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  • [Charlie Chaplin is very popular in India.]

  • [From his first film in 1914 to now, even after his death, he is famous and is reigning in the hearts of the people.]

  • In the town of Adipur in India's Gujarat state, you will find a man who is arguably Charlie Chaplin's biggest fan.

  • [My name is Dr. Ashok Sukhumal Aswani, and I have an immense love for Charlie Chaplin.]

  • [The first movie that I saw of Charlie Chaplin was "The Gold Rush."]

  • [It was love at first sight, initially through the poster and later through the film.]

  • [I laughed so hard watching Charlie's film that I fell off my chair.]

  • Dr. Aswani practices herbal medicine in his village and uses Charlie Chaplin to help treat his patients.

  • [Along with medicine, I also prescribe them Charlie Chaplin's DVDs so they can watch and be happy.]

  • [Laughter is the best medicine.]

  • Dr. Aswani isn't the only one with a passion for Mr. Chaplin.

  • He started the Charlie Circle in 1973 to honor and remember one of the world's greatest comedians.

  • Charlie Chaplin is beloved because of his every man attitude and comedy that brought joy to the masses.

  • [There are 375 members in the Charlie Circle.]

  • Every year the Charlie Circle celebrates Charlie Chaplin with a parade, singing, dancing and, of course, cake.

  • [I want to keep him alive till I am alive, and then my grandsons, my friends and all these fellows will keep him alive, because of his marvelous acting without saying any words to the public.]

[Charlie Chaplin is very popular in India.]

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