Businessman Ravi Ghai, the creator of the popular ice cream brand, the Brooklyn Creamery and the Inter Continental hotel at Marine Drive, is in the spotlight because his granddaughter, Saaniya Chandok, is engaged to Arjun Tendulkar, son of India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
The Engagement
According to News18, "The engagement was a private affair attended by close friends and family members from both sides."
Ravi Ghai & Baskin-Robbins
Ravi Ghai also brought the Baskin-Robbins franchise to the SAARC region, further diversifying his business portfolio. Currently, he serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Graviss Hospitality Ltd and holds multiple directorships, including Kwality Read Estates Pvt Ltd and Perfect Livestock LLP. Over the decades, he has established himself as a formidable force in the hospitality and food industry.
Graviss Group
The Ghai family commands significant wealth through its flagship Graviss Group, which owns The Brooklyn Creamery and operates Baskin-Robbins’ India franchise. Graviss Food Solutions Private Limited, the group’s parent company, reported Rs 624 crore in revenue for FY23–24, reflecting 20% growth from the previous year. It has an authorised capital of Rs 2.23 crore and a paid-up capital of Rs 90,100. In addition, the family owns the InterContinental Hotel in Mumbai under the InterContinental Hotels Group umbrella, a global hospitality giant valued at $18.43 billion as of August 2025.
Ravi Ghai's Education
News18 states, "Ravi Ghai is an alumnus of Cornell University’s prestigious School of Hotel Administration. In 1967, he returned to Mumbai and took over the business legacy from his father, Iqbal Krishan (IK) Ghai. Under his leadership, Graviss Group launched celebrated brands like Kwality Ice Cream and the Natraj Hotel (now known as the InterContinental Hotel)."
Arjun Tendulkar's Performance In Cricket
Arjun, 25, is a left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder who represents Goa in domestic cricket and has also featured for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He began his domestic career with Mumbai in the 2020/21 season, making his debut in a T20 match against Haryana. Before that, he represented Mumbai at the junior level and earned a place in the India U19 squad. In the 2022/23 season, he moved to Goa, where he made his first-class and List A debuts.
