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Viu Sweeps Six National Asian Academy Creative Awards
MUMBAI: Viu has won 6 (six) Asian Academy Creative Awards for its Originals out of Indonesia and Malaysia. Receiving top honors in the national qualification round were:
● Best Drama Series for “The Publicist”, Viu Indonesia
● Best Promo or Trailer for “The Publicist”, Viu Indonesia
● Best Theme Song for “Matahari” (“The Sun”) by Alyandra, for “Sunshine”, Viu Indonesia
● Best Actress in Supporting Role for Poppy Sovia for her role as Erika in “The Publicist”, Viu Indonesia
● Best Actor in Supporting Role, for Michael Kho in his role of Arik in “KenapaHarusBule?”, Viu Indonesia
● Best Branded Program for “I Am Woman”, Viu Malaysia
Since its launch in 2016, Viu has focused on creating content that resonates with millennials. Viuhas created Originals in many local languages including Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Tamil, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malay, Telegu and Arabic and is releasing 70 local originals in total in 2018 alone.Viu’sapproach to creating Originals has always been to work with local talent to tell local stories with international-quality production for a global audience. This has resonated with the more than 20 million monthly Viu’ers worldwide.
“The OTT category has evolved over the past few years to a stage where today on a global basis some of the best shows and talent are emerging from this category. We are certainly focused in pioneering this content transformation in our markets of South East Asia, Middle East & Africa and Indiaand are pleased to be recognized for the results. Millennials are responding well to our efforts and rallying to form a habit of regularly watching shows on Viu,” said Arun Prakash, President and COO of Vuclip.
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JioStar-backed crackdown busts illegal IPTV network, three arrested
Police seize Rs 20 lakh, expose piracy ring streaming IPL and OTT content
MUMBAI: A coordinated anti-piracy operation backed by JioStar India Private Limited has led to the arrest of three individuals linked to an organised illegal IPTV network streaming premium television and sports content, including matches from the TATA IPL 2026.
The crackdown was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Firozabad, which uncovered a piracy syndicate operating under the name “BOS IPTV”. The accused were apprehended across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan, signalling the multi-state footprint of the operation.
Investigators found that the network had built a user base of over 900 subscribers, distributing unauthorised streams of copyrighted content through digital platforms, including messaging apps. Authorities also traced structured financial transactions linked to the operation, with payments routed via QR codes, bank accounts and other digital methods.
As part of the enforcement action, law enforcement agencies seized several electronic devices and financial records. Around Rs 20 lakh connected to the accused has been frozen, highlighting the commercial scale of the piracy network.
The case follows an earlier crackdown on a large illegal IPTV operation and marks an expansion of efforts to dismantle connected nodes within the piracy ecosystem. Officials indicated that investigations are ongoing, with more links in the network under scrutiny.
The complaint, supported by JioStar India Private Limited, has been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the Copyright Act.
The development underscores growing collaboration between content owners and law enforcement agencies as India intensifies its fight against digital piracy. With high-value properties like the IPL in focus, the message is clear: the stream may be illegal, but the crackdown is very real.
