Zaheer Darbar – Entertainment Editor
‘FA9LA’ Takes Over the World: Bahraini Rapper Flipperachi Tops Spotify, Akshaye Khanna Steals the Spotlight: In a powerful fusion of cinema, music, and global digital culture, the song “FA9LA” from the upcoming film Dhurandhar has taken the world by storm. The track, performed by Bahrain-based rapper Flipperachi, has surged to the No. 1 position on Spotify’s Viral 50 – Global chart, while Akshaye Khanna’s unexpected dance moves have ignited massive online conversation.
Spotify Viral 50 Win Marks a Global Breakthrough
On Friday, December 12, Flipperachi announced the milestone on Instagram, sharing a screenshot that confirmed FA9LA as the world’s top viral track on Spotify. The Viral 50 list reflects songs gaining rapid momentum worldwide, measured by shares, playlist additions, streaming spikes, and social media engagement.
Captioning the post simply, Flipperachi wrote, “1 Viral track in the world.”
Soon after, the rapper thanked fans—particularly from India—through an emotional Instagram Story.
“Big shoutout to India for making FA9LA the number one track in viral on Spotify,” he said. “Love you, India.”
Akshaye Khanna’s Dance Becomes the Song’s Visual Signature
While the music captured global charts, it was Akshaye Khanna’s performance that turned FA9LA into a cultural moment. In the film, Khanna appears as Rehman Dakait, commanding attention at a small gathering with his effortlessly cool dance, dressed in a sharp suit and black sunglasses.
As a result, the sequence quickly became the talk of social media, with fans praising the actor’s swagger, spontaneity, and screen presence.
Choreographer Reveals the Moment Was Unplanned
Adding to the intrigue, choreographer Vijay Ganguly revealed that Akshaye Khanna’s dance was never part of the original plan. Speaking to Mid-Day, Ganguly shared behind-the-scenes details.
“Originally, he was supposed to walk through the dancers and sit on the throne,” Ganguly said. “But seeing the energy of the scene, Akshaye decided to dance a bit. None of us knew what he was going to do. He entered, took control, and performed spontaneously.”
That unscripted moment, he added, transformed the scene—and ultimately became the song’s defining visual.
Music, Cinema, and Digital Culture Converge
As FA9LA continues to dominate global playlists, the collaboration highlights how Gulf-based artists, Indian cinema, and streaming platforms now intersect on a worldwide stage. Moreover, the success underscores the growing influence of cross-cultural storytelling, where music and performance travel beyond borders in real time.
A Viral Moment With Staying Power
With Spotify’s top viral ranking and continued social media traction, FA9LA has cemented itself as more than just a film song. Instead, it stands as a global pop-culture moment, driven by Flipperachi’s infectious sound and Akshaye Khanna’s magnetic screen presence.
As fans replay, remix, and share the track worldwide, one thing is clear—the beat, the swagger, and the spontaneity have struck a universal chord.
