MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA: What happens when the global sensation Squid Game collides with the vibrant energy of Mumbai’s social media scene?
A hilarious, viral video that is currently taking the internet by storm.
Netflix India has teamed up with popular Indian influencers and comedians to recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the hit Netflix series Squid Game – but with an Indian twist.
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The video, released on Netflix India’s official YouTube channel on New Year’s Eve, features several well-known Indian faces, including stand-up comedians Prashasti Singh, Sharan Nair, and Shyamolie Parikh.
These influencers participate in three rounds of the Squid Game challenge, where they face comedic, locally flavored tasks instead of life-or-death stakes, resonating with fans across the country.
The viral video opens with a familiar setup: the iconic shapes of circles and boxes from the Squid Game player cards.
Fans of the show will immediately recognize scenes like the “Red Light, Green Light” game and the tense moments where participants scramble to complete the tasks.
Instead of fighting for survival, the influencers tackle humorous challenges, such as searching for a half-eaten snack or a stray newspaper around Marine Drive.
Influencers bring Squid Game to life with Mumbai’s unique charm
In true Squid Game fashion, Netflix India has kept the aesthetics spot-on, from the signature green-white outfits to the infamous, pink-suited guards wearing black masks.
The viral nature of the video was propelled by its sheer originality, blending the high-stakes excitement of the show with Mumbai’s quirky, relatable humor.
The influencers, while not facing a deadly outcome, still manage to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with their comedic timing and improvisational antics.