Today, cricketer Arjun Tendulkar (the son of Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian superstar) married longtime partner and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok in a ceremony that redefined “star-studded.” The flowers were beautiful, and the list of guests read like a Who’s Who of India, but on social media the most important part wasn’t the decor, it was the groom’s unbreaking stoic expression. As photos of the two emerged from the St. Regis Hotel in South Mumbai, fans wasted no time sending comments via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram on Arjun’s “next-level introvert” energy.
A Masterclass in ‘Poker Face’
But Saaniya, Arjun’s bride, an LSE grad and a founder of the luxury pet spa Mr. Paws, looked brilliant, smiling for the cameras in a classic red bridal saree, while Arjun stood by his low-key personality. In a lavishly embellished deep red sherwani, the 26-year-old Lucknow Super Giants bowler’s eyes narrowed almost obsessively during the ceremonies. “Bro, at least smile a little, it’s your own wedding!” joked one viral post while another fan commented, "Arjun Tendulkar is all of us introverts when the ‘relatives-to-guest’ ratio crosses 100:1."
Arjun Tendulkar is next-level introvert.😄
— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) March 5, 2026
Bro at least smile a little, it’s your own wedding. 😂 pic.twitter.com/gXr68lUYV1
Cricket Royalty and Bollywood Icons
The “serious” groom didn’t prevent the celebrations from becoming the most high-profile of the year. A huge turnout of “Cricket Royalty” attended the wedding, including:
- MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni (who conspicuously twinned in white).
- Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.
- India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who made a brief appearance before India’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England later tonight.
Looking from the sidelines, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were spotted blessing the couple. Even the Ambani family they held a pre-wedding puja for the couple in Jamnagar last month showed up.
A Match Made in Mumbai Circles
Though the public makes light of his introverted side, those close to the couple say the match is one of perfect balance. Saaniya, granddaughter of Graviss Group chairman Ravi Ghai (the family behind Baskin-Robbins India) and a close childhood friend of the Tendulkar family. Her relationship with Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar, has long been chronicled, with Sara even posting glimpses of Saaniya’s bachelorette trip to Masai Mara earlier this year.
The "SaaJ" Celebration
The wedding unfolded over 3 days, with a mehendi at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and a sangeet at which Sara Tendulkar’s dance performance was said to have "broken the internet." The ceremony itself was themed “SaaJ” (a portmanteau of Saaniya and Arjun) with a staggering 270-degree mandap.
With the couple gearing up for their next innings, Arjun’s “introvert-in-chief” identity holds safely. No matter if he’s defending a total in the IPL or standing at the altar, it seems the younger Tendulkar prefers to let his actions and his silence speak for themselves.
