Mumbai, India — May 15, 2025 — Actress Monika Panwar has received the prestigious IMDb STARmeter “Breakout Star” Award, following her acclaimed role in the Prime Video horror series Khauf.
Actress Monika Panwar wins the IMDb STARmeter Breakout Star Award for her role in Khauf. Discover her journey and achievements.
Fan-Driven Recognition from IMDb
The award is based on IMDb’s proprietary STARmeter rankings, determined by over 250 million monthly users worldwide. Panwar climbed to the No. 2 spot on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list — a sign of her growing popularity and influence.
Standout Role in Khauf
In Khauf, Panwar plays Madhu, a small-town girl navigating mysterious events in Delhi. The series has received critical praise and holds a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb. Fans and critics have applauded her gripping and emotional performance.
Monika Panwar Reacts
“This is my first award as an actor, and it means a lot,” said Panwar. “I’ve always loved IMDb. It’s special because it’s fan-driven. I’m thankful to everyone who connected with Khauf and supported our work.”
A Rising Star in Indian Entertainment
Panwar is no stranger to powerful roles. She has previously starred in:
- Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega
- Choona
- Gaanth: Chapter One: Jamnaa Paar
Her performances continue to gain traction both on streaming platforms and among critics.
About the STARmeter Award
The IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize rising global talent based on real-time data. Past winners include:
- Zahan Kapoor
- Kani Kusruti
- Sharvari
- Nitanshi Goel
- Adarsh Gourav
- Ayo Edebiri and more.
Explore More on IMDb
Fans can watch the award presentation and explore Monika Panwar’s filmography. Add her shows to your IMDb Watchlist at imdb.com/watchlist.
To learn more about the STARmeter Awards, visit imdb.com/starmeterawards.
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