The paper argues that the musical, while engaging, oversimplifies Dr. Ambedkar’s life by focusing mainly on his work with the Constitution. It largely glosses over his critiques of Hinduism and his vision for a Buddhist India - issues that were central to his activism. Moreover the paper positions this appropriation within the broader context of hegemonic cultural practices that seek to domesticate subaltern histories for mass consumption. It contends that the state’s co-option of Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy in this manner reflects broader efforts to subvert and tame radical public discourse, ultimately serving as a tool for reinforcing the status quo. It underscores the significance of critically engaging with contemporary representations of subaltern figures in creative expression and highlights the potential limitations of state-sponsored cultural productions in representing marginalized histories.