From friends to forever: Take a look at Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok’s journey to ‘I do’

IF thither’s i wedding party the intact rural area has its eyes on right now, it’s that of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok. The son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is all set to tie the knot with his long-time sweetheart tomorrow, March 5, in what promises to be an elegant private ceremony. The match seems made in heaven, or maybe by sister Sara Tendulkar. Saaniya has been Sara’s best friend for years and was already part of the Tendulkar family circle long before she and Arjun fell for each other. Let's take a look at their relationship timeline. From best friends to something moreIt all began in the tight-knit world of Mumbai’s elite social scene. Both Arjun and Saaniya grew up around the same people — their families had known each other for years, with Saaniya’s grandfather, Ravi Ghai (Chairman of Graviss Group), and Sachin Tendulkar sharing a long-standing camaraderie.While Arjun was carving out his path as a promising all-rounder for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Saaniya was busy building her own name by running a successful pet spa chain and stepping into the world of entrepreneurship.But the spark was lit closer to home. Introduced formally through Sara Tendulkar, who often brought her best friend Saaniya along for Pilates classes, brunches, and vacations, Arjun and Saaniya’s friendship deepened over time. What started as ‘Sara’s bestie’ soon turned into ‘Arjun’s confidante,’ and the rest, as they say, is history.Adding to the charm, Saaniya is a year older than Arjun, a detail that fans have found refreshingly modern. At 26, the poised businesswoman perfectly complements Arjun’s 25-year-old cricketing energy.A romance wrapped in privacyTheir engagement on August 13, 2025, was a hush-hush affair at the Ghai residence in Mumbai, attended only by family and a handful of close friends. The event remained a secret until it was quietly confirmed by Sachin himself, on Reddit, months later.Earlier this February, the couple’s families and close friends gathered once again — this time in Jamnagar — for a Grand Puja hosted by the Ambanis at their now-iconic venue, the same spot where Anant and Radhika Ambani’s pre-wedding festivities were held. During the ceremony, Sachin was seen getting emotional as he spoke about his son’s big step. “When your son brings a girl home… you know he’s grown up. They look madly in love,” he shared, his pride and affection on full display.Wedding bells in MumbaiTomorrow’s wedding marks the culmination of this elegant love story. The ceremony will reportedly take place in Mumbai, with only family and close friends present, the Tendulkars’ way of keeping it meaningful and intimate. As the Tendulkar household prepares for the big day, one thing’s certain: this is a match that’s been years in the making.