Flipperachi reacts to popularity of his song ‘Fa9la’ in Dhurandhar, opens up about journey: ‘Didn’t expect the magnitude of support and love’

Q. Tell us about how Fa9la landed in Dhurandhar.

Flipperachi: The production reached out to my team because they felt the song was a perfect match for the scene, and the rest is history.

Q. Did you expect such a response to the song in the subcontinent?

Flipperachi: I knew it would be a big moment for me in my career, but I didn’t expect the magnitude of the support and love the song has received.

Q. What does the song mean? When was it written, and what does the title mean?

Flipperachi: It’s a fun song that’s basically a series of dances put together, in a nutshell. I wrote this in 2024, and it came out in May and went viral back then. “Fa9la” or “Fasla”, loosely translated, means a vibe/letting loose. When we say it in Arabic, it basically means just having fun.

Q. Was India ever on your radar before this song?

Flipperachi: Oh, definitely. I love Indian music and culture, so I really appreciate the Indian community’s response to my music.

Q. Did you recognise the actors who feature in the song? Did you speak to anyone from the cast/ crew post the success?

Flipperachi: Yes, definitely. I love the cast – it’s a line-up of Bollywood legends! I haven’t had the pleasure of speaking with any of the cast yet, so hopefully soon.

Q. Take us through your journey, the ups and the downs.

Flipperachi: It’s the story of almost any artist, especially one from a small country where being an artist isn’t a common career choice. There’s been ups and downs along the way for sure, but it’s been a rewarding journey too. I started rapping at a young age, but I never dreamed I would make it to this point. The journey was filled with challenges, including naysayers and negative criticism, but I’m grateful I never let any of it stop me from doing what I love.

Q. Following the success of your song in Bollywood, have any music producers/ composers reached out to you for collabs?

Flipperachi: Yes, we’re working on setting up some collabs that I think people are going to love, but that’s all I can say right now.

I started rapping at a young age, but I never dreamed I would make it to this point, said the Bahraini rapper. (Photo: PR handout)

Q. When can we expect you to visit India?

Flipperachi: Soon! We’re cooking it, and I hope to announce it soon.

Q. Your take on how the song has been used in the movie, the shot, the viral dance move, and, most importantly, Akshaye Khanna.

Flipperachi: All I can say is that it was perfect – the song choice, the cast, the scene, the dance. Everything came together to create an iconic moment!