Famous Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini had once said of Charlie Chaplin: “He is the Adam from whom all of us have originated.” Undoubtedly, the inimitable figure has made a worldwide impact and resided in hearts of people around the globe. One such place is the small town of Adipur in Kutch where there has been a tradition of impersonating the film great on his birthday. A doctor, Ashok Aswani who worships Chaplin, daily, started the trend. Forty years hence, Dr Aswani and film historian, Amrit Gangar are joining hands to celebrate the icon’s 125th birthday by announcing a Chaplin Bhavan in Adipur.

Young chaplins at Adipur railway station in Kutch, Gujarat. Pic courtesy/Amrit Gangar