Flipperachi on FA9LA in Dhurandhar: ‘Blending Khaleeji and hip hop is our signature’

Bahrain-based rapper Flipperachi has become the talk of the town since the release of his high-octane track FA9LA, featured in the recently released Dhurandhar. Backing Akshaye Khanna’s now-iconic entry sequence, the song’s fusion of Khaleeji rhythms and modern hip-hop has taken the internet by storm and how.

Bahrain rapper Flipperachi’s FA9LA takes the internet by storm

Shedding light on how his maiden Bollywood track was used, Flipperachi tells Indulge, “The scene was shared with the team before release, and the usage turned out to be perfect. It felt like the song was made for that moment. And the production team nailed the selection.”

The Arabic swagger-meets-hip-hop energy of FA9LA feels effortless—and that’s no accident. “Blending Khaleeji and hip hop has always been our signature. It’s intentional, but it’s also become second nature. DJ Outlaw’s production fuses Arabic and Western sounds in a way that’s created a whole new lane,” he explains.

One phrase that’s caught Indian listeners off guard is ‘Sabuha Khatabha Naseeb’. “It comes from an old Arabic folklore song that later became popular through a theatrical play,” Flipperachi reveals.

With Dhurandhar opening doors, are Bollywood collaborations on the horizon? “Absolutely. We’re exploring multiple collaborations right now. I’m also working on several releases with different artistes, along with my own singles and an album.”

The rapper has also spoken about wanting to team up with rapper Badshah. What would that sound like? “A cross-genre track that blends both our cultures—something a wide audience can connect with.”

Flipperachi’s journey into music began early. “I grew up listening to Busta Rhymes and the Flipmode Squad—that’s where the name came from. Hip hop stood out because it lets you talk about anything. No genre comes close to it in terms of expression.”

As FA9LA racks up international attention, perceptions of Arabic hip hop back home are shifting. “Every big success builds belief. Early on, people didn’t see where our music could go. But each hit brings more clarity to the vision. With FA9LA, we’ve shown that Khaleeji hip hop has real global potential,” he says, as he gears up for his next wave of releases.

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