Talwiinder shows up at Hasan Rahim’s concert in cross-border collab that just broke the internet

Hasan Raheem’s Toronto concert on May 9, 2026, transitioned from a solo set to a cross-border event when Indian artist Talwiinder made a surprise appearance. The duo took to the stage together for the first time, performing their 2023 collaboration “Wishes” and dancing to Abrar-ul-Haq’s “Nach Punjaban”.

Hasan Raheem did not hold back on stage. He pointed at Talwiinder and told the crowd, “He is my brother from another mother,” before the two hugged to loud chanting from the audience.

Later, addressing the crowd while gesturing between himself and Talwiinder, he said, “We have a lot to talk about, we will do that later but this night is for you guys. Make some noise for Talwiinder”.

He further remarked on their bond, stating, “Only a brother comes for another brother like this. Nobody else does, son”.

Talwiinder, for his part, told the crowd it was their first time performing together live.

The performance generated immediate traction online, with fans describing the collaboration as “a musical collab we didn’t know we needed”.

One social media user remarked that seeing the two dance to “Nach Punjaban” was not on their “2026 bingo card,” while another suggested that such artistic unions made “South Asia reunification” feel possible.

Some fans expressed extreme FOMO, with one posting that they were “shaking, crying, throwing up” at having missed the Toronto show.

The event was not without controversy, as Hasan Raheem’s past tweet from May 2025, “Don’t come back again, bro. Our side doesn’t take much time to shoot down planes” began recirculating.

The post, which references cross-border military tensions, drew sharp criticism from Indian users.

One commenter asked why Talwiinder was “vibing with a Pakistani,” while others accused the artists of lacking a “spine” and prioritizing “PR photos” and money over national sentiments.

Questions regarding a potential boycott of Talwiinder in India surfaced, with critics claiming these celebrities “don’t give a damn about Indian sentiments or our martyrs”.

While some viewers focused on the “wildcard entry” and the energy of the Toronto stage, others remained fixed on Raheem’s previous mockery of “Operation Sindoor,” debating whether Punjabi artists should maintain such close ties across the border.