Afghan Charlie Chaplin on a Mission of Happiness

Karim Asir, the 25-year-old Afghan artist, believes he is doing noble work by making people laugh. “My people are tired of war and I am trying to create moments of joy and happiness to put a smile on their faces even if it is for a short period of time,” Asir said. Asir primarily performs in Kabul, but he and his team travel to various parts of Afghanistan. Their eventual plan is to perform across the country even in volatile regions.