Who is Hussam Aseem? All about Bahraini rapper behind Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’s viral ‘FA9LA’ song pictured on Akshaye Khanna that is being compared to Bobby Deol’s ‘Jamal Kudu’
Akshaye Khanna’s powerful entry in ‘Dhurandhar’ is amplified by the viral Bahraini rap ‘Fa9la’, sung by Flipperachi. This Khaleeji hip-hop artist, a leading voice in the genre, has gained immense popularity in India following the song’s success. ‘Fa9la’, translating to ‘fun time’, has captivated audiences, drawing comparisons to Bobby Deol’s ‘Jamal Kudu’ moment in ‘Animal’. You must be living under a rock if you still haven’t heard or seen Akshaye Khanna’s viral entry song in ‘Dhurandhar’. Besides the actor winning hearts as the maliciously charming villain Rehman Dakait, a Pakistani crime lord and politician, fans cannot stop grooving to the peppy Bahraini rap titled ‘Fa9la’. But do you know the singer behind the now-viral track that’s playing on loop everywhere?‘Fa9la’ has been sung by Bahraini rapper Hussam Aseem, popularly known as Flipperachi. Coming from a Bahraini–Moroccan background, he is one of the leading voices in Khaleeji hip-hop, a Gulf-rooted genre blending Arabic instruments with modern beats.Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, discovered his love for music at 12. He mastered rap in his teens and stepped into the industry professionally in 2003. In 2008, he joined Outlaw Productions, and six years later, he released his debut album ‘Straight Out Of 2Seas’, which included the hit rap ‘We So Fly’. He also won the Bahraini Artist of the Year award in 2024. His other notable tracks include ‘Shoofha’, ‘Shino AlKalam Hatha’, ‘Enty Jameela’ and ‘Nayda’.Although Flipperachi faced scepticism as an Arab rapper early on, he built a strong regional fanbase through high-energy performances at major events, including the Red House Hip Hop Festival and Formula One. Over time, he also collaborated with international names such as Shaquille O’Neal, Shaggy and The Game.
Flipperachi’s key achievements
Flipperachi won the Bahraini Artist of the Year award last year. However, it was ‘Dhurandhar’’s ‘Fa9la’, powering Akshaye Khanna’s viral entry sequence, that shot him to instant fame in India. As one of Bahrain’s top hip-hop exports, the rapper enjoys millions of streams across YouTube and Spotify.
Flipperachi’s discography highlights
Flipperachi’s debut album ‘Straight Out Of 2Seas’ (2014) featured his popular track ‘We So Fly’. In 2016, he released the collaborative album ‘9ARAT’ with rapper Daffy, which quickly became an iTunes chart-topper. His single ‘Ea Laa’ also crossed millions of YouTube views. ‘Shoofha’, from his album of the same name, became another major earworm.Some of his notable singles besides ‘Fa9la’ include ‘Nayda’, ‘Shino AlKalam Hatha’, ‘Enty Jameela’, ‘Akuma Yaw’ and ‘Hayalla Min Yana’.
Flipperachi’s streaming stats
‘Fa9la’ is currently his most streamed track on Spotify with approximately 2.73 million plays. ‘Shoofha’ follows closely with around 2.69 million streams. ‘The VFX Song’ has secured roughly 1.67 million, while ‘Ea Laa’ stands at about 1.41 million streams.In recent trends, ‘Fa9la’ recorded 13,000 plays last week, while ‘Shoofha’ gained 4,000 and ‘Ea Laa’ drew around 2,900 plays. Meanwhile, Flipperachi’s profile receives nearly 1,86,900 monthly listeners.
Flipperachi’s ‘Dhurandhar’ rap
In ‘Dhurandhar’’s ‘Fa9la’ sequence, Akshaye Khanna appears in a black suit, stepping out of his car with striking swagger. He enters a small event, greeting everyone with a ‘salam’ as dancers perform a traditional act. He even joins in for a short dance before taking his seat. Ranveer Singh is also featured in the frame. In Bahraini dialect, ‘Fa9la’ translates to “fun time” or “party.”
Why does ‘Fa9la’ has the same vibe as Shehnaaz Randhawa’s ‘Jamal Kudu’?
Just like Flipperachi’s ‘Fa9la’ elevated Akshaye Khanna’s villainous aura, Shehnaaz Randhawa’s ‘Jamal Kudu’ had the same effect on Bobby Deol in ‘Animal’ (2023). When ‘Animal’ released in theatres, audiences couldn’t stop gushing over Bobby Deol’s electrifying entry as Abrar Haque, accompanied by the iconic Iranian track.In the viral scene, Bobby Deol dances joyfully with Iranian women while balancing a drink glass on his head, a moment that became instantly unforgettable. ‘Jamal Kudu’ became the official entry anthem for his character and stayed in public memory long after.
How has the internet reacted to ‘Fa9la’?
Fans have expressed an instant adoration for ‘Fa9la’, flooding X (formerly Twitter) with reactions.“Absolute banger. Amazingly choreographed and shot,” wrote one user.“He (Akshaye Khanna) comes once or twice a year, but what an actor… very underrated,” added another.“Bro was aura farming in this scene,” commented a fan.“Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Jamal Kudu’ moment is here,” noted someone. ‘Dhurandhar’, led by Ranveer Singh, released in theatres on December 5.
