Rapper Flipperachi gives 'big shoutout to India' as Akshaye Khanna’s dance on 'FA9LA' in 'Dhurandhar' goes VIRAL: ‘Love you’

When ‘Dhurandhar’ released in cinemas on 5 December, the film instantly grabbed the audience’s attention. Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie became a talking point for its gripping scenes, dramatic moments and powerful performances. But one unexpected highlight rose above everything else, the track FA9LA, featuring Akshaye Khanna in a scene that has become a rage online.

The song, created by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, has turned into a viral sensation. From Instagram reels to YouTube edits and fan recreations, FA9LA is everywhere. And now, the rapper himself has shared his excitement with a heartfelt message to Indian fans.

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Rapper sends warm message to India

After seeing the huge response to the track, Flipperachi took to Instagram Stories and shared a video for his growing fanbase in India. In the clip, according to NDTV, he said, "Big shoutout to India for making FA9LA the number 1 track in viral (on Spotify). I am putting the link down here for the official song on YouTube if you haven't. - your boy Flipperachi. Love you India."

His message quickly spread across social media, with fans appreciating the rapper’s warm gesture. FA9LA has become one of the most talked-about songs of the month.

Akshaye Khanna’s dance steps charm the audience

While FA9LA’s beat and rhythm are a big part of its charm, what pushed the song to another level were Akshaye Khanna’s surprising dance moves. The actor, known for his intense roles and sharp screen presence, shocked everyone by breaking into spontaneous steps that instantly became a trend online.

Clips of Akshaye dancing in the film have gone viral on every platform, with fans praising how effortlessly cool he looks. What makes it even more impressive is the fact that none of it was planned.

Choreographer shares story behind viral dance

The truth behind the viral moment was shared by the song’s choreographer, Vijay Ganguly, in an interview with Mid-Day. He explained that Akshaye’s dance came out of nowhere, it was simply a moment of instinct that ended up becoming one of the highlights of the film.

Vijay said, "The song is a celebration of Akshaye's character being crowned as the Sher-E-Baloch. Originally, he was supposed to enter, walk through the dancers, and sit on the throne. Seeing the scene's mood and the dancers' performance, the fantastic actor that Akshaye is, he said he would dance a bit when he walks in. None of us knew what he was going to do. Akshaye entered the scene, took it from that point, and spontaneously performed."

According to Vijay, the scene was shot in the most effortless way possible. He added, "It was the first shot we took that day, and it was perfect. Then we did a close-up, and we were done. Akshaye knows exactly what he has to do in a scene and plays with it."

About ‘Dhurandhar’

Along with Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, ‘Dhurandhar’ includes a strong group of actors who add depth to the story. The cast features R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and Danish Pandor. The film has already cross Rs 150 crore mark at the domestic box office.

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