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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.]