Afghanistan has its own version of the famous British comedy actor Charlie Chaplin. His name is Karim Asir. He wears makeup and clothes to look like Charlie Chaplin did in movies. Asir also uses similar physical movements. He performs on the streets and at events in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Afghanistan has dealt with many years of deadly civil conflict, foreign military invasion and widespread destruction. The 25-year-old actor says his goal is to use humor to take people’s minds off the difficulties they face every day. “It is very simple: I want to give Afghans a reason to smile,” he said. Charlie Chaplin rose to fame during the silent film age in the 1920s. His movies became popular around the world. One of his most memorable characters was a funny-looking man known as “The Little Tramp.” This character had no money and was always getting into trouble. The creative methods he used to get out of trouble were always humorous.
Title: Afghan ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Gives People a Reason to Laugh
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did in movies.</span> <span data-start-time='20708' data-end-time='26396'>Asir also uses similar physical movements.</span> <span data-start-time='26396' data-end-time='34271'>He performs on the streets and at events in the Afghan capital, Kabul.</span> <span data-start-time='34271' data-end-time='47146'>Afghanistan has dealt with many years of deadly civil conflict, foreign military invasion and widespread destruction.</span> <span data-start-time='47146' data-end-time='60188'>The 25-year-old actor says his goal is to use humor to take people’s minds off the difficulties they face every day.</span> <span data-start-time='60188' data-end-time='68667'>“It is very simple: I want to give Afghans a reason to smile,” he said.</span> <span data-start-time='68667' data-end-time='76750'>Charlie Chaplin rose to fame during the silent film age in the 1920s.</span> <span data-start-time='76750' data-end-time='81813'>His movies became popular around the world.</span> <span data-start-time='81813' data-end-time='90854'>One of his most memorable characters was a funny-looking man known as “The Little Tramp.”</span> <span data-start-time='90854' data-end-time='97021'>This character had no money and was always getting into trouble.</span> <span data-start-time='97021' data-end-time='103833'>The creative methods he used to get out of trouble were always humorous.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img 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