Social media has been buzzing with pictures of Saaniya Chandok following her wedding to Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Thursday. The wedding quickly became a talking point online, with fans eager to know more about the woman who has now joined one of India’s most celebrated cricket families.
While India has seen several high-profile couples formed between cricket stars and Bollywood celebrities, the pairing of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok is slightly different. Unlike many partners of cricketers who come from the entertainment industry, Saaniya has built her own identity as an entrepreneur and an advocate for animal welfare.
Education at Elite Institutions
Born on June 23, 1998, in Mumbai, Saaniya Chandok studied at some of the city’s most prestigious schools. She attended BD Somani International School and later studied at The Cathedral & John Connon School.
For higher education, she moved to the United Kingdom, where she graduated in 2020 from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a degree in Business Management.
Further expanding her expertise in animal care, Saaniya became a certified veterinary technician in 2024 after completing the ABC programme offered by the Worldwide Veterinary Service.
Passion for Animals Turned Into Business
Saaniya has successfully combined her academic training with her passion for animals. In 2022, she launched her own venture, Mr Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, in Mumbai.
The business focuses on luxury pet wellness services and specialised treatments, catering to the growing demand for premium pet-care services in urban India. Despite belonging to a well-established business family, Saaniya chose to carve out her own path in the fast-growing pet-care industry.
Her entrepreneurial venture has positioned her among the young business leaders entering India’s expanding pet services market.
Influential Business Family
Saaniya Chandok comes from the prominent Ghai business family. She is the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, the chairman of the Graviss Group.
The Graviss Group has significant business interests in hospitality and food services. The family is associated with several well-known brands and establishments, including the InterContinental Marine Drive, Baskin-Robbins India, and The Brooklyn Creamery.
A Low-Profile Personal Life
Despite her business background and social connections, Saaniya has largely stayed away from the public spotlight. Her focus has remained on her professional work and animal welfare initiatives.
She has reportedly been part of the same social circle as the Tendulkar family for several years and shares a close friendship with Sara Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar’s sister.
Although the couple had known each other for years, rumours about their relationship never surfaced publicly until news of their engagement became known.
Now, with their wedding making headlines, Saaniya Chandok has become one of the most talked-about personalities on social media as fans show curiosity about her life and achievements.