Ambrish Verma, the actor behind the Hindi-language series Sapne Vs Everyone, has received IMDb’s “Breakout Star” STARmeter award, a recognition that highlights talent whose popularity on the platform has seen a major rise. The award has previously signaled the emergence of performers including Zahan Kapoor, Sharvari, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Hawke and Regé-Jean Page.
Verma wrote, directed and starred in Sapne Vs Everyone, a psychological drama created for Indian streamer and online channel The Viral Fever. The series first debuted on YouTube before moving to Prime Video, where it reached a wider audience. Its second season launched in March and the show returned again in May with fresh momentum.
The series follows Paramvir Singh Cheema and Verma as two ambitious men trying to succeed in highly competitive industries — acting and real estate — while dealing with pressure, ambition and the harsh realities of chasing success. Verma’s performance in the show helped drive a strong response online and on IMDb, where he claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on the platform’s Popular Indian Celebrities list in two consecutive weeks.
After the second season’s release in May, Sapne Vs Everyone also entered IMDb’s Top 250 TV Shows list, landing at No. 171. The result reflected the series’ growing popularity and the attention it has drawn from viewers since its initial launch.
Speaking about the award, Verma said it meant a great deal to him because it is determined by the audience rather than industry lobbying or outside influence. He said that recognition based on public response feels especially meaningful because it comes from people who watched the show, appreciated the work and then searched for him on IMDb. He described the achievement as proof that consistent effort and honest work can eventually pay off.
Verma added that reaching No. 1 on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list was particularly emotional because he has stayed far away from the mainstream industry for much of his journey. Looking at the names on the list made the achievement feel even more significant to him. He said such milestones give him confidence that continuing to work with dedication and integrity will lead to more opportunities in the future.
The award marks a major career moment for Verma and further establishes Sapne Vs Everyone as one of the recent Indian series gaining traction with audiences online.
