Sachin Tendulkar shares his first statement regarding son Arjun Tendulkar’s engagement with Saaniya Chandhok

Recently, reports surfaced about Arjun Tendulkar's engagement to Saaniya Chandok. The event was intimate, attended by family and close friends. While there was no official confirmation initially, Sachin Tendulkar has now confirmed the news in a recent Reddit AMA session. This confirmation ends weeks of speculation. It also marks a significant personal milestone for Arjun.

During a recent Reddit AMA session, Sachin Tendulkar engaged with fans. One question stood out, inquiring about his son Arjun Tendulkar's engagement. The question was, "Did Arjun really get engaged?" Tendulkar responded directly, saying, "Yes, he did, and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life." This confirms the earlier reports.

Sachin's simple acknowledgment was the first public confirmation. It validated earlier media reports and online discussions. Before this, hints and reports suggested a private engagement. It was attended by close family and friends of the Tendulkar and Chandhok families.

About Arjun

Arjun Tendulkar, following in his father Sachin Tendulkar's footsteps, has chosen cricket as his career. Unlike his father, he's a left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder. He played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He also represents Goa in domestic cricket. His domestic career began with Mumbai in the 2020-2021 season. Furthermore, Arjun played against Manipur in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in December 2024. He later moved to Goa, making his first-class and List A debuts there. His career path reflects a commitment to the sport.

About Saaniya

Saaniya, the granddaughter of Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai, comes from a family with significant contributions to the hospitality and food industries. Saaniya Chandok, now engaged to Arjun Tendulkar, is a designated partner and Director at Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP in Mumbai. The Ghai family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. The engagement of Arjun and Saaniya was a private affair. It was attended by close family and friends from both sides.