Rising content creator Talha Ahmed opens up about battling Thalassemia

Pakistan’s emerging content creator Talha Ahmed, who has already captivated social media users with his relatable Instagram reels, recently revealed that he has Thalassemia — but has never allowed the disease to define or limit him.

In a recent interview, Talha shared that his goal is to create family-friendly content that people of all ages can enjoy. He began his content creation journey in 2024 and soon started sharing reels regularly on Instagram, steadily building a loyal following.

Talha’s brother, Taha Ahmed revealed that he started filming videos with very limited resources.

“He didn’t even have his own phone. Sometimes he would use our sister’s phone, and sometimes mine,” he said.

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Seeing Talha’s growing popularity on social media, his brother expressed hope to help him buy better equipment to improve his content.

“I have had Thalassemia since childhood, but I never let it dominate my life,” Talha said. He added that he continued his studies and actively participated in daily activities despite his health challenges.

“My work is my identity now, not my illness,” he affirmed.

Talha further stated that he plans to continue creating content while pursuing his education. He also shared his excitement about the future, saying that if he receives an offer to appear in a TV commercial or drama, he would definitely love to perform.