Savita Raichand Haria – Passed Away
Savita Raichand Haria, Sobhag's mother passed away on June 13, 1962, in Meru, Eastern Province, Kenya, when she was only 27 years old.
Birth of Anju Khambhaita
Anju Khambaita daughter of Dayaljibhai and Kantaben Khambhaita, who was born in Zanzibar, a tourist destination, in Tanzania. After she completed her education she lived in Nairobi for 15 years. before arriving to London in 2000
Savita Raichand Attending a wedding of Ramaben Mulji
Savita Raichand (25) (Sobhag’s mother) attended a wedding of their relative (Ramaben Mulji) with family in Mombasa. It was when his mother’s only photograph was taken, this is the only picture he has of his mother.
Babubhai and Kantanhabi
Babubhai (18) (Sobhag's Cousin) came to Meru from Nairobi to join their business. Sobhag was only 9 then, he learned about Bollywood movies and songs from Babubhai. As Babubhai was in his teenage years, he always dressed smartly, Sobhag learned
Savita’s Father Passed away
Sobhag's Nana Rupshi Merag Visaria passed away on September 13, 1958, in Nairobi, Kenya, at the age of 55. when Savitaben was only 24 year.
Making a Living
Rupshibhai Visaria (Sobhag's Nana, Mother's father) lived in Nairobi making his living by pulling a cart to transport the goods from the Railway station to various shops. It was very difficult and hard work. Sobhag used to visit him during
Harkhubhai
In 1958, Harkhubhai’s (28) family (Sobhag's cousin), (father’s sister’s son), moved from Nairobi to Meru, to join in Father's business. On 11.01.1965, at the age of 35, Harkhubhai passed away suffering from Cancer. From Nairobi, he was taken to London
Kasturben and Premchandbanevi marriage
As a memory, Sobhag has a picture of himself (First one) taken at the age of 7 in one of their relative’s wedding which took place in the backyard of their house. In 1958, Harkhubhai’s (28) family (his father’s sister’s
Primary school education
There was no nursery schooling in Meru, hence the children from the village had to start their schooling with primary education at the age of 7. Sobhag started his schooling with Meru Primary School. Due to no schooling up to
The family moved to a new home
The family moved to a new homeThe family moved to a new home. The stone house was a double story building and had large stores on the ground floor with an enclosed lorry parking in the backyard. They lived in