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Hasan Raheem calls Talwiinder his ‘brother’ after viral performance amid backlash in India
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Hasan Raheem calls Talwiinder his ‘brother’ after viral performance amid backlash in India

ARY News · May 21, 2026, 4:03 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • The duo surprised fans during Raheem’s concert in Toronto on May 10 when Talwiinder joined him on stage to perform their hit track Wishes live for the first time.
  • Speaking to BBC Asian Network host Haroon Rashid, Raheem recalled the emotional experience, saying he “couldn’t stop hugging” Talwiinder after the performance.
  • “At the end, music and art will win,” Raheem said during the interview.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem has opened up about his viral onstage collaboration with Indian artist Talwiinder, calling him his “brother” and saying that “art is supposed to be borderless” despite backlash faced by the Indian singer back home.

The duo surprised fans during Raheem’s concert in Toronto on May 10 when Talwiinder joined him on stage to perform their hit track Wishes live for the first time. The moment quickly went viral across social media, with fans praising the rare cross-border collaboration.

Speaking to BBC Asian Network host Haroon Rashid, Raheem recalled the emotional experience, saying he “couldn’t stop hugging” Talwiinder after the performance.

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