Who is Saaniya Chandhok? Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancee, granddaughter of business mogul Ravi Ghai

Saaniya Chandhok - Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancee, granddaughter of business mogul Ravi Ghai (Instagram/saratendulkar)

Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, started a brand new chapter in life. It is being reported that the 25-year-old pacer got engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, a prominent businessman. The engagement was a private ceremony and was attended by family and close friends. Both Tendulkar or the Ghai are yet to release an official statement on the same.

Who is Saaniya Chandok?

Interestingly, Saaniya is known for keeping a low public profile. She comes from one of Mumbai’s most prominent business families. The Ghai family is renowned in the hospitality and food sector and own the luxury InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery, a popular ice cream brand.

Meanwhile, Saaniya, who graduated from the London School of Economics, works as a Designated Partner and Director at Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, based in Mumbai. She also has a Veterinary Technician diploma from the Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024.

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Saaniya also shares a close bond with Arjun's sister Sara Tendulkar. Her Instagram account does have multiple selfies alongside Saaniya and reportedly the two also attended some IPL matches together in recent seasons.

Saaniya's grandfather Ravi Iqbal Ghai is the chairman of Graviss Hospitality Ltd. He is the son of Iqbal Krishan “IK” Ghai, who is the founder of the Kwality Ice Cream brand. Carrying forward the rich family legacy, Ravi spread the business across India and setup manufacturing units in the Middle East to boost exports.

A look at Arjun's career trajectory

Unlike his father, Arjun, 25, is a left-arm fast bowler but is yet to earn his maiden cap for India. He, however, has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and represented Mumbai Indians in five matches, in which he has claimed a total of three wickets.

If we look at his career trajectory, Arjun started his domestic career with Mumbai in the 2020-21 season and made his debut in a T20 match against Haryana. Prior to that he represented Mumbai at the junior level, which helped him secure a place in India's U19 setup.

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However, he discontinued his service for Mumbai and moved to Goa in the 2022-23 season, where he also made his First-Class and List A debut. Arjun has so far made 17 First-Class appearances in which he has claimed 37 wickets, which includes one five-wicket haul. With the bat, Arjun has 532 runs, which features a ton and a couple of half-centuries.

Arjun has played in 18 List A matches, where he has registered 25 wickets and amassed 102 runs.