Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed stole the spotlight as he nailed the iconic Rehman Dakait's 'FA9LA' move from the movie Dhurandhar after leading Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) to the President’s Cup Grade-I domestic title. Iftikhar Ahmed, who was leading the side, played a significant role in the title win, scoring 240 runs and taking 14 crucial wickets in nine matches.
Following the win over Pakistan Television in the final, Iftikhar Ahmed broke into the famous Rehman Dakait-style dance during the team’s celebrations. The video instantly went viral on social media, with 'Chacha Dakait' becoming one of the top trends.
Will Iftikhar Make The T20 World Cup Squad?
Iftikhar was left out of the Pakistan team after the T20 World Cup 2024, following a series of poor outings. Along with Iftikhar, the likes of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were also left out of the team, with the PCB giving more opportunities to the youngsters. The move, however, did not pay rich dividends as Pakistan suffered a series of defeats, forcing the team to bring back Babar Azam before the T20 World Cup 2026.
The PCB may also consider Mohammad Rizwan, if he does well in the Big Bash League, but for Iftikhar, his comeback to the Pakistan team for the T20 World Cup 2026 looks very unlikely at the moment, especially after he was ignored for the T20I series against Sri Lanka before the mega event. However, Iftikhar's performance in the President Cup has given him an outside chance to make a surprise return to the squad.
Pakistan Squad For Sri Lanka Series: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.
In a celebration that has quickly become a cross-border cultural sensation, Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed is the latest viral star on social media. After leading his domestic side, Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), to the President’s Cup Grade-I title on December 31, 2025, the veteran all-rounder traded his bat for dance moves that have earned him a new, hilarious nickname: "Chacha Dakait."
The Moment: From Chacha to Dakait
The video, which began trending late tonight, shows Iftikhar Ahmed celebrating with his teammates in the locker room. Instead of a traditional victory lap, Iftikhar broke into the signature "FA9LA" dance move, originally made famous by the character Rehman Dakait (played by Akshaye Khanna) in the 2025 blockbuster film Dhurandhar.
His commitment to the move—a rhythmic, high-energy shuffle—was so spot-on that fans immediately drew parallels to the fictional gangster. Within hours, the hashtag #ChachaDakait began outperforming the usual #IftiMania on platforms like X and Instagram.
What is the 'FA9LA' Dance?
If your feed is suddenly full of people doing a specific step to a catchy beat, here is the context:
The Song: "FA9LA" is originally a Bahraini hip-hop track by artists Flipperachi and Daffy.
The Movie Link: It gained massive popularity in the Indian subcontinent after being featured in the film Dhurandhar, where Akshaye Khanna’s character, Rehman Dakait, performs it during a pivotal scene.
The Trend: The dance has become a go-to celebration for athletes across the region. Just last week, the Pakistan U19 team also performed the same dance after their victory in the Asia Cup final.
A Captain’s Year to Remember
While the dance is grabbing the headlines, Iftikhar’s performance on the field was the real reason for the party. Leading from the front, he was instrumental in KRL’s title win, finishing the tournament with:
240 runs with the bat.
14 wickets with the ball.
This resurgence in domestic cricket comes at a crucial time. After being sidelined from the national T20 squad following the 2024 World Cup, this dominant performance—and his viral popularity—is fueling rumors of a potential "surprise return" for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Social Media Reactions
The internet, as expected, is having a field day with the "Chacha Dakait" persona.
"He’s an uncle to the world, but a dacoit of hearts tonight! Ifti Chacha has officially won 2025." — Top Comment on Instagram.
"First the U19 boys and now Chacha. The Dhurandhar fever is real in Pakistan cricket!" — X User.
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