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Sher-E-Baloch fever goes global: Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar moment reimagined in Balochistan, watch

From Indian theatres to Balochistan streets, Akshaye Khanna’s spontaneous FA9LA dance as Rehman Dakait proves cinema’s power to cross borders.

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Nitesh Kumar Sahoo
Sher-E-Baloch fever goes global: Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar moment reimagined in Balochistan, watch

Akshaye Khanna Sher E Baloch dance in Balochistan Photograph: (X/Aditya Dhar, Aabir Baloch (screengrab))

Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar is holding its ground at the box office even in its second week. While Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan and Arjun Rampal continue to earn praise, one moment has clearly stolen the spotlight - Akshaye Khanna’s electrifying entry as Rehman Dakait.

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The Power of Rehman Dakait’s Entry

Hindi cinema lovers are still obsessed with the now-iconic Sher-E-Baloch moment, where Akshaye Khanna swaggers into the frame dressed in all black, dancing effortlessly to FA9LA. His raw screen presence, combined with spontaneous hook steps, has turned the scene into a pop-culture phenomenon.

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From Fan Tributes to AI Creations

The internet quickly jumped on the trend. Fans and celebrities alike recreated Rehman Dakait’s look and moves, while many even used AI tools to insert themselves into the viral moment. What started as admiration soon became a full-blown digital movement.

Viral Craze Crosses Borders

Now, the craze has travelled beyond India. A recent viral video shows young boys from Balochistan recreating the same hook steps, proving the scene’s universal appeal. Rehman Dakait has unexpectedly found a fanbase among Baloch youth, and social media can’t stop buzzing.

Fans in Balochistan Join the Trend

A fan from Pakistan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the clip and express his amazement at the growing craze.

The caption reads, "The song on which Akshaye Khanna danced in the Dhurandhar movie is now inspiring my dear Baloch people to make videos in the same style," (sic)

In the clip, a young boy appears in coordinated black-and-white outfits, confidently dancing to FA9LA’s infectious beats.

Why FA9LA Clicked Instantly!

Originally released in May 2024, FA9LA is an Arabic party anthem centred on unwinding and enjoying life with friends. Its upbeat rhythm, paired with Akshaye Khanna’s unchoreographed, spontaneous moves, turned the track into a viral sensation - one that clearly knows no borders.

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