Arjun Tendulkar Ties the Knot in Star-Studded Mumbai Ceremony
The son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar, celebrated his wedding to Saaniya Chandhok in a grand ceremony held in Mumbai on March 5. The event drew a crowd of cricket icons, celebrities, and prominent business figures, all eager to share in the joyous occasion.
The nuptials took place at a private venue in South Mumbai, where family and close friends gathered in high spirits. The wedding festivities had been building excitement for weeks, especially since the couple’s engagement announcement on August 25 of the previous year.
Among the notable attendees was former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who arrived with his wife, Sakshi. Also present were India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and his wife, Natasha, who made it to the celebration before heading to a crucial T20 World Cup semi-final match that evening.
Cricket Giants Unite
A number of cricket legends were spotted at the wedding, including the great Sunil Gavaskar and his wife, Marshneil. Other cricketing stars such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and Ravi Shastri joined in the festivities. World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh attended with his wife, Hazel Keech, and more cricketers were seen mingling at the venue, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Young talent Prithvi Shaw and former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel also joined their peers in celebrating the couple’s special day. The gathering included influential figures like ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Ajit Agarkar, India’s chief selector.
A Glamorous Guest List
The wedding was not just a cricket affair; Bollywood added sparkle with actor Abhishek Bachchan and his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, among the guests. Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar were also spotted enjoying the festivities.
Business tycoons Mukesh and Nita Ambani were closely associated with the celebrations, underscoring the wedding’s significance in both the sports and business communities.
Meet Saaniya Chandhok
Saaniya Chandhok hails from a notable business family. She is the daughter of Sunny and Gaurika Ghai Chandhok and the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, who chairs the Graviss Group, the company behind Baskin-Robbins in India. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Saaniya works as a veterinary technician and oversees a luxury pet spa in Mumbai called Mr. Paws.
Before the wedding, the couple enjoyed a vibrant mehendi ceremony at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai and celebrated with pre-wedding events hosted by the Ambani family in Jamnagar.
With hearts full of joy, guests and family alike wished the newlyweds, Arjun and Saaniya, a life filled with love and happiness.
