Pathan brothers' wives' attire sparks debate at Tendulkar pre-wedding bash
While the event was praised for its glamour and the Tendulkar family’s festive outfits, social media discussions soon shifted focus to former cricketers Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan’s spouses
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok’s star-studded pre-wedding celebrations in Mumbai drew widespread attention online.
While the event was praised for its glamour and the Tendulkar family’s festive outfits, social media discussions soon shifted focus to former cricketers Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan’s spouses.
Online users debated the contrasting attire choices, as Yusuf Pathan’s wife was seen wearing a black veil while Irfan Pathan’s wife appeared without one. The images sparked mixed reactions — some questioned the choice of wearing a veil at a high-profile event, while others defended it as a matter of personal faith and individual freedom.
The Pathan brothers at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding function with their wives. One of their wives was wearing a hijab, while the other wasn’t 👀 pic.twitter.com/e1eKXOGfPT
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) March 3, 2026
The incident highlights how public celebrations can quickly turn into broader conversations about cultural identity, religion and personal expression on social media.
The mehendi and sangeet ceremony, held on March 3 in Mumbai, was a star-studded affair hosted by Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali.
The evening saw family members and guests dressed in vibrant traditional ensembles. The bride-to-be dazzled in a gota-patti lehenga with soft pink accents, paired with heavy jewellery and kaleeras, while Arjun opted for a beige bandhgala. Sachin wore a bright green kurta-pyjama with a patterned jacket, and Anjali chose a deep blue outfit with elaborate accessories. Sara Tendulkar also drew attention in a pink lehenga.
However, videos and photographs from the event soon sparked an online debate involving former Indian cricketers Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan, who attended the function. Social media users pointed to contrasting appearances of their spouses, noting that Yusuf Pathan’s wife was seen wearing a black veil, while Irfan Pathan’s wife appeared without one.
The differing attire prompted mixed reactions. Some users questioned the choice of wearing a full veil at a high-profile public celebration, while others defended it as a matter of personal faith and individual preference. Supporters emphasised that clothing choices should not invite assumptions or judgments, and highlighted the importance of respecting cultural and religious expression.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his family, poses for a photo at the mehendi and sangeet ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok. The couple will tie the knot on March 5. (03.03.2026) pic.twitter.com/KbjS4wWxa6
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2026
