Bahrain to Bollywood: Flipperachi’s Hip-Hop track ‘FA9LA’ bridges global fans

Guwahati: Bahraini rapper and Khaleeji hip-hop artist Flipperachi is gaining attention in India after his track FA9LA featured in Bollywood’s spy thriller Dhurandhar.

This marks a major crossover moment, showing how music can connect audiences across countries and cultures.

FA9LA plays during a key scene involving Akshaye Khanna, energizing the moment in the film.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh shared a clip on Instagram with the track in the background, introducing the Bahraini rapper to his large fanbase.

Known for his distinctive Khaleeji style, Flipperachi (Hussam Aseem) has collaborated with international artists including The Game, Shaggy, and Shaquille O’Neal.

Awarded Bahraini Artist of the Year in 2024, his hit songs like Ee Laa, Shoofha, and Nayda showcase a blend of local and global influences, appealing to listeners worldwide.

FA9LA has already gained over 7 million views on YouTube and became a social media hit in Sri Lanka, demonstrating its reach beyond the Arab world.

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt, opened on December 5 to strong box office numbers, and its music, including FA9LA, is helping bring global sounds into Indian cinema.

The film, produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios with music by Shashwat Sachdev, has already confirmed a sequel for March 19, 2026.

Flipperachi’s journey from Bahrain to Bollywood shows how music today crosses borders.

With international collaborations and viral hits, his Khaleeji hip-hop is reaching new audiences worldwide.