Ashay Sewlall


Ashay Sewlall is a South African professional footballer, content creator and television personality who played as a defender for Richards Bay. He is currently a housemate on Big Brother Mzansi season 6.

Career

2020–2025: Club career

Sewlall began his professional football career in 2020 when he was primarily playing for Richards Bay when he signed his first professional contract at age 18 and eventually captained the club's U23 team in the Diski Challenge. He was a current football club member when they won National First Division for 2021–22. He was part of the squad that earned promotion to the Premier Soccer League and winning the SALGA Games, an achievement he considers a major career milestone. In June 2025, he successfully transitioned to long distance running by completing the Comrades Marathon, a 89 km down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.

2026–present: ''Big Brother Mzansi'' season 6

In January 2026, Sewlall entered the Big Brother Mzansi season 6 making history as the first Indian contestant in history of Big Brother Mzansi. He quickly established himself as a fan favorite, earning the nickname "Paprika" for his energetic personality and spicy vibes. He brang creative in the house as he was declared as the winner of Chillers Punch competition with "Pele Pele" design.

Honours

Richards Bay