The sudden cancellation has left many fans disappointed. The artist had been scheduled to perform in Mumbai and at a major music festival in Bengaluru this week.
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The buzz around a much-awaited international music act in India has suddenly hit pause. Fans who were ready to dance to one of the most viral songs from the film ‘Dhurandhar’ will now have to wait a little longer.
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, who recently gained massive popularity in India, has cancelled his scheduled performances in the country. The artist was expected to perform at the UN40 Music & Beyond festival in Bengaluru on March 14 and 15.
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He was also supposed to appear at a separate music event in Mumbai on March 13. However, due to the current situation in the Middle East, the rapper is unable to travel to India at this time.
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This unexpected development has disappointed many fans who were excited to see him perform live for the first time.
The cancellation was confirmed by Saregama India through an official statement.
The note explained that the situation in Bahrain and the broader Middle East made it difficult for the rapper to travel.
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According to the statement, “In light of the current situation in the Middle East and Bahrain, Flipperachi will not be able to perform at UN4O 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 UN4O.”
The rapper was also scheduled to perform at Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai. However, the event listing now shows the performance as cancelled.
Unlike the festival announcement, no separate public statement has been issued by Flipperachi about the Mumbai show.
Flipperachi’s popularity in India exploded after his song Fa9La was used in the 2025 film ‘Dhurandhar’.
The energetic track played during the dramatic entry scene of actor Akshaye Khanna in the film. The moment instantly caught viewers’ attention.
Soon after the movie’s release, the song started trending on social media platforms and music streaming apps. Fans shared countless dance videos, edits, and reaction clips using the track.
Earlier, while speaking to the media, Flipperachi admitted that the sudden fame from India has been overwhelming.
He said his social media has been flooded with messages and tags from fans enjoying the song.
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