Dhurandhar has become the latest internet obsession, and the song “FA9LA” — featuring Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dacait making a dramatic entry at a Balochistan celebration — is leading the buzz. The track has spawned countless Reels and videos since the film’s release on December 5, and choreographer Vijay Ganguly has shared some behind-the-scenes details that fans will love.
Akshaye Khanna’s spontaneous moment that went viral
Vijay Ganguly revealed that Akshaye’s dance in the sequence wasn’t planned. “Originally, he was supposed to enter, walk through the dancers, and sit on the throne. Seeing the scene’s mood and the dancers’ performance, the fantastic actor that Akshaye is, he said he would dance a bit when he walks in. None of us knew what he was going to do. Akshaye entered the scene, took it from that point, and spontaneously performed.”
That unplanned move — confident, brief and perfectly timed — is a big reason the clip caught fire online.
Filming in Ladakh: recreating Balochistan came with a cost
Director Aditya Dhar recreated Balochistan in Ladakh, which looks spectacular on screen but is notorious for high-altitude sickness. Ganguly said Akshaye had to carry an oxygen cylinder while shooting. “When we were shooting this song, his oxygen level had dropped. So, after every shot, he would put the oxygen mask on. He did the sequence unflinchingly, and then went home.”
Quiet, focused and immersed: Akshaye on set
Ganguly also spoke about working with Akshaye on Chhaava (2025). He noted that off-camera the actor isn’t very social but is deeply absorbed in his role. “When he is on set, there is not much interaction outside of work. He is completely immersed in his character, thinking and trying to see what more he can do to enhance his scene.”
Between the catchy music, Akshaye’s unexpected dance, and the rugged Ladakh backdrop, “FA9LA” has all the elements of a viral moment — and fans are clearly loving every second of it.
