Dhurandhar singer Flipperachi’s Fa9la tops Arabia Billboard charts, sets Guinness World Record: 'It feels amazing'

Dubai: Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has officially entered the Guinness World Records after his song Fa9la (pronounced Faasla), featured in Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar, topped the Arabia Charts with the highest number of billboards. The achievement has made the artist a household name in India, where the track has gone viral alongside Akshaye Khanna’s iconic entry scene in the film.

"Guinness World Records, Habibi. It feels amazing. It became a popular in a language [Hindi] that it wasn't sung in. It boomed in another language! It just saw an explosion and I am so thrilled topping four charts at one time with one song" said Flipperachi in a video statement. In the video that's now gaining traction, he was in a photoshoot when he was surprised with the wonderful news.

Born Hussam Aseem in Manama, Bahrain, the 36-year-old artist has been making music for over a decade. His debut album Straight Out of 2Seas, released in 2013, laid the foundation for his distinctive Arabic hip-hop sound. His career took a major turn after collaborating with DJ and producer DJ Outlaw.

With Fa9la featured in Dhurandhar, Flipperachi’s music has reached millions of new listeners. The track, which accompanies Akshaye Khanna’s dramatic entry, has become a viral hit on social media, inspiring memes, dance reels, and fan videos across India.

“Fa9la, pronounced ‘faasla’, is more about a vibe than a literal meaning,” Flipperachi told Fever FM. “When I say, ‘I got a Fa9la,’ it means I’m in the zone, living the moment.”

Flipperachi revealed that the Dhurandhar team initially approached him to license the song. “They considered making their own version,” he said, “but eventually decided to use the track as it was.” The decision to keep the original Arabic track intact helped it resonate with Indian audiences.

Mark Abou Jaoude, Head of Music at Spotify MENAP, commented on the track’s global impact: “Fa9la is a reminder of how quickly music can travel. Seeing a song from Bahrain chart globally shows how far locally rooted sounds can go.”

Outside the spotlight, Flipperachi is a family man. He is married to Najwa, and the couple has a young son. From Arabia Charts billboards to a Guinness World Record, Flipperachi’s journey shows how one track can cross borders and rewrite an artist’s career.