Korea-based actor Anupam Tripathi is ecstatic with the success of his show Squid Game.The actor was praised by fans and critics for his performance in global-hit?Squid Game on Netflix.?
Anupam revealed that he landed the role right after his return to South Korea from his short break in his home country, India. The actor revealed another challenge that he faced as he did not have the correct body shape.?
The role needed him to gain 5-6 kg but since he had just returned from home eating home-cooked meals, he realized he would have to work harder to achieve those kilos.?
He was quoted in the report as saying, “I gained 5 or 6 kilograms and at least looked like somebody who has some power."?
He was quoted as saying,“We felt that it will be received well, but when it became a phenomenon and sensation, it was not expected – I was not prepared.”?
“I still remember, September 17, 2021, 4 p.m., my life was OK, but after 5 p.m., it became huge, humongous — suddenly everyone was messaging me and it was ‘Ali,’ ‘Ali,’”?
Life has never gone as planned for Anupam. While he had big dreams of studying at the National School of Drama, Delhi, he ended up winning a scholarship to study at the Korea National University of the Arts in 2010.
Before Squid Game changed his life, Anupam established his footing in Korea and acted in K-drama shows, including Descendants of The Sun.?
“I’ve done theater only in India, but I want to see and explore how I will do in my own language,” said Tripathi. “I would love to express myself there. That is my ultimate dream – to perform in front of my own home and own audience," he said.? ??
The squid Game that became a global phenomenon was helmed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show revolves around a unique competition that lures in everyday people in debt and promises them loads of money upon winning. But obviously, there is a big twist that if you lose, you will have to die.?