Bahraini musician Hussam Aseem, popularly known by his stage name Flipperachi, has won a Guinness World Record for the massive success of his song Fa9la, which has gone viral among dance and music lovers across the globe.
The milestone achievement has turned the artist into a household name in India, where the track gained immense popularity after being featured alongside Akshaye Khanna’s iconic entry scene in the film Dhurandhar.
According to the official Guinness World Records website, Flipperachi now holds the record for the most Billboard Arabia charts topped at No. 1 by a single song.
Fa9la has climbed to the top of four major charts — Top 100 Artists, Hot 100 Songs, Top 50 Khaleeji, and Top 50 Arabic Hip Hop — all compiled by Billboard Arabia.
While Fa9la was originally released in 2024 and enjoyed regional popularity, its global breakthrough came after it was used as an entrance soundtrack in the Indian film Dhurandhar, starring Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh.
Reacting to the achievement, Flipperachi said in a video statement, "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".
In the now-viral video, the musician is seen in the middle of a photoshoot when he is surprised with the news of his Guinness World Record, capturing his emotional reaction to the moment.
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Born Hussam Aseem in Manama, Bahrain, the 36-year-old artist has been creating music for over a decade. His debut album, Straight Out of 2Seas, released in 2013, laid the foundation for his signature Arabic hip-hop sound. His career saw a major breakthrough following his collaboration with DJ and producer DJ Outlaw.
Adding to fans’ excitement, Flipperachi has also announced his first-ever India tour, scheduled to take place later this year. He is set to perform in Bengaluru on March 14, with additional cities yet to be revealed. The artist has invited fans to comment and suggest the cities they would like him to perform in.
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