The pre-wedding celebrations for Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and his fiancée Saaniya Chandhok kicked off in grand style in Mumbai on Tuesday night, with a galaxy of cricket stars including Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan attending the combined mehendi and sangeet ceremony . The star-studded evening, hosted by Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar at a venue in South Mumbai, saw the who’s who of Indian cricket come together to bless the couple ahead of their wedding scheduled for March 5 .
Tendulkar family dazzles in traditional ensembles
The Tendulkar family stole the spotlight as they arrived in stunning traditional outfits for the occasion. The Master Blaster himself chose a bright green kurta-pyjama set, which he paired with a printed jacket, looking every bit the gracious host. His wife Anjali Tendulkar glittered in a gorgeous deep blue ensemble accessorised with elaborate jewellery, completing the regal family portrait.
Daughter Sara Tendulkar looked radiant in a beautiful pink lehenga, adding to the family’s festive charm.
The soon-to-be groom, Arjun Tendulkar, opted for a sophisticated beige bandhgala set befitting the joyous occasion, while his bride-to-be Saaniya Chandhok stunned in a pastel gota-patti lehenga with soft pink accents, complemented by heavy jewellery and traditional kaleeras.
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The couple, who got engaged in August 2025, was seen holding hands in videos that have since gone viral on social media, their chemistry evident as they mingled with guests.
Cricket’s who’s who grace the occasion
The guest list read like a who’s who of Indian cricket, with former stars arriving with their families to shower blessings on the couple. Yuvraj Singh, the hero of India’s 2011 World Cup triumph, arrived with his wife, actress-model Hazel Keech, adding glamour to the proceedings.
The Pathan brothers – Irfan and Yusuf – were also in attendance with their wives Safa Baig and Afreen respectively, bringing their trademark warmth to the celebrations.
Harbhajan Singh, ever the life of any party, was spotted with his wife, former actress Geeta Basra, while Zaheer Khan arrived with his wife, actress Sagarika Ghatge, the couple posing happily for the cameras.
Ravi Shastri, former India head coach and cricket commentator, was also seen at the venue, adding to the cricketing royalty present.
Ajit Agarkar, the current BCCI chairman of selectors, made time to attend the celebrations despite his busy schedule with the ongoing T20 World Cup. The presence of these cricket icons underscored the deep respect and affection the cricketing fraternity holds for the Tendulkar family.
Viral moments from the celebrations
Social media has been abuzz with videos and pictures from the mehendi-sangeet ceremony. One particularly touching moment captured Sachin Tendulkar posing proudly with his son Arjun, the emotion evident on the cricket legend’s face. Another video showed the entire Tendulkar and Chandhok families coming together for a group photograph, encapsulating the joy of the occasion.
Tendulkar & Chandok families come together for Arjun & Saaniya’s Mehndi Ceremony ❤️😍
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Wedding set for March 5
With the mehendi and sangeet ceremony successfully concluded, both families now prepare for the main wedding ceremony on Thursday, March 5. The wedding is expected to be an intimate affair held at a high-security venue in South Mumbai, followed by a dinner reception.
Sachin Tendulkar has personally extended invitations to top dignitaries including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The presence of these national leaders alongside cricket royalty will make the wedding one of the most high-profile social events of the year.
For Arjun, who was traded from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2026, this week marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter both personally and professionally. As the Tendulkar family celebrates, the cricketing world joins in wishing the couple a lifetime of happiness.
