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Emraan, Neeraj Pandey shine in IMDb’s top Indian celebs
MUMBAI: This week, IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list is stirring the spotlight with a mix of seasoned stars and fresh faces. Leading the buzz is Emraan Hashmi at sixth, while acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey secures the tenth spot, riding the wave of his latest thriller, Taskaree.
The list also celebrates Zoya Afroz, Amruta Khanvilkar, and Anurag Sinha, who take the top three positions, thanks to their gripping performances in the hit crime series. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan clocks in at fifth for his highly anticipated King, slated for a Christmas release, with Prabhas at seventh for Spirit and Joseph Vijay at eleventh for Jana Nayagan. All these titles feature in IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2026.
Available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, the Popular Indian Celebrities feature tracks the movers and shakers of Hindi cinema each week, based on over 200 million monthly visits worldwide. Fans can discover who is trending, follow favourites, and even spot the next big breakout star before they hit the big screen.
Whether you are a die-hard movie buff or someone who just enjoys a bit of star-stalking, this week’s chart offers a lively snapshot of India’s entertainment scene in motion.
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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.
