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Pakistani Creator’s 'Indian? Nahi, Pakistan' Airport Anecdote Goes Viral

The first-person Instagram clip resonated with South Asian viewers for its humorous nod to common travel misidentification.

Overview

  • Saad, a Pakistan-born and Germany-based Instagram creator, describes being asked “Indian?” just outside Luxembourg airport.
  • He replied “Nahi, Pakistan,” after which the stranger said “Nice to meet you” and walked away.
  • Saad punctuated the story with the line, “Theek hai bhai! Humare se bhi karle yaar baat, humare may kya kami hai,” delivering the encounter as a joke.
  • Viewers shared comparable anecdotes, including a Paris exchange that cycled through “Bangladeshi?”, “Pakistani?” and “Indian” before the group left.
  • The clip continues to circulate widely with coverage from Hindustan Times, Times Now, and India Today highlighting its relatability.