In the hit Netflix show “Squid Game,” Indian actor Anupam Tripathi plays Ali Abdul, a Pakistani factory worker fighting for his life and family.

Following his appearance in the first season of the show, the actor, Ali Abdul’s social media following grew.

Anupam recently surpassed 4 million Instagram followers, where he frequently posts photos and videos.

“Squid Game,” a South Korean drama that premiered on September 17 and startled officials by being the streaming service’s most-watched original series in its first month, surprised executives.

The low-budget series soared to the top of Netflix viewing statistics in 94 countries, sparked sales of track suits and Vans sneakers, and sparked interest in learning Korean.