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Regional OTT platform aha wins two silvers at Abbys 2022
Mumbai: The regional OTT platform aha bagged two silvers at Abbys 2022 for ‘best regional TV reality show promo’ and ‘best regional TV program promo’ at the star-studded Goafest.
The Abby awards 2022 recognised and honoured aha’s creative work for its NBK campaign and has become the top talk show on the IMDb list during its run. The promo features Telugu superstar NBK- Nandamuri Balakrishna, which has garnered millions of views.
aha winning these awards, in the first year of Abby’s participation, speaks volumes about its creative strengths and fine campaign execution. The two promos created by aha’s in-house team are worthy of praise, as they not only bode well for the company but also inspire every new creative shop from regional markets to dream big at the Abbys.
On the winning, aha CEO Ajit Thakur said, “We are thrilled and grateful to Abby Awards for recognizing us and our work. Our endeavor had always been to question the status quo and give the best to the consumer, be it in content or in communication. We are glad that this award is for the promo of one of our path-breaking shows Unstoppable. We tried to represent the stature of the celebrity and show, in the promo in an interesting way and it connected very well with all the Telugu audience.”
aha has close to two million Paid subscriptions in Telugu market with more than seven million users. The company has recently launched a slate in the Tamil language as well, further manifesting its promise of providing “100 per cent local entertainment.” It has a variety of content offerings, right from blockbuster films to web series, original films to talk shows, game shows and much more.
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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.
