But Dhurandhar 2 is also remarkable because it swaggers into theatres amid gathering patches of an enforced quiet outside. Its noise and fury draw attention to the several silences that are also being Made in New India. To draw dividing lines in the waters of the mighty Ganga is the real act of defiling, not the Iftar party. A message has been sent, and in the age of social media, it can travel further: Uploading an Iftar video, poking fun at the powerful, can have consequences. The Opposition’s continuing do-nothing silence, mixed up with all the other silences, because speaking up is hard work and can be costly.

Source: Indian Express April 05, 2026 17:28 UTC