As the first episode of the fantasy drama aired on Sunday 14th April, it is estimated that more than 17.4 million people watched the show live or streamed it via the HBO’s on-demand service making it the most watched show in the history of the network channel.
According to a report by Phys.org, there are one in trillion chances of someone having a real-life doppelganger.
The internet has found two famous Game of Thrones actors having doppelgangers from Pakistan.
Peter Dinklage or better known as the actor who plays the role of Tyrion Lannister has a duplicate 'Rozi Khan'.
Khan works in a small restaurant as a waiter in the city of Rawalpindi. He has unusually similar features to Dinklage and is also similar in height.
In an interview with local media, Khan said that he would love to meet Peter Dinklage one day.
"I love him very much, he is my friend... he is my height so I like him a lot," said Khan.
Khan has found fame on social media from memes to people sharing his photos alongside Dinklage and commenting on their resemblance.
Another actor, Jason Momoa, who plays the role of Khal Drogo and recently starred as the lead in Aquaman also has a lookalike from Pakistan.
Syed Osama Karamat Ali Shah who uses the stage name ‘Osama Com Laude’ is a Pakistani-American rapper, model and qualified doctor who is being dubbed as Pakistan’s Khal Drogo on social media.
Shah is a huge fan of the show and never knew that a photo he uploaded to his social media account would become such a hit.
In an interview with local media, Shah said that he is more than just a doppelganger.
“I have nothing but love for the ones showing love. I’m more than just a doppelganger, I’ve put in my hard work and continue to do so.”
Fans of the show have shown Shah a lot of love on social media by praising his appearance and similarity to Jason Momoa.
Mr Shah first rose to fame when he featured in a song called ‘Desi Thumka’ which has since become a favourite to be played at weddings in Pakistan.
The fantasy series has been nominated 132 times and has won 47 Emmy’s. The show also won a Golden Globe award in 2012, awarded to Peter Dinklage for best performance by an actor in a supporting role.
