If Bobby Deol had Jamal Kudu, Akshaye Khanna now has Fa9la. The song has unexpectedly become the heartbeat of Dhurandhar, thanks to Akshaye’s fierce, arresting entry sequence that has taken social media by storm. The moment, powered by the track’s hypnotic beat and Akshaye’s raw screen presence, is being hailed as one of the most explosive entry scenes seen in Indian cinema in recent years. And the credit for this surprise sensation goes to an Arab rapper who is suddenly trending across India.
What is Fa9la?
Fa9la is a Khaleeji hip-hop number by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, released in 2024. The track, already popular in the Gulf region, found fresh life after composer Shashwat Sachdev used it in Dhurandhar. Paired with Akshaye’s character Rehman Dakait, a man equal parts dangerous and magnetic, the song sets the energy of his introduction with precision.
The original track had gathered 7 million views on YouTube before Dhurandhar released it, but its inclusion in the film has opened up an entirely new audience. After going viral on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, Jio and Ranveer Singh shared the official film version online, amplifying the song’s reach. Ranveer, an admitted fan, even used it in a separate post.
Who is Flipperachi?
Flipperachi, real name Hussam Aseem, is considered one of the rising stars of Arab hip-hop. As per his music profile, he discovered his passion for rap at the age of 12. By his teenage years, he had already shaped a distinct Khaleeji rap style, and in 2003, he took up music professionally.
Over the decades, he has collaborated with artists across continents and continues to redefine Gulf hip-hop. Winner of Bahrain’s Artist of the Year in 2024, his most popular tracks include Ee Laa, Shoofha, Shino AlKalam Hatha, and Nayda.
About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh in the lead, supported by Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. Despite a mixed critical response, the film is riding high on strong word-of-mouth.
In just its opening weekend, Dhurandhar grossed ₹152 crore worldwide, with Akshaye’s viral entry becoming one of the biggest talking points online.
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