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For years, a tacit distinction has been drawn in everyday Indian discourse between "good Muslims" and "bad Muslims". This distinction manifests openly—whether in the media, political rhetoric, or the evolving portrayal of Muslims in cinema. It is also frequently observed within the culture of society at large and among liberal-secular circles, where a selective narrative regarding "good" versus "bad" Muslims repeatedly surfaces.