Indian actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, daughter of famed actor-turned-politician R. Sarathkumar and his first wife Chaya Sarathkumar, recently got married. The groom, about whom everyone – from the media to the netizens is constantly asking, is Nicholai Sachdev, an Indian gallerist and businessman. After a private marriage ceremony in Thailand, the couple welcomed the who’s who of the film industry and political domain at their star-studded reception in Chennai. As the couple kickstarted their marital bliss in an unknown location honeymooning, Varalaxmi’s Insta story titled – “Calm after the storm” has been going viral.
So, who is this man that the actress is married to? What kind of business does he run? What is Nicholai Sachdev age? Was he married before? If you want answers to all such queries, read this post!
Who is Nicholai Sachdev?
For the unversed, Arunov Nicholai Sachdev, is a well-known Mumbai-based businessman, who has specifically carved out a niche for himself in the landscape of art business. He is also a competitive powerlifter.
Known particularly for his entrepreneurial acumen, he is the owner of an esteemed art gallery – Gallery 7, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. One of the premier contemporary art galleries in the country, started by his parents – Chandra and Arun Sachdev. Currently, Nicholai takes care of the same, intending to expand its outreach over time.
Nicholai Sachdev Bio
| BIRTH DATE | March 23, 1986 (38 years) |
| BIRTH PLACE | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| NICKNAME | Nick |
| PROFESSION | Art Gallery Owner, Entrepreneur, Competitive Powerlifter |
| PARENTS | Father: Arun Sachdev
Mother: Chandra Sachdev |
| SIBLINGS | None |
| RELIGION | Hinduism |
| LANGUAGES KNOWN | English, Hindi |
| EDUCATION | School: St. Xavier’s Delhi
College: Delhi University (B.A) |
| HOBBIES | Traveling, Gaming, Listening to music |
| SPOUSE | First wife: Kavitha Sachdev (2006 – 2019 – divorced)
Current wife: Varalakshmi Sarathkumar |
| CHILDREN | Daughter: Kasha Nia Sachdev |
Career
Though there is no specific Nicholai Sachdev wikipedia page dedicated to the businessman, we have accumulated credible information from multiple sources. Based on that, we can state that – Sachdev developed an acumen for entrepreneurship, which is seen in how he runs the gallery operations from his parents.
Though his publicists have kept the details of his other businesses under wraps, regarding the ownership of Gallery 7, everything has been made public.
The gallery is touted to be one of the premier contemporary art destinations and showcases the works of the likes of – Arpita Singh, Atul Dodiya, and Vijay Shinde to name a few. The gallery’s walls had previously promoted the works of stalwarts like – M.F. Hussain, Jogen Chowdhury, Sudhir Patwardhan, Ramkumar, S.H. Raza, Rameshwar Broota, and more. Currently, Sachdev plans to extend the business to other parts of the country as well as pin it on the global map.
Apart from his entrepreneurial achievements, Sachdev is also a competitive powerlifter who won medals for the country in the 2021 Open Powerlifting Championships.
Nicholai Sachdev Net Worth
For those of you, who have been curiously searching all over the internet about Nicholai Sachdev business and his net worth, he owns an art gallery. Apart from that, he has multiple other businesses, which leads to his massive net worth .
| NET WORTH (2024) | $10 million (estimated) |
Physical Stats
| HEIGHT | 5’ 7’’ (170 cm) |
| EYE COLOR | Black |
| HAIR COLOR | Black |
| WEIGHT | 70 kg (last noted) |
Varalaksmi and Nicholai Sachdev’s love story
They say true love crosses all boundaries and obstacles. Such is truly the case for Nicholai and Varalakshmi’s story. For those living under the rock, Varalakshmi, got married to her boyfriend – Nicholai Sachdev, on the 2nd of July, 2024 in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Thailand. The couple then hosted a bash on the 3rd of July, 2024 in Chennai.
The couple had known each other formally for the last 14 years. But at that time, Sachdev was married. For the record, Nicholai Sachdev first wife is model Kavita Sachdev. She is the winner of Mrs Gladrags (2010) and also participated in the Miss Globe 2011 pageant, held in California. The couple separated in 2019, since they had fallen out of love.
It was only after Nicholai Sachdev first marriage ended, that he decided to take the plunge again with his long-time friend – Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Their marital union was blessed by superstars – Kichcha Sudeep, Jackie Shroff, Suresh Gopi, Ramya Krishnan, Siddharth, Balakrishna, and many more. Political stalwarts like – M.K.Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, Dayanidhi Maran, O Paneerselvam, and many others graced the occasion.
The couple had to face immense media trolling due to Nicholai and Varalakshmi age, Sachdev’s previous marriage, his looks, his responsibilities towards a teenage daughter, and their sudden decision to turn their friendship into marriage. Keeping the trolls aside, and even replying to them most appropriately, the couple finally settled down to embark on a new chapter in their lives.
Nicholai Sachdev Instagram details
You might not get any information related to Nicholai Sachdev wiki, or even an Insta ID under his name.
You can see details of his life, on his wife’s pages, or even on his daughter Kasha’s page. The other pages are mostly fan pages created by the couple’s admirers.
Quickly getting to know Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Assuming you have been reading till here, you have got quite some info regarding Varalakshmi husband, his net worth, marital life, and his business expansion, it is time to focus on the actress, who has brought laurels for the country.
Varalaxmi (also written as – Varalakshmi) Sarathkumar is a notable Indian actress primarily appearing in Malayalam, Telegu, Tamil, and Kannada language movies. She is categorically known for some of the top-grossing movies in the southern part of India such as – Maanikya (2014, Kannada), Kasaba (2016, Malayalam), Sandakozhi 2 (2018, Tamil), Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019, Telegu) and many more! She will next be seen in superstar Dhanush’s next venture – Raayan, which is set to release on July 26, 2024.
Here are some of the other quick facts about the Southern siren –
| PARENTS | Father: R Sarathkumar
Mother: Chaya Sarathkumar Stepmother: Radhika Sarathkumar |
| BIRTHDAY | March 5, 1985 (39) |
| BIRTH PLACE | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| EDUCATION | School: St. Michael’s Academy, Chennai
College: Hindustan Arts and Science College, Chennai (graduation) University of Edinburgh (MBA) |
| DEBUT FILM | Podaa Podi (2012, Tamil) |
| DEBUT AWARD | Vijay Award For Best Debut Actress
Edison Award For Best Debut Actress |
| NET WORTH | Estimated $5 million |
Some unknown facts about Nicholai Sachdev
Want to know more about the guy, your favorite actress is married to, here are the details for you –
- Sachdev loves tattoos and piercings. He has multiple tattoos inked on his body and has gotten his left nose and earlobe pierced.
- Sachdev has won Gold in (Bench Press) and Silver in (Deadlift) at the 2021 Open Powerlifting Championship.
- Nicholai Sachdev daughter – Kasha Nia Sachdev, is the winner of the World Powerlifting Congress India National Championships 2023 (held in Bangalore).
- Nicholai has been collecting art pieces since early childhood. The first of the paintings that he collected was – a Gaitonde abstract roller when he was 16 years of age.
- Nicholai trains his daughter Kasha, as well as other competitors for power weightlifting competitions.
Concluding thoughts
As actress Varalakshmi’s Insta profile portrays that the couple is enjoying a sense of calm after a massive storm, it clearly shows that after a long time, there is bliss in their paradise. Given the couple’s previous experiences, both Nicholai and Varalaxmi, have been wanting a sense of peace which they finally seem to have gotten. As the couple embarks on their conjugal life’s path, we wish Nicholai Sachdev and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar – years of utmost joy and happiness.
