Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar, has gotten engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of renouned Mumbai businessman tycon Ravi Ghai.
The beautiful engagement event was a personal celebration attended by close friends and family from both sides, marking an iconic moment for the Tendulkar and Ghai families.
Twenty five-year-old Arjun is carving his own niche in the world of cricket as a left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder. He currently represents Goa in domestic tournaments and has been part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the Indian Premier League. While Arjun continues to follow his passion on the cricket field, his fiancée Saaniya belongs to one of Mumbai’s most prominent business families. Despite her elite background, Saaniya is known to maintain a low public profile, focusing on her personal life away from the limelight.
Saaniya’s grandfather, Ravi Ghai, is a notable figure in India’s hospitality and food industry. The Ghai family owns the InterContinental Hotel in Mumbai and is associated with the popular ice cream brand Brooklyn Creamery. Over the decades, they have built a reputation in the food and hospitality sectors, continuing the legacy started by Iqbal Krishan Ghai.
Known as the ‘Maharajah of Ice Cream’, Iqbal Krishan Ghai began his journey with a humble eatery in New Delhi’s Connaught Place. During World War II, he crafted homemade ice creams for American troops stationed in India. This modest start soon turned into a nationwide sensation as he established Kwality Ice Cream, a brand that introduced generations of Indians to iconic treats like chocobars, mango duets, and cassatas.
Ravi Ghai, who took over the family business in 1967 after graduating from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in 1966, was instrumental in scaling the brand to global recognition. According to the Graviss Group website, he played a pivotal role in transforming Iqbal Krishen Ghai’s venture into an international entity. Today, the Ghai family legacy is carried forward by his son, Gaurav Ghai, the current Chairman of the Graviss Group.
However, not everything has been smooth within the Ghai family in recent times. Just a few weeks ago, a legal dispute reportedly emerged between Ravi Ghai and his son Gaurav over control of Graviss Hospitality, the company that owns the InterContinental Hotel. The conflict, marked by allegations of forgery and personal grievances, has cast a shadow on the family’s long-standing business empire.
Despite these internal challenges, the engagement of Arjun and Saaniya signals a hopeful and heartwarming chapter for both families. As Arjun continues to make his mark in cricket and Saaniya upholds her family’s storied legacy, their union represents a coming together of heritage, ambition, and love.
Neither the Tendulkar nor the Ghai families have made an official statement yet, but the news of the engagement has already captured the interest of many, offering a rare glimpse into the personal lives of two high-profile families.
