When cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar announces a family wedding, you know it’s going to be more than just a ceremony – it’s an event that blends stardom, tradition, and heartfelt joy. The Master Blaster has personally invited some of India’s biggest personalities to his son’s wedding with Saaniya Chandhok. And their grand wedding list includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah, and even Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, among others. As per reports, Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar’s son, Arjun, is all set to marry his fiance Saaniya Chandhok on March 5, 2026, and this union promises to be a beautiful crossover of sports royalty and business legacy. It’s the kind of invite list that screams celebration on a national scale.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his family and the family of his son’s fiancée Saaniya Chandhok, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and personally invited him to the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar.
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok
Arjun and Saaniya’s relationship became official in August 2025, when the news of their intimate engagement broke the internet. Arjun and Saaniya exchanged rings in a cozy gathering, surrounded only by immediate family and a handful of close friends. No grand paparazzi frenzy, just pure, private happiness. Fast-forward to now, and the wedding preparation has started, with Sachin extending those high-profile invites. It’s a testament to the Tendulkar family’s grace – keeping things grounded amid the glamour.
Meet Saaniya Chandhok: The low-key business heiress
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok (Image credit: X)
For the unversed, Saaniya is the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, the Chairman of the Graviss Group – which includes Baskin Robbins, Brooklyn Creamery, and even the luxurious InterContinental hotels. Her family also owns the nostalgic Kwality ice cream brand, evoking childhood summers for generations.Saaniya is the daughter of Sunny Chandhok and Gaurika Ghai Chandhok, and she’s carved her own quiet path as an entrepreneur. According to Ministry of Corporate Affairs records, Saaniya is a designated partner and director at Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a Mumbai-based firm focused on pet nutrition and welfare.Also, Saaniya has long been tight with the Tendulkar family, especially Arjun’s sister Sara, turning friendship into forever love.
Arjun Tendulkar: Carrying Sachin’s the cricket legacy forward
Arjun, at 26, is Sachin’s spitting image on the field – fiery, determined, and left-arm lethal. A pace-bowling all-rounder, he’s stepped out of his dad’s massive shadow to craft his own story. He kicked off his senior career with Mumbai in the 2020–21 season, debuting in T20s against Haryana. By 2022–23, he switched to Goa, where he notched his First-Class and List A debuts. Earlier stints included junior cricket for Mumbai and a spot in India’s U-19 squad.Stats don’t lie: In red-ball cricket, Arjun’s smashed 532 runs across 17 matches, with a century and two fifties under his belt. Bowling-wise? 37 wickets, including a five-wicket haul and two four-fers – impressive for a young gun. In List A’s for Goa, he’s played 17 games, scoring 76 runs in nine innings. It’s not IPL superstardom yet, but Arjun’s grit shines through. Off the pitch, he’s the family guy, blending athletic drive with humility, much like his dad.This wedding feels like a full-circle moment. Sachin, who revolutionised cricket for a billion fans, now watches his son build a life intertwined with another iconic family. From engagement whispers to VVIP invites, it’s a fairy tale with real heart.Here’s wishing Arjun and Saaniya many years of happiness and togetherness!
