What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular Indian leader, shut your face! (6)" mean?

The definition is "Popular". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MODI (synonym="Narendra, ‘Indian leader’") + SH (synonym="instruction to be quiet, ‘shut your face’") = MODISH; definition: "Popular" The answer is MODISH.

Popular Indian leader, shut your face! (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29019 | 21 Down | 2023-03-16 flower

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