated: “Be loyal to your country because representing others this way will never make you honourable.”
Despite the uproar, some believe the backlash reflects deeper tensions that artists alone cannot reasonably resolve through performances.
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