Initially the creators of the site chose to remain anonymous, going under the assumed collective name Indian Porn Empire. This resulted in an online movement to save the character from being destroyed. Eventually, mainstream media columnists joined in criticizing the ban as reflecting a 'meddlesome, patriarchal mindset' of a 'Net Nanny' government. This was met with criticism from the likes of Indian libertarian blogger and journalist Amit Varma. As a result, the original website was censored by the Indian government under its anti-pornography laws. Production of pornography is broadly illegal in India. Graphic novelist Sarnath Banerjee on the ban of Savita Bhabhi. 'Wow, India has now joined the elite club of China, Iran, North Korea and suchlike in the area of Internet censorship.'

Though she is depicted as an upper-class woman, she pursues sexual relationships with multiple people irrespective of their caste, class or gender.

She fits the stereotypes of an Indian bhabhi, but she also breaks those stereotypes by indulging in her lust.

It is very sexy to see an Indian woman unapologetically going after pleasure within a society which constantly shames women for the pursuit of pleasure.Popularity Īccording to BuzzFeed India, Savita Bhabhi is popular due to: The Savita Bhabhi film was released in May 2013 it deals with the subject of internet censorship in a humorous way with Savita Bhabhi as the heroine who saves the day. Some critics felt it represented the face of India's new ultra-liberal section.

The character proved controversial in India as soon as it was introduced in 2008 (March 29), due to conservatism present in Indian society.

Savita bhabhi comic