(In Picture: Muhammed Bhai with Shah Rukh Khan as he handed over the trophy to SRK as a gratitude for being inspiration to millions of FANS)
Mohammed Ashraf, known on Twitter popularly as Muhammed Bhai, passed away on 31st July 31, 2023. Bhai was known for creating the biggest Fanclub to celebrate his love for SRK. He created a family, he created SRK Universe.
Muhammed Bhai, the fan of Shah Rukh Khan was from Maldives. Bhai was a loving father, a caring husband and a very passionate SRK Fan. One day, Bhai decided to unite all the SRK Fans irrespective of the boundaries. To follow this view, he gave in the very precious time, all the efforts and finances, which resulted into becoming the biggest Fanclub of SRK.
(In Picture: Muhammed Bhai with SRK, when he first visited Mannat)
The Fanclub witnessed SRK Fans in huge numbers, and eventually got followed by King Khan himself! While this is a milestone no one would have dreamt of, Bhai’s vision did not end here. Through a community of SRK Fans across the globe, Bhai wanted to make a difference to the society. During different times, the world had seen many disasters and was struggling. Bhai was King Khan’s fan, naturally his heart housed space for making a world better, through various charity programs. SRKUniverse encouraged the SRK Fans to help and support the society, if they could support, and in whatever manner possible. Smaller acts of kindness were cherished so profoundly by Bhai. Bhai never asked who donated what amount, Bhai loved all the SRK Fans.
If one thinks this as a journey of a man who has done enough; well, his journey did not even end here!As Bhai was very keen to know if everything was well with all the members, there had indeed been a lot of times when his fellow SRK Fans were suffering. These struggles were financial, emotional as well as these catered around varied aspects of life. Bhai helped so many SRK Fans in whatever manner he could. He never boasted about anything. When he finished helping one, his mission would be to help another.Bhai’s concern was the concern amongst Fans and his relief laid in the fact that the people are doing better. You know what, Bhai’s heart shared the innocence of a kid’s heart when he would know somebody is doing well in life. He would be so joyful, and an innocent smile shined through his face, which revealed the happiness of his heart!
This journey is indeed very inspiring, and Yash Raj Films couldn’t help but noticed his journey. While SRK’s movie FAN (2016) was going to release, the biggest production house of India made a documentary showing the journey of SRK Universe. You can see the documentary here:
While these instances would peak the morale and discipline of any FAN, Muhammed Bhai was, and till the very end, remained the humblest person. Bhai loved knowing about the new people who would have joined the club. If there was anyone wanting to shower his love through their creativity, Bhai welcomed the creativity with utmost joy and open arms.
(In picture: Bhai met his idol Shah Rukh Khan in Maldives)
I would like to conclude his journey portraying a mental picture of what I would believe when any Shah Rukh Khan’s Fan expressed their desire to join the Fanclub.
FAN: Hi, I love Shah Rukh Khan.
Bhai: Hello, me too! You know what, I have got a Fan Club of Shah Rukh Khan. In this Fan Club, there are thousands of SRK Fans like you. Do you want to join?
FAN: Oh I would love to! What shall I have to do to join this club?
Bhai: All you have to do is love SRK, throughout your life.
FAN: Thank you so much, what can I call you?
Bhai: Call me Bhai. In the literal sense as well, consider me your brother. Throughout, if you have anything to share, anything that bothers you, remember, Bhai is always there for you. Bhai is always there with you!
FAN: Aww… Thank you so much for that!
(After a few years)
FAN: Hello Bhai.
Bhai: Hey, how are you, how is family?
FAN: I am good Bhai, actually not that great. There are some issues going on.
Bhai: Oh no, what happened?
(The FAN tells the issue, any issue they have)
Bhai: Oh I see, but please do not let this issue leave that tear on your face. I am here, I will help you.
(Bhai helped the FAN)
FAN: You have done so well, thank you so much Bhai! How can I ever help you again?
Bhai: Keep loving SRK. Keep shining and always spread positivity.
FAN: Can I ask you something, Bhai?
Bhai: Yes, of course!
FAN: You are a kind person; you are a humble person. There have been people who do not agree with you, who do not like you. What do you do in situations like this?
Bhai: I cannot see the negativity; maybe because my SRK Universe family is continuously showering love on me. I cannot focus on negativity because I focus on positivity; I focus on love, and I would adviseeach and every human being; like our idol says, focus on love, it is too beautiful…
And remember, I will always be with you…
And Bhai always, is indeed with all the SRK FANS!
Dear Bhai,
A teary-eyed FAN is waving a goodbye to you. I am in tears as you are gone, but I will always hold on to your kind and inspiring words.
And moreover, I will hold on to the belief that you will always be with me!
-Dharmit Mehta (Will miss you and love you, Always!)
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