Arjun Tendulkar Gets Engaged to Saaniya Chandok in Private Ceremony
The internet thrives on celebrity wedding rumours just as much as on unexpected cricket twists. The latest buzz surrounds Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
According to a report by India Today, Arjun has become engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai.
The ceremony was reportedly intimate and private, attended only by close family and friends. However, Times Now Digital has not independently verified the engagement, leaving fans debating whether this is fact or mere speculation.
Who Is Saaniya Chandok?
Saaniya Chandok maintains a low public profile, particularly on social media. Beyond her association with Arjun, she is known as the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, a prominent figure in Mumbai’s hospitality and food industry.
According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs records, Saaniya serves as Designated Partner and Director at Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a Mumbai-based pet care venture.
An Instagram post from the company even describes her as the founder. She graduated from the London School of Economics and obtained a Veterinary Technician diploma from the Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024.
Her professional path highlights both entrepreneurial drive and a strong love for animals.
The Ghai family name is deeply connected to India’s hospitality industry. Their company, Graviss Hospitality Ltd., manages the InterContinental Hotel on Marine Drive in Mumbai and owns The Brooklyn Creamery ice cream brand.
The family legacy stretches back to Iqbal Krishan “IK” Ghai, remembered as the “Maharajah of Ice Cream.”
In the 1940s, he made ice creams for American troops during World War II before launching Kwality Ice Cream, which introduced chocobars, mango duets, and the iconic cassata to India. His son, Ravi Ghai, expanded the business globally.
Recently, however, reports surfaced of a legal dispute between Ravi Ghai and his son Gaurav over Graviss Hospitality’s control.
Allegations of forgery and broken promises have cast a shadow over the family’s reputation. This makes Saaniya’s connection to Arjun a matter of business as well as personal interest.
Connection Between the Tendulkars and Saaniya
Although neither family has confirmed the engagement, signs suggest a close relationship.
Social media photos have shown Saaniya with Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar, during a Jaipur trip earlier this year and at several IPL matches. Their bond appears genuine, adding credibility to the engagement rumours.
Arjun Tendulkar’s Cricket Journey
While speculation about his personal life spreads, Arjun continues to focus on cricket. A left-arm seamer, he represents Goa in domestic tournaments and has played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, featuring in five matches across the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Just hours before the engagement reports emerged, Arjun shared an Instagram story showing a cricket ground with the caption “Just cricket ground.” The timing seemed to suggest that his attention remains on the sport.
A Parallel with Sachin Tendulkar’s Early Marriage
The rumours echo Sachin Tendulkar’s own journey. At 19, Sachin sought permission from Annabelle Mehta to marry her daughter, Anjali. He eventually tied the knot in 1995 at the age of 22.
If the reports are true, Arjun could be following in his father’s footsteps, with a quiet and private beginning to his married life.
A Blend of Cricket and Hospitality Dynasties
With Arjun hailing from cricket royalty and Saaniya belonging to a hospitality empire, their reported engagement has all the ingredients of a high-profile Mumbai alliance.
The romance, combined with legacies of cricket and business, has drawn significant media attention.
For now, however, the story remains a mix of fact and rumour until either family issues an official confirmation. What is certain is that both Arjun and Saaniya carry names that resonate deeply within their respective fields.
