Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has gained significant popularity in India after his song FA9LA was featured in the Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar.
This film, featuring stars like Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, and directed by Aditya Dhar, includes the track at a pivotal scene involving Khanna.
On December 5, Ranveer, the film’s lead actor, shared a movie clip on Instagram with the track playing in the background, captioning it, “So here’s ’THAT’ track from the movie ……. FLIPPERACHI.”
Flipperachi, born Hussam Aseem, is a prominent Khaleeji hip hop artist in the Arab world, known for global collaborations.
Having won the Bahraini Artist of the Year award in 2024, Flipperachi’s hits include Ee Laa, Shino AlKalam Hatha, Shoofha, and Nayda. Other popular tracks are Akuma Yaw and Hayalla Min Yana.
The track Fa9la has surpassed 7 million views on YouTube, also becoming a social media sensation in Sri Lanka for its catchy beat.
Flipperachi has collaborated with international artists like The Game and Shaggy, and recently with Shaquille O’Neal for a Yas Island soundtrack in Abu Dhabi.
Dhurandhar earned Rs 28.60 crore (Dh11.67 million approximately) at the Indian box office on its opening day, appealing to both urban and rural audiences.
The sequel is set for release on March 19, 2026, as announced in the film’s end credits.
Dhurandhar is produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, with music by Shashwat Sachdev.
