Director Aditya Dhar has long been praised for his music sensibilities, blending Bollywood classics with global hits. In Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, Dhar revisits this approach, using iconic songs to enhance key moments. Among them, Boney M’s 1978 hit Rasputin plays a subtle yet pivotal role in the climax.
Rasputin in Dhurandhar 2
The track features in the film’s final 30 minutes, during a tense showdown. Hamza Ali Mazari’s (also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, played by Ranveer Singh) identity as an Indian spy is revealed to Omar (Aditya Uppal), who becomes the new SP following Chaudhary Aslam’s (Sanjay Dutt) death in a car blast.
After Hamza/Jaskirat eliminates Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal), Omar arrests and tortures him. Lt General Shamshad Hassan (Raj Zutshi) monitors the proceedings. IB chief Ajay Sanyal (R Madhavan) intervenes, revealing a video that exposes Shamshad leaking sensitive information about Pakistan to Israel. Fearing political fallout, Shamshad halts the assault on Hamza, and as the leaked video plays, Boney M’s Rasputin underscores the tension.
Who Was Grigori Rasputin?
Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic and controversial advisor to the Romanovs during World War I. He gained influence by reportedly healing Tsarevich Alexei, the haemophiliac son of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra. His power alarmed the Russian elite, who assassinated him on December 30, 1916, by poisoning, shooting, and drowning him at the Moika Palace.
Why Use Rasputin in Dhurandhar 2?
The song mirrors the political and personal danger in the film. Like Rasputin, Shamshad and Omar are powerful but vulnerable; the video leak threatens their positions. The Boney M track accentuates the looming consequences of betrayal and power struggles, creating a layered, thematic connection between the historical Rasputin and the espionage drama on screen.
Besides Rasputin, Dhurandhar 2 includes Bollywood classics like the Baazigar title track, while the first part featured hits such as Ramba Ho and Hawa Hawa, blending nostalgia with narrative impact.
IndyaStory Insight
By carefully selecting music, Aditya Dhar deepens Dhurandhar 2’s storytelling. The use of Rasputin is more than a retro choice — it’s a symbolic reflection of power, risk, and betrayal, tying historical context to a modern spy thriller.
