Who Is Gita Ghai: In the midst of one of the year’s most talked-about events, the impending wedding of cricket star Arjun Tendulkar, the spotlight has also fallen on the family he’s about to become part of. At the center of that family is Gita Ghai, the estranged wife of prominent Indian businessman Ravi Ghai and a pivotal figure in the story of some of India’s most familiar food and hospitality brands.
Who Is Gita Ghai?
Gita and Ravi were married on July 10, 1967, and for decades they stood as figures behind the Graviss Group, a Mumbai-based conglomerate known for its footprint in hotels, food services, and ice cream brands that have become household names across India and the SAARC region. Gita has maintained a low public profile although her business activities at the family business became known when her husband initiated legal proceedings against her.
What’s Behind the Headlines?
Gita Ghai has participated in important legal battles against her husband during the past few months which include multiple charges of domestic abandonment and disputes over business ownership and financial support she claims to have provided to their family businesses throughout their marriage. These matters are set to be addressed in court later this year.
As part of these disputes, Gita has asserted that she invested significant capital reportedly around ₹150 crore into the family’s business operations, and is now seeking continued financial settlement and equitable returns on her contributions. Gita Ghai’s estimated net worth ranges between Rs 800 crores to Rs 1,000 crores.
From Ice Cream to Luxury Hospitality
To understand Gita’s place in India’s business landscape, you need to look at what the family built. The Graviss Group traces back to the entrepreneurial vision of Iqbal Krishan Ghai, affectionately known as the “Maharajah of Ice Cream” for launching Kwality Ice Cream in pre-Independence India.
Ravi Ghai who graduated from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration led the group to achieve major accomplishments. The group brought Baskin-Robbins to India in the early 1990s and developed Kwality Ice Cream into a popular brand which offered premium dessert products to customers throughout the SAARC region.
The business portfolio today is expansive: from owning and operating InterContinental Marine Drive in Mumbai (formerly the iconic Natraj Hotel) to expanding taste through The Brooklyn Creamery and maintaining the Baskin-Robbins master franchise, the Graviss Group has shaped generations of Indian consumer experiences in hospitality and indulgence.
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Personal Life and Family Ties
The legal news about Gita Ghai has created public interest while her family’s social story has become public knowledge through her granddaughter Saaniya Chandhok’s upcoming wedding to Arjun Tendulkar the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Saaniya, a graduate of the London School of Economics, has established her independent career by founding Mr Paws Pet Spa & Store which operates as a premium pet care and wellness business in Mumbai while she works as a certified veterinary technician. Saaniya chose entrepreneurship as her career path because she wanted to follow her passions despite her family background which included well-known relatives.
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In a video, Sachin can be seen getting emotional as he expresses his love and happiness for Arjun getting married. “Jab beta kisi ladki ko ghar leke aata hai, introduce karne ke liye, then you know that beta bada ho gaya hai,” Sachin said.
Sachin further said, “They look madly in love with each other. Arjun, I have to say, I’m extremely proud of you for having found someone so special, you know, who loves you as much as you love her.
The relationship between Arjun and her began when they first met in August which created an additional element to the story. The couple’s wedding on March 5, 2026 has become one of the most anticipated social events of the year, drawing attention from politics, sports, and industry.
