Anupam Tripathi is a renowned Indian actor who has gained international recognition as the breakout star of the Netflix hit series "Squid Game" (2021). As #199, also known as 'Ali Abdul,' he won the hearts of fans worldwide with his endearing portrayal of a Pakistani migrant worker who plays the game to support his infant child and wife. With the show's massive success, Tripathi has become a global cultural icon and one of the most recognizable faces on the planet, with over 142 million views in its first month and counting.
Tripathi made his screen debut in the hit Korean drama feature "Ode to My Father" (2014),followed by appearances in popular Korean TV shows such as "Descendants of the Sun" (2016) and "Hospital Playlist" (2020),as well as Netflix's Korean sci-fi sensation "Space Sweepers" (2021).
Originally from New Delhi, India, Tripathi began his journey in the performing arts by joining a theatre group in his hometown in 2006. A fan of Korean content, he regularly watched Korean dramas and soon aspired to become an actor in Korea. In 2010, Tripathi won a scholarship and moved to Korea to attend the prestigious Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, where he studied Korean for two years and earned his undergraduate degree.
Since then, Tripathi has continued to pursue a Master's degree under scholarship, juggling his academic and professional commitments. He is fluent in English, Korean, and Hindi, and has become a true ambassador for Indian talent in the global entertainment industry.
