Akshaye Khanna has now become Bollywood's new sensation. For Bobby Deol, it was Jamal Kuddu, but for Akshaye Khanna, it is FA9LA. The viral song has unexpectedly become Dhurandhar's heartbeat, courtesy of Akshaye's strong, compelling entry sequence, which has gone viral on social media. The scene, which is fuelled by the track's mesmerising pulse and Akshaye's raw screen presence, is being praised as one of the most explosive debut scenes seen in Indian cinema in recent years. And the credit for this unexpected sensation goes to a Bahraini rapper who is currently trending at the top in India.
Who is Hussam Aseem aka Flipperachi, rapper behind the viral 'FA9LA' song?
Hussam Aseem, better known as Flipperachi, is regarded as one of Arab hip-hop's rising stars. According to his music profile, he developed his affinity for rapping at the age of twelve. By his adolescence, he had developed a distinct Khaleeji rap style, and in 2003, he began his professional music career.
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Over the years, he has worked with musicians from all over the world, and he continues to reinvent Gulf hip hop. His most popular tracks include Ee Laa, Shoofha, Shino AlKalam Hatha, and Nayda. He was named Bahrain's Artist of the Year in 2024.
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Take a look at Dhurandhar's viral Fa9la song:
What is Fa9la viral song? What does it mean?
The original track garnered 7 million views on YouTube before Dhurandhar published it, but its inclusion in the film has introduced it to an altogether new audience. Jio and Ranveer Singh uploaded the official film version of the song online after it went viral on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, further expanding its reach. Ranveer Singh even referenced it in a separate post.
Fa9la, a Khaleeji hip-hop song by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, was released in 2024. The music, which was previously popular in the Gulf region, gained new life once composer Shashwat Sachdev used it in Dhurandhar. Paired with Akshaye's character Rehman Dakait, a man who is equal parts menacing and magnetic, the song perfectly sets the tone for his introduction.