Sonali Bendre, who was at the center of the controversy, faced the brunt of the backlash. The actress received several threatening letters and was forced to go into hiding. In a recent interview, Sonali Bendre recalled the traumatic experience, stating that she was devastated by the backlash and had contemplated quitting the film industry.
The controversy surrounding the sex scene in Takkar resulted in a significant backlash against Sonali Bendre and the film's makers. Several protests were organized across India, with protestors calling for a ban on the film. The film's rating was re-evaluated, and it was eventually awarded an 'A' certificate, restricting its viewership to adults only.
Several organizations, including the National Film and Television Censorship Committee (CFC), received complaints regarding the explicit content in the film. The CFC, which is responsible for certifying films for public exhibition, faced pressure to re-evaluate the film's rating.
The Takkar controversy was one of the factors that led to a re-evaluation of India's censorship policies. The Indian government, which had been criticized for its ambiguous approach to film censorship, was forced to revisit its guidelines.