Ashay Sewlall

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Ashay Sewlall
Born
Ashay Sewlall

(2001-02-05) 5 February 2001 (age 25)
Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Other namesPaprika
Occupations
  • Footballer
  • content creator
  • television personality
Years active2020–present
Ashay Sewlall
Personal information
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2024 Richards Bay 25 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ashay Sewlall (born 5 February 2001) 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 .

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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. [1] [2] He helped the club win the National First Division for 2021–22. [3] He was part of the squad that earned promotion to the Premier Soccer League and won the SALGA Games. [4] [5] In June 2025, he transitioned to long distance running by completing the Comrades Marathon, a 89 km down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. [6] [7]

2026–present: Big Brother Mzansi season 6

In January 2026, Sewlall entered the Big Brother Mzansi season 6 (Bazozwa) making history as the first Indian contestant in history of Big Brother Mzansi. [8] He quickly established himself as a fan favorite, earning the nickname "Paprika" for his energetic personality and spicy vibes. [9] [10] He brang creative in the house as he was declared as the winner of Chillers Punch challenge with "Pele Pele" design. [11] He celebrated his birthday where he won the Berocca's task with R3 000 cheque. [12] He became the first and the only contestant to win the Head of the House challenge in Big Brother Mzansi history. [13] [14] He got evicted with Mmeli before the last week of the season. [15] [16]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2026–present Big Brother Mzansi season 6 ContestantCurrent Housemate

Honours

Richards Bay

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations for Ashay Swelall
AssociationYearCategoryNominated worksResultRef.
Africa Golden Awards2026Top African Reality TV PersonalityHimselfPending [18]

References

  1. ↑ Pasiya, Lutho (2026-01-22). "Introducing Ashay Sewlall: the former footballer who's dribbling into 'Big Brother' season 6 fame". The Post. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ↑ "Ashay Sewlall, profile, statistics, defender and Richards Bay". Betting Academy Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ↑ Delport, Rob (2021-04-12). "Richards Bay Look To Take Control Of GladAfrica". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
  4. ↑ Pasiya, Lutho. "Big Brother Mzansi S6 Ashay Sewlall enters the house". Magzter. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  5. ↑ Pasiya, Lutho (2026-01-14). "Introducing Ashay Sewlall the former footballer who's dribbling into Big Brother season 6 fame". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  6. ↑ Cele, ZamaNdosi (2025-07-03). "From scoring goals to marathon roles: Ashay Sewlall's inspiring journey of grit and grace". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  7. ↑ Govender, Monishka (2025-06-04). "Supporting youth development: Ashay Sewlall's Comrades Marathon challenge". Sunday Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  8. ↑ Harry, Conelia (2026-01-23). "Richards Bay backs Ashay Sewlall in Big Brother Mzansi". Zululand Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  9. ↑ Myeni, Gugu (2026-01-15). "Richards Bay's Ashay brings the vibe to Big Brother Mzansi". Zululand Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  10. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2026-01-14). "'He has won my heart already' Meet Big Brother Mzansi's first Indian housemate aka " Paprika"". Cape Times. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  11. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2026-01-22). "Ashay's 'Pele-Pele' design wins Big Brother Mzansi challenge while six face possible eviction". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  12. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2025-02-05). "Big Brother Mzansi's Ashay Sewlall celebrates his 25th birthday and wins R3 000". IOL. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  13. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2026-02-24). "Ashay named this week's Head of House on 'Big Brother Mzansi', securing immunity". Cape Argus. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  14. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2026-03-15). "Shock exit: Ashay Sewlall evicted from Big Brother Mzansi". IOL. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  15. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2026-03-16). "Ashay, Mmeli evicted as 'Big Brother Mzansi' top six is revealed". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  16. ↑ Davechand, Chiraag (2026-03-16). "Ashay evicted from Big Brother Mzansi". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  17. ↑ "Richards Bay are NFD champions, five KZN teams will compete in top flight". TimesLIVE. 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  18. ↑ Mazwi, Chumani (2026-03-09). "Big Brother Mzansi's Ashay Sewlall nominated for prestigious Africa Golden Award". IOL. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
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