‘Shyam Singha Roy’ largely embraces straightforward storytelling, focusing on character arcs and merit rather than ticking boxes for identity. There is minimal forced representation, and personalities drive the plot. While some modern elements appear, they don’t dominate the narrative, making for an engaging and relatively non-woke tale by today’s standards.

The film is rooted in tradition, exploring themes like family, spirituality, and reincarnation. Indian culture and rituals are portrayed respectfully, without condescension. While there is some critique of regressive practices, it doesn’t undermine broader cultural values or make a spectacle of tradition for ideological points.

Alternative worldviews are present, and the film doesn’t present a single ideological lens. It engages sincerely with debate on reform and tradition, allowing diverse perspectives to be voiced, rather than defaulting to modern morality as the sole standard.