These days, Nicholai Sachdev is a name floating around social media for more personal reasons. Nicholai is a well-known gallerist, powerlifter, and businessman. He is getting the spotlight due to his controversial second marriage to actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Nicholai is a fascinating artist and an achiever with the quiet elegance of art galleries and the gritty determination of powerlifting. This blog will explore Nicholai Sachdev age, career, family, personal life, achievements, and more. 

Nicholai Sachdev Biography 

Nicholai Sachdev was born on March 23, 1983, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His full name is Arunov Nicholai Sachdev. He is a multitalented personality who is an art and fitness professional. He is a popular powerlifter and gallerist. Nicholai runs Gallery 7 in Mumbai. Besides his professional life, he is well-known for his second marriage to the actress Varalaxmi. 

Details	Information
Real Name	Arunov Nicholai Sachdev
Other Name	Nicholai Sachdev
Gender	Male
Famous for	Being an owner of Gallery 7 in Mumbai and the husband of actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Profession	Powerlifter, Gallerist, Entrepreneur
Date of birth	March 23, 1983
Place of birth	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Qualifications	Master’s in Business Administration
University/School	University of Edinburgh
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
Zodiac sign	Aries
Marital status	Married
Present wife	Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Ex-wife	Kavita
Children	Kasha
Net worth	$10 million approximately (in October 2025)

Nicholai Sachdev Age 

Nicholai Sachdev age is 42 years old as of October 2025. He was born on March 23, 1983. 

Nicholai Sachdev Height and Physical Attributes 

He is a tall and muscular man whose personality is unmatchable. Nicholai Sachdev height is approximately 6 feet 6 inches. He weighs around 90 kgs. He has impressive black eyes and black hair. Nichoali has distinctive features on his body, like piercings and tattoos, which make him more unique. 

Details	Information
Nicholai Sachdev age	42-year-old in October 2025
Height	In feet – 6’6”  In meters – 1.98m In centimeters – 198cm
Weight	In Kilogram – 90kg In Pounds – 198.4lbs
Body Type	Muscular body
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Tattoos	Multiple Tattoos
Piercing	Left earlobe and nose

Nicholai Sachdev Early Life and Education 

Nicholai was born and raised in Mumbai. Born in a business-oriented family, his parents reflected their skills in him. He followed the path of his parents and started taking an interest in contemporary art galleries. Nicholai’s early exposure to vibrant art and culture helped him shape his future interests. 

Nicholai completed his high school at St. Michael’s Academy in Chennai. Later, he enrolled in Hindustan Arts and Science College in Chennai to pursue higher education. He extended his qualifications by getting admission to the University of Edinburgh. There, he got his MBA Degree and paved the way for contributing to various business ventures. 

Qualifications	University of Edinburgh
College	Hindustan Arts and Science College
School	St. Michael’s Academy

Nicholai Sachdev Career 

Gallerist & Entrepreneur –  

After completing his education, Nicholai stepped into his family business. His father was the owner of Gallery 7, built upon their original vision. Currently, Nicholai is the director of Gallery 7. He introduced Indian contemporary arts forms globally, which attracted high-profile collectors. His ability and influence in Mumbai’s art scenes have established an international reputation and recognition. 

Fitness and Powerlifting –  

Nicholai is a professional fitness trainer and a powerlifter. His participation in several tournaments besides the 2021 Open Powerlifting Championship led to winning both silver and gold medals. He mostly trains young lifters, and also his daughter, Kasha. She is a weightlifter who has won a state gold medal in weightlifting. 

Athletic Achievements
Year	Competition	Achievements
2023	Open Powerlifting Championship	Gold medal
2023	Open Powerlifting Championship	Silver medal
Multiple times	Bench Press Records	Regional recognition
Ongoing	Deadlift Competitions	Consistent Placement

Entrepreneurship –  

Nicholai is not only limited to art galleries, but he is also a business entrepreneur. He takes initiatives in fitness and wellness development. He is a reputed art connoisseur and dealer who promotes art and health awareness. 

Notable Achievements 

• Being a Director of Gallery 7, Nicholai revolutionized his parents’ art gallery in India. It has a legacy of more than 30 years.
• Instead of focusing solely on classical forms, he approached a digital marketing strategy for Gallery 7 and adopted digital art forms. 

Nicholai Sachdev Family 

Nicholai grew up in a business-minded family with his loving parents, Arun and Chandra Sachdev. They encouraged and supported his desire to pursue entrepreneurship. Nicholai’s brother also does the same as him and supports Nicholai every time. 

Extending his obligations to his family in another way. Nicholai’s personal life is complicated. He got a turning point in his life with his recent engagement to Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. 

Nicholai Sachdev Marriage 

Nicholai is married at present. He tied the knot with famous South Indian actress Varalakshmi Sarathkumar on July 3, 2024. They were in a private ceremony held in Thailand. Their family members and close friends attended their wedding ceremony. They are both happy and living peacefully their life together. 

However, Nicholai was married to Kavita Sachdev in 2006 before marrying Varalaxmi. Kavita is a model and fitness coach. The couple had a daughter together named Kasha. But the destiny was different, and they got separated after 13 years of marriage in 2019. Kasha now lives with Nicholai and Varalakshmi. 

Nicholai Sachdev Wife – Varalaxmi 

Nicholai met Varalaxmi in 2010. They have been in a close friends’ relationship for fourteen years. Their romantic relationship began in 2023, which proceeded their long life journey together. They exchanged rings on the 1st of March 2024, in Mumbai, and got married on July 3, 2024. 

Nicholai Sachdev Controversies 

Nicholai was found in controversy for his second marriage. He faced backlash for marrying again, but it was defended by her wife Varalaxmi. 

Nicholai faced controversy for another time from the public on comments over his tattoos. Also, for his appearance and alcohol drinking. 

Nicholai Sachdev Net Worth 

As of October 2025, Nicholai Sachdevs net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He has collected this abundant worth from his art gallery “Gallery 7.” He is also involved in several businesses. Additionally, his presence in payment technology startups contributed to his financial success. His financial growth factors are – 

• Gallery space and residential investments in Mumbai
• Exclusive artistic 
• Recognition from the global art community 
• High-profile buyer connection 
• Decades of family legacy

Nicholai Sachdev Social Media Presence 

Nicholai maintains a presence on Instagram, but he does not share anything there. His Instagram account has only around 79 followers. Unlike many celebrity personalities, his social media activity is measured and curated, reflecting his private nature. 

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