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Talha Anjum Issues Unconditional Apology Over Indian Flag at Nepal Concert

He reversed an earlier defense following a legal notice threatening criminal proceedings.

Overview

  • Appearing on 365 News, the Pakistani rapper offered an unconditional apology and affirmed his loyalty to his home audience.
  • A Pakistani citizen served him a legal notice demanding a public apology and warning of an FIR and criminal action if he failed to comply.
  • Before apologizing, he had defended the gesture online as borderless art and said he would repeat it despite backlash.
  • The episode occurred in Kathmandu during his performance of 'Kaun Talha' when a fan handed him an Indian flag, which he waved and wore before later saying he misread the moment.
  • Reactions from Pakistani and Indian fans remain divided, with the dispute playing out against strained bilateral ties and recent restrictions on cross-border cultural exchanges.