“Dil Se..” prioritizes personal and national conflict as core narrative drivers, not modern identity politics. Characters are fleshed out based on emotional depth and background rather than box-ticking for diversity. No identity-based casting or character traits are forced into the plot. The story unfolds naturally, focusing on romance and the tragedy of terrorism, rather than any overt ideology.

Traditional Indian values, religion, duty, and family importance are woven into the film’s fabric. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed through relatable, human struggles. The story doesn’t subvert gender roles for the sake of making a point and respects the period and cultural context it inhabits, showing complexity instead of blanket judgment.

The film actually dares to show ideological plurality, exploring insurgency and state perspectives with empathy rather than villainizing one side or reducing dissenting voices to caricatures. Moral conflicts are nuanced, and there’s no simplistic portrayal of modern ideology as the default worldview.