Fans in India who were eagerly waiting for Bahraini rapper Flipperachi to perform live will have to wait longer. The singer, who became popular in India after his viral song FA9LA from Dhurandhar, has cancelled his India debut shows due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, the concerts and festival events will still go ahead with other performers (including Himesh Reshammiya and Talwiinder) who were already part of the line-up.
Flipperachi gained massive attention in India after his track FA9LA became a social media sensation. The song was used in the film Dhurandhar and quickly went viral on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, with thousands of fans recreating the video without even knowing the lyrics. His sudden popularity led to the announcement of his first live performances in India, which fans were looking forward to.
However, just days before the scheduled shows, organisers confirmed that the rapper will not be able to travel due to the current situation in the Middle East.
Flipperachi India Concert Cancelled
The update was shared through the official Instagram page of Saregama, which informed fans about the sudden change in plans. The statement read, “In the light of the current situation in Middle East and Bahrain, Flipperachi will not be able to perform at UN40 this weekend. While we were excited to have him on the lineup, the circumstances make it difficult for him to travel at this time. We continue to look forward to an amazing weekend of performances and unforgettable moments at UN40.”
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According to booking platforms, the Mumbai concert scheduled for March 13 at Phoenix Marketcity has been marked as cancelled. The Bengaluru appearance at the UN40 Music & Beyond Festival, planned for March 14–15, will also not include Flipperachi anymore.
Despite his absence, the festival itself has not been cancelled. Performances by Himesh Reshammiya and Talwiinder will take place as planned, and organisers have confirmed that the event will continue with the remaining artists.
Who Is Flipperachi? How Dhurandhar Song FA9LA Made Him Famous In India
Flipperachi (whose real name is Hussam Assem) is a 37-year-old rapper from Bahrain. He has been part of the Arab hip-hop scene for nearly two decades and is known for performing in Arabic despite the dominance of English rap in the global music industry.
His popularity in India grew unexpectedly after the song FA9LA was featured during Akshaye Khanna’s entry scene in Dhurandhar. The catchy beat and energetic style made the track go viral across social media platforms. Millions of users created short videos using the song, which helped the rapper gain a huge Indian fan following in a very short time.
The track also achieved major success in the Middle East and reportedly topped several Arabian music charts. Over the years, Flipperachi has performed at underground gigs, international festivals and large-scale concerts, slowly building his name in the Khaleeji hip-hop space.
Meanwhile, on the same weekend, a separate charity musical event titled Kisi Ki Muskurahato Pe will take place in Navi Mumbai to support cancer patients. The show will pay tribute to legendary singers like Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi.
For now, fans hope that Flipperachi India concert will be rescheduled once the situation becomes normal.
