Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum Indian Flag Controversy went viral after he waved the Indian flag at his Nepal concert, sparking debates on social media. This blog covers his rap journey, viral incident.
A video of Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum went viral on social media, showing him on a concert stage in Nepal with an Indian flag. The concert took place recently in Nepal (Kathmandu), where Talha was performing a live show.
During the show, a fan held an Indian flag in his direction, and Talha draped it around his shoulders. On stage, he was seen lifting the flag while swaying to his song, and the crowd was cheering for him. As soon as the video went viral, there was a backlash against him in Pakistan. Some Pakistani media outlets called him a traitor, while Indian fans praised him. As the controversy escalated, Talha Anjum commented on X. He wrote that there was no room for hatred in his heart and that his art knew no boundaries. He said:
When Talha Anjum waved the Indian flag during his Nepal concert, reactions on social media were immediate. Many in Pakistan criticized him, calling the act insensitive and questioning his patriotism, while Indian fans and international music lovers praised his gesture as a symbol of borderless art. Trolls and critics accused him of seeking attention, but Talha calmly defended his action, stating that his heart has no space for hatred and that art knows no limits.
Talha Anjum Biography, Young Stunners & Rise in Urdu Hip-Hop
Talha Anjum was born on 3 October 1995 in Karachi, Sindh. He started his journey in hip-hop with his younger brother Umar and close friend Talha Yunus. In 2012, Talha and Yunus formed the group Young Stunners, which later became Pakistan’s most popular rap collective. They delivered hit tracks like Burger-e-Karachi and Mela Majnu.
In the early days, Talha and his friends performed at small events, college fests, and private parties. This was the Bluetooth era, people shared songs through devices, not social media. Rap was new, and many didn’t take it seriously, but Talha continued performing anywhere he got a chance. His hard work eventually made him a rising name in Urdu hip-hop..
In 2023, he released his first solo album, Open Letter, which received critical praise and was nominated for Best Male Singer and Best Album at the Lux Style Awards. In 2024, he released his second album, My Terrible Mind, which focused on mental health, artistic pressure, and cultural conflicts. That same year, he also debuted in a short film, Kattar Karachi, based on his own music. The film showcased the rap culture streets of Karachi, where Talha’s roots lie. Talha is admired for his lyrics and poetic references. Many fans even consider him more of a poet than a rapper. He often shares that real poetry inspired him, especially John Elia, whose work he discovered through a YouTube video.
He also mentions learning emotional balance from Tupac and Eminem’s music.
Talha believes in speaking openly. For him, rap beef is not a strategy but pure expression. Throughout his career, he has had long-standing beefs with rappers like Nabeel Akbar and others, dropping hard-hitting tracks like 100 Bars, Pura Ka Pura, Jawab-e-Shikwa, and Kaun Talha.
Before the Nepal incident, Talha had already been involved in India-related controversies.
In 2020, when he was set to perform in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, his old posts resurfaced. In those posts, he had mocked Wing Commander Abhinandan, criticized PM Modi, and expressed strong political views about Kashmir. Most of these posts were later deleted.
In 2019, India discovered hip-hop in a bigger way after the film Gully Boy. Its inspiration, rapper Naezy, once said he didn’t know Talha. In response, Talha dropped a powerful diss track, which immediately went viral and rose to the trending charts. Even mainstream artists like Badshah took notice.
Over the years, Talha has released many hard rap tracks and has built a massive cross-border fanbase. His music gets millions of streams on Spotify, and he is loved not only in Pakistan but also in India and Bangladesh.
For Talha, music is bigger than hatred. The Nepal flag incident reflects the same belief that art, emotions, and human connection stand above politics, borders, or nationalism. For him, friendship and music come first, and patriotism doesn’t limit his expression.
