Why Arabic hip-hop track 'FA9LA' is trending in India
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FA9LA, an Arabic hip-hop track by Flipperachi, blew up on Indian social media after it played during Akshaye Khanna's entry in the new film Dhurandhar (released December 5).
The scene's spontaneous vibe made it perfect for memes and reels, and soon many people were using the original song to create edits online.
What's behind the hype?
Flipperachi said he was surprised by how much Indian listeners loved FA9LA—even if they didn't get the lyrics, they were hooked by its catchy beat and tabla-inspired percussion.
Since Dhurandhar dropped, streams and fan videos of FA9LA have taken off on YouTube and Instagram, showing how music can easily cross language barriers.