The much-anticipated wedding of the year has finally wrapped up — and in the most memorable way. Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has tied the knot with entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok, bringing together family, close friends, and several prominent names from the worlds of cricket, business, and politics for the special occasion.
While the wedding itself remained largely intimate, glimpses from the couple’s pre-wedding celebrations, especially the mehendi and sangeet, gave everyone a peek into the warmth and elegance surrounding the festivities. From beautifully coordinated outfits to star-studded appearances, the celebrations struck a lovely balance between family traditions, quiet glamour, and the legacy that surrounds the Tendulkar name.
A Private Engagement
Speculation about Arjun and Saaniya’s relationship first gained momentum when rumours of their engagement surfaced in August 2025. The ceremony was reportedly an intimate gathering attended by close family and friends.
Multiple reports suggested that the couple had known each other since childhood, and Saaniya is believed to share a close bond with Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar. The two had been spotted together at social events prior to the engagement, hinting at a long-standing friendship between the families.
The Mehendi and Sangeet: A Stylish Celebration
Among the most talked-about moments from the celebrations were the couple’s mehendi and sangeet festivities, where both the Tendulkar and Chandhok families welcomed guests in style.
For the special pre-wedding evening, the couple embraced a classic ivory-and-silver palette, creating a look that balanced festive glamour with timeless elegance.
Saaniya Chandhok looked radiant in a silver lehenga, accessorised with a studded tiered necklace, statement earrings, a maang tikka, and stacked bangles. She also wore her engagement ring and proudly displayed her intricate brown bridal mehendi. Her beauty look complemented the outfit perfectly—soft glam makeup with brown-toned eyeshadow and lipstick, paired with a polished, open blowout.
Arjun Tendulkar kept his look simple and elegant in an ivory bandhgala paired with gold-toned straight pants, perfectly complementing the evening’s sophisticated colour scheme.
The families also made stylish appearances. Sachin Tendulkar chose a green kurta-pyjama set layered with a printed vest, while Anjali Tendulkar opted for a fuss-free sharara set with a short kurta. Sara Tendulkar stood out in a vibrant multi-hued lehenga with red as the base colour, styled with a two-tiered necklace, matching earrings, and a maang tikka.
The celebration saw several cricketing stars in attendance, including Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech, Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra, Zaheer Khan, and Sagarika Ghatge, adding star power to the joyous evening.
The Wedding: A Star-Studded Celebration in Mumbai
Arjun Tendulkar tied the knot with longtime partner Saaniya Chandhok in a grand ceremony in Mumbai on March 5, 2026, bringing together family, friends, and some of the biggest names from cricket, business, and entertainment.
The Wedding Looks: Timeless Elegance for the Big Day
For their wedding ceremony, Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok embraced classic elegance, opting for ensembles that balanced traditional craftsmanship with understated sophistication.
The bride, Saaniya Chandhok, looked radiant in a beautifully embroidered bridal lehenga that reflected timeless Indian wedding aesthetics. The lehenga featured intricate detailing that shimmered subtly under the lights, creating a look that felt regal yet refined. She paired the lehenga with a heavily embellished blouse and a delicately draped dupatta, completing the silhouette with traditional bridal jewellery.
Her accessories included a statement necklace, matching earrings, a maang tikka, and stacked bangles, adding layers of sparkle without overwhelming the outfit. Saaniya’s bridal beauty look leaned toward soft, luminous glam — warm-toned makeup, defined eyes, and a polished base that complemented the richness of her ensemble. Her hair was styled neatly to frame her jewellery and bridal veil, while her intricate mehendi added a personal, celebratory touch to the overall look.
Arjun Tendulkar chose a classic groom’s outfit rooted in traditional Indian menswear, perfectly complementing the bride’s bridal attire. He wore a finely tailored sherwani that reflected understated luxury, featuring subtle embroidery and a structured silhouette. The look was completed with coordinated bottoms and traditional footwear, creating a polished appearance that felt both regal and modern.
The couple had earlier announced their engagement in August 2025 during a private ceremony with close family and friends. In the months that followed, preparations led to a series of traditional celebrations, including the mehendi and sangeet festivities.
Held at a venue in South Mumbai, the wedding became a rare reunion of Indian cricketing legends. MS Dhoni arrived with Sakshi Dhoni, while India head coach Gautam Gambhir briefly attended with his wife Natasha Jain.
The guest list read like a hall of fame — Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Ravi Shastri, and several other stalwarts were seen greeting Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar. Joining the celebrations were Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, Virender Sehwag, and Suresh Raina with Priyanka Chaudhary, along with Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra, Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge, and Aakash Chopra with Aakshi Mathur.
Beyond cricket, the event also drew prominent personalities including Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, and Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar.
With legends, celebrities, and close friends gathered under one roof, the evening became more than just a wedding — it was a heartfelt celebration of family, legacy, and a new chapter in Arjun and Saaniya’s lives.
Invitations Extended to National Leaders
In the lead-up to the celebrations, Sachin Tendulkar personally reached out to several prominent national leaders to invite them to Arjun and Saaniya’s wedding, reflecting the deep relationships he has built beyond the cricket field over the years.
The cricket icon visited President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he extended a formal invitation and shared a warm moment recalling his previous visits to the presidential residence. He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, thanking them for their blessings and good wishes for the couple as the wedding festivities approached.
In addition, Tendulkar is understood to have extended invitations to senior political leaders across parties, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, highlighting how the occasion brought together well-wishers from across India’s political spectrum.
The outreach reflected the immense respect Sachin Tendulkar commands nationwide — not only as one of India’s greatest sporting icons but also as a figure admired across political and social circles. For many, the invitations symbolised the goodwill he has cultivated over decades, both on and off the cricket field.
