THE colourful journey of one Glenwood cricketer has caught the eye of a Netherlands-based filmmaker, who has arrived in the country to shoot a documentary about his inspiring cricket life.

A household name, Senuran ‘Sen’ Muthusamy has graced international screens and cricket pitches, and this time around, he helps tell a story of indentured labourers’ resilience through the silver screens. He also had a small role in the film The Cane Cutter. The documentary is called False Paradise 2.

Sen’s cricket journey traces back to Clifton School, the Dolphins, and currently the Dafabet Warriors in Gqeberha. He has been a golden addition to the Proteas since 2019. Although a full-time resident in Gqeberha, Sen insists that Durban will always be his home. The spin-bowling all-rounder shared that he had a call from filmmakers in the Netherlands, who were interested in telling the story of the migrant Indian ancestors who made their way to SA.

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“It is a great opportunity for me to be part of history – how that journey from India impacts on us today, while remembering the past generations, and what they had to overcome,” he said.

One of the documentary producers, Feroz Amirkhan, has been telling the story of indentured labourers for a while, through documenting films that keep the legacy alive, and inspiring current generations to draw strength from their ancestors.

On choosing Muthusamy as their subject, Amirkhan said, “He is a big local and international star. At one point, he was a spectator here at Kingsmead Stadium, and today he is a hero. His journey resonates with what False Paradise is about: resilience, diligence, and overcoming. This kind of mindset crosses racial lines. It speaks to remembering the sacrifices made by our ancestors, to afford us a better future.”

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He added that the documentary focuses on education about each other’s histories, thus connecting people at every level, although history shows that migrant families were torn apart.

For youngsters who dream of cricket stardom, Sen advises on having a strong support structure, embracing challenges, diligence, and enjoying the game.

The documentary will be released in the Netherlands in October. Amirkhan hopes that, with enough support, a documentary premiere will also be held in Durban early next year.

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