An Afghan takes on the role of Charlie Chaplin

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Karim Asir, also known as “Afghani Charlie Chaplin,” has been recreating the comedic giant’s sketches on the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan. The World’s Shirin Jaafari brings us the story.

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