MUMBAI: “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” said the greatest comedian of all, Charlie Chaplin. For over a century, his bowler hat, cane, and unmistakable walk have brought laughter, hope, and comfort to millions. Charlie Chaplin is, in many ways, ageless. In India, his influence has transcended generations inspiring filmmakers, actors, and everyday dreamers who found in him a reflection of their own resilience and joy. This November, Lionsgate Play invites audiences to rediscover the world’s most beloved storyteller whose career spanned decades. On November 14, the platform will present an exclusive showcase of 17 Charlie Chaplin classics, a tribute to the man who turned silence into poetry and comedy into timeless truth.
The collection features some of Chaplin’s most unforgettable works, including Modern Times, The Kid, City Lights, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator, The Circus, Limelight, A King in New York, and The Idle Class amongst others. Each film represents a chapter in his extraordinary journey as an actor, director, and composer, a body of work that continues to move generations long after the lights of his studio dimmed.
Among these enduring gems is Rush Hour, which marks a hundred-year milestone this year. Like much of Chaplin’s art, it feels impossibly alive even now, brimming with wit that dances like music, and emotion that transcends words. Watching it a century later reminds us why Chaplin still moves us: because it wasn't only about laughter, but about the quiet courage of kindness.
More than a century since his first appearance, Charlie Chaplin remains cinema’s purest reflection of humanity. His Little Tramp, shuffling through a world both cruel and kind, became the face of resilience and optimism. His comedy made people laugh, but his storytelling made them feel seen. Chaplin’s films hold up a mirror to society; Through every fall and smile, he reminded us that joy and sorrow often exist side by side, and that laughter remains one of life’s greatest acts of courage.
This Children’s Day, that is a day filled with laughter and fun, Lionsgate Play’s tribute holds a special resonance. In an age that often rushes past joy, Chaplin’s films stand as a gentle reminder that laughter belongs to everyone, the young, the old, the dreamers, the lost. With this exclusive collection, Lionsgate Play honours not just an icon, but an idea that great cinema endures, and that the light Chaplin brought to the screen will never fade.
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