Sir Charles Spencers Chaplin, whom the world knew as Charlie Chaplin, was a comic actor, filmmaker and composer. A legend par excellence and a renowned star during the era of silent films who went on to work in movies that introduced audios and dialogues almost effortlessly and with great precision. He was a global icon not merely because of his charismatic personality, but his remarkable role in The Tramp - is considered to be one of the most significant figures in the history of the film indus

At the 1972 Academy Awards, Charlie Chaplin received an honorary Oscar and the longest standing ovation in Oscar history—a powerful 12-minute tribute. The award recognized his extraordinary impact on cinema, marking his return to the United States after more than 20 years in exile during the McCarthy era! As Chaplin stepped onto the stage, the entire audience rose in thunderous applause, honoring not just his genius but also his long-overdue homecoming. It was a profoundly moving moment—one that