Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok Wedding Festivities Begin with Star-Studded Pre-Wedding Ceremony
The much-anticipated wedding celebrations of Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and Saaniya Chandhok have officially kicked off in grand style. The pre-wedding festivities began earlier this week, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most high-profile social events of 2026, culminating in the main ceremony on March 5 in Mumbai.
Tendulkar Family Steals the Spotlight in Traditional Attire
The Tendulkar family naturally became the center of attention during the first pre-wedding event. Sachin Tendulkar appeared in a vibrant green kurta-pyjama ensemble paired with a printed jacket, while his wife Anjali Tendulkar wore a stunning blue outfit adorned with heavy traditional jewellery. Their daughter Sara Tendulkar impressed attendees in a graceful pink lehenga, adding to the family's coordinated traditional look.
The family posed together for photographers, sharing warm smiles and greeting guests as the celebrations gathered momentum. This marked one of the first public glimpses of the family together during the wedding festivities, creating memorable visuals that quickly circulated across media platforms.
Bride-to-Be Saaniya Chandhok Joins the Celebrations
Bride-to-be Saaniya Chandhok arrived with her family members for the celebrations, wearing an elegant pastel lehenga that complemented her radiant appearance. She joined the Tendulkars for photographs and warmly greeted guests, sharing special moments with her future family. The couple had previously gotten engaged in August 2025 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and relatives.
Cricket Legends and Celebrities Grace the Occasion
The evening quickly transformed into a star-studded affair with several well-known figures from the cricketing world in attendance. Former Indian cricketers including Zaheer Khan (accompanied by actress wife Sagarika Ghatge), Harbhajan Singh (with Geeta Basra), and Irfan Pathan (with wife Sara Baig) were spotted at the celebration.
Other notable guests included former India coach Ravi Shastri, World Cup-winning star Yuvraj Singh along with his wife Hazel Keech, adding to the glittering reunion of cricket personalities. The presence of these sports icons turned the pre-wedding ceremony into a glamorous gathering of friends and well-wishers from across various fields.
Grand Celebrations Across Multiple Venues
The wedding festivities began on March 3 and are expected to continue over multiple days with events at various locations. Earlier ceremonies reportedly included a grand puja in Jamnagar at a venue associated with the family of industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, highlighting the scale and significance of the celebrations.
Elite Guest List for Upcoming Main Ceremony
The upcoming wedding in Mumbai is expected to host an elite guest list, with invitations reportedly extended to prominent leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. With sports stars, industrialists, and political leaders expected to attend, the wedding is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about social gatherings of the year.
The celebrations mark a significant moment for the Tendulkar family, bringing together diverse spheres of Indian society in a joyous occasion that combines traditional rituals with contemporary glamour. As the festivities continue, all eyes remain on Mumbai for the main ceremony that promises to be a landmark event in 2026's social calendar.
