On August 13, 2025 , Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was reportedly engaged to Saaniya Chandok in a private ceremony.
While the Tendulkar family hasn’t confirmed anything yet, one detail had everyone talking—Saaniya is the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, better known in business circles as Ravi Bhai.
So… who exactly is this man, and why does his life read like a mix of a Bollywood family drama and a corporate success story?
Who is Ravi Ghai ?
Ravi Ghai heads the Graviss Group, a hospitality and food giant with roots going back to the 1940s.
His father, Iqbal Krishan Ghai, started Kwality Ice Cream in Delhi—just a small shop serving American soldiers during World War II.
But what began with scoops of vanilla in glass cups slowly transformed into a business legacy.
Under Ravi’s watch, the Graviss Group grew far beyond ice cream:
InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai – a five-star hotel with one of the best sunset views in the city.
Brooklyn Creamery – guilt-free ice creams that let you cheat without the guilt.
Baskin-Robbins India – the Indian arm of the world-famous ice cream chain.
Ravi Ghai Vs His son Gaurav
In 2023, Ravi Ghai was diagnosed with cancer and he moved abroad for treatment.
Before leaving, he handed Gaurav, his son, power of attorney and a generous monthly allowance of Rs 12.5 lakh to run the family empire.
When he returned in early 2025,he found himself locked out of key decisions. His allowance had stopped. And worse—he discovered a Supplementary Family Settlement Agreement from 2023 with his signature… despite the fact he was overseas when it was supposedly signed. Ravi accused his son of forgery, fraud, and wrongful takeover of assets worth over Rs 350 crore.
The police has refused to file an FIR, calling it a civil matter.
Gaurav in turn denied and said all agreements were valid and told everyone that he had been managing the business for decades. The case is now in the Bombay High Court, with Gaurav pushing for arbitration.
Ravi Ghai’s Net Worth & Empire at a Glance
Net Worth: Rs 800–Rs 1,000 crore
Graviss Group Revenue (FY 2023–24): Rs 624 crore (20% growth from last year)
Business Footprint: Luxury hotels, premium ice creams, and F&B franchises in India and abroad
Assets in Dispute: Over Rs 350 crore
From serving ice cream to soldiers in wartime Delhi to running a luxury hotel on Marine Drive, Ravi Ghai’s story is one of legacy, ambition, and resilience.
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