From Raj Kapoor to Robert Downey Jr: Actors who brought Charlie Chaplin to life

Apr 13, 2025

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Raj Kapoor

He often evoked a Chaplin-esque persona with his innocent yet mischievous tramp characters in several Bollywood classics like Shree 420.

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Mehmood

Mehmood paid direct homage to Chaplin with his character in the Bollywood film 'Aulaad.'

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Kamal Hassan

His portrayal in the Tamil film Punnagai Mannan (later dubbed as Chacha Charlie in Hindi) showcased a clear Chaplin influence.

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Sridevi

Sridevi charmingly emulated Chaplin's mannerisms in a memorable sequence in the Bollywood hit 'Mr. India.'

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Ranbir Kapoor

In a scene from the Bollywood romantic comedy 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani,' he offered a subtle nod to Chaplin's comedic style.

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Jerry Lewis

With his slapstick and expressive physicality, often drew comparisons to Chaplin's comedic style in many of his Hollywood films.

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Johnny Depp

His character in Benny & Joon showcased a gentle, whimsical quality reminiscent of Chaplin's Tramp.

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Robert Downey Jr

He portrayed the role of Charlie Chaplin in the film 'Chaplin' and directly embodied the actor's iconic look and mannerisms.

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