Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married long-time girlfriend and businesswoman Saaniya Chandhok in a grand ceremony at St Regis, Mumbai on March 5.

While Arjun Tendulkar is a cricketer, following his father’s footsteps, his wife is Saaniya Chandhok, the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, the chairman of Graviss Hospitality Limited, is a professional veterinary technician and an entrepreneur. She completed her Business Management course from London School of Economics in 2020. She has also founded Mr Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a premium Mumbai-based pet grooming and wellness company.

Before love bloomed, Arjun and Saaniya were friends. They were reportedly introduced by Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar, who has been an old friend of Saaniya. Tendulkars and the Ghais (Saaniya’s maternal family) have known each other for a long time. Over time, frequent check-ins and long conversations helped them to take the next step in their friendship. Though, Arjun’s fiancée is “slightly older” (only a year, they say) the couple has been a steady support system for each other through demanding careers, personal commitments and busy schedules. Interestingly, Anjali, Tendulkar’s wife too is five years older to Sachin Tendulkar.