‘BBMzansi’ star Ashay Sewlall joins DJ Tira, DJ Kent and DJ Jashmir in bid for Guinness World Record

Big brother Mzansi season 6 star Ashay Sewlall. Picture: X/Twitter Big Brother Mzansistar Ashay Sewlall, alongside DJ Tira, DJ Kent and DJ Jashmir, has joined an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest bhangra dance. Organised by Fire Water Earth Productions, the event aims to bring together 5 000 participants to perform a synchronised bhangra routine in line with official Guinness World Records guidelines.

The routine will be led by choreographer Jitesh Ranchod, alongside groups including Oriental Fire, Desi Motion Dancers, Divya Art of Dance, Darpan Kathak Dance Group and Shamz & the Dhot Guys. The event will take place at the Desi Raves 2026 festival on 18 April at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria. Sewlall said he is honoured to be part of the initiative.

“Being able to stand on one stage with thousands of people, celebrating culture, unity and energy through dance and music, is something truly special,” he said. Organisers said the initiative aims to showcase cultural unity on a global stage, using music and dance to bring people together. They described the record attempt as an opportunity to highlight cultural pride, discipline and large-scale collaboration.

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“Moments like this create memories,” said Kishore Ramharakh, chairman of Fire Water Earth Productions. “This event is a legacy born from a dream – not for one person, but for a nation to experience unity and diversity together.” Ramharakh said bhangra was selected for the attempt because of its energetic, expressive nature and its strong association with celebration and community.

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