The wedding bells rang in Mumbai for Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, as he married Saaniya Chandhok in a glittering ceremony on March 5. The celebrations turned into a reunion of cricket’s biggest names, with stars from the sport, business and entertainment worlds gathering to witness the big day.
The ceremony took place at a private venue in South Mumbai, where family members, close friends and well-known faces from across fields gathered to celebrate the couple’s big day.
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Arjun and Saaniya’s wedding came after weeks of festivities that had steadily built up excitement around the occasion. The couple had announced their engagement on August 25 last year, and the celebrations gathered momentum with several pre-wedding events in the months leading up to the ceremony.
Former India captain MS Dhoni arrived at the venue with his wife Sakshi Dhoni, drawing plenty of attention as he joined the Tendulkar family for the celebrations.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was also present with his wife Natasha Jain, making the most of his time in Mumbai before India’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England later the same evening.
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Several stalwarts of Indian cricket were spotted arriving at the venue to celebrate the occasion. Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar attended with his wife Marshneil Gavaskar, while former India head coach Rahul Dravid, former captain Anil Kumble and former India coach Ravi Shastri were among the prominent guests.
World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh arrived with his wife Hazel Keech, while former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was also present at the ceremony. Former India opener Virender Sehwag, former pacer Zaheer Khan along with his wife Sagarika Ghatge, and former India spinner Harbhajan Singh with wife Geeta Basra were also spotted at the venue.
Young cricketer Prithvi Shaw was among the players who attended the celebrations, while former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel arrived with his wife Avni Zaveri.
Additionally, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah, and India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar also attended the wedding with his wife.
Former India cricketer and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Venkatesh Prasad was also in attendance.
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The guest list extended beyond cricket as well. Actor Abhishek Bachchan arrived with his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and family members, adding a Bollywood presence to the gathering.
Filmmaker and actor Ashutosh Gowariker attended the event with his wife Sunita Gowariker, while Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar was also among the guests present at the venue.
Business leaders Mukesh and Nita Ambani were closely involved in the celebrations and were also expected to attend the Mumbai ceremony.
WHO IS SAANIYA CHANDHOK?
Unlike many in high-profile business families, Saaniya Chandhok has largely stayed away from the spotlight. She comes from the well-known Ghai family, which has built a strong presence in Mumbai’s hospitality and food industries over the decades.
The family’s business roots trace back to Iqbal Krishan “IK” Ghai, the entrepreneur behind the iconic Kwality Ice Cream brand and the InterContinental hotel on Mumbai’s Marine Drive. The group’s legacy is carried forward through Graviss Hospitality Ltd, led by Ravi Iqbal Ghai, which is the company behind Baskin-Robbins India.
Over the years, the family has also backed newer ventures such as The Brooklyn Creamery, a modern, health-focused ice cream brand launched by Ravi Ghai’s grandson Shivaan Ghai.
Saaniya herself is also involved in business. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Saaniya works as a veterinary technician and also runs a Mumbai-based luxury pet spa called Mr. Paws.
Earlier in the celebrations, the couple’s mehendi ceremony was held at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The festivities also included a pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar hosted by the Ambani family.
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