The short answer: No, it is not legal in most jurisdictions.
While the “index of” search technique itself is neutral (it reveals misconfigured servers), downloading copyrighted content like Phir Hera Pheri from an open directory without paying for a license or subscription violates copyright laws in India, the United States, the UK, and most other countries.
Actors, writers, and technicians earn residuals and royalties from legal streams. Piracy directly harms the film industry, especially mid-budget comedies like Phir Hera Pheri.
Index of /movies/bollywood/phir_hera_pheri
Parent Directory Phir.Hera.Pheri.2006.720p.mkv Phir.Hera.Pheri.2006.1080p.mp4 Subtitles/ Sample/
These pages are not intended for public movie sharing. They often exist by accident due to misconfigured servers (e.g., a web developer forgetting to disable directory listing). Search engines like Google index them, making them visible to people using clever search operators.
In simple terms, an "index of" page is a directory listing on a web server. Web admins usually hide these, but sometimes they are left exposed. When you search for index of phir hera pheri upd, you are essentially trying to find a server’s raw folder that might contain the movie file (UPD likely stands for a specific Updated or ripped version).
While it sounds like a tech-savvy shortcut, it’s actually a minefield.
Open directories are often monitored by anti-piracy agencies. Your IP address is exposed when you connect directly to an unprotected server. Rights holders can file DMCA subpoenas to your ISP.