Hiranmoy Chattopadhyay, better known as Hiran Chatterjee born on 19 December 1985, Uluberia, West Bengal, is an Indian actor, singer, writer, entrepreneur, and politician He was a dramatic success, a screen persona with a Bismarck charisma, and the most ironic part of the horse is that his life story contains dramatic achievements, personal crises, political interests, and the fresh scandals that have attracted a great number of people.
Early Life & Hard Beginnings
Born and brought up in a small town of Howrah district, Uluberia, Hiran was unfortunate in life since he was born in a poor background. He had lost his parents in childhood and has survived living in the Maniktala Ashram in Kolkata after completing 14 years of education. Nevertheless, he worked hard to get an education and received a B.A. in English (Hons.) and subsequently took a training course in Management in Logistics and Supply Chain and Law in Customs. He went to Uluberia High School and subsequently Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata.
Hiran started his career in Reliance Industries in Mumbai before entering the film world as one of the Senior Managers in the same company; a career that he later abandoned to pursue his interest in entertainment.
Rise in Bengali Cinema
Hiran started his film career with Nabab Nandini in 2007, and this turned out to be the first successful film of his life. His appearance tended to be emotional, active, and romantically charged, which made him so popular with Bengali moviegoers that they refer to him as Chocolate Boy.
The milestones in his movie career are:
- Anandalok award of Best Action Hero due to his performance in Nabab Nandini (2008).
- The Mahanayak Sanman 2014 is given across different years and was given to him following his contribution to Bengali cinema.
He has also ventured into music with the song “Bindaass” with his wife and as also scriptwriter in movies such as Doshomi.
The works that Hiran did made him a household and well-known name in Bengali entertainment.
Career in politics
Hiran entered politics joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He fought in 2021 in the West Bengal assembly elections and won the Kharagpur Sadar seat defeating his Trinamool Congress opponent by 3,771 votes and became a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. In 2022, he won municipal ward 33 representing the Kharagpur Municipality as a councillor.
His interest in social service has been with the Kolkata based NGO Voice of World which deals with the visually impaired, disabled children and the underprivileged children.
In the recent weeks, political opponents have attempted controversy by saying that Hiran and other BJP MLAs were interested in joining the Trinamool Congress (TMC) – a fact the BJP has denied and positioned it as political, in the build up to key future elections.
Marriage, Family & Recent Controversy.
Family and First Marriage
Anindita Chatterjee was married to Hiran as he was still trying to find his way up the ladder of his career. The couple has a daughter, Niyasha Chatterjee
Although the couple had been married very long, in the recent years they were reportedly living apart because of personal and professional differences. Contrasting stories are being floated by the general population regarding their marital status with Anindita claiming that they never officially divorced.
Second Marriage/Public Reaction (2026)
Once again, Hiran landed in the headlines the world over in January 2026 – he announced his second marriage. He was married to a model, Ritika Giri, and photos and updates depicted that he married her in a ceremony that took place in the ghats of the Ganga in Varanasi where Hindu traditions were followed. The pictures and scenes of the ceremony were posted to social media by Hiran, such as the sindoor and mala (wedding garland) rituals.
His former wife Anindita openly condemned the second marriage as being illegal, by asserting that there was no legal divorce, and she had silence on her part on behalf of their daughter, prior to being heard.
The story caused a lot of social media discussion in West Bengal and other regions, where not only supporters but also critics also raised questions about the legal and moral aspects of the marriage.
After posting the photos of the wedding, Hiran is said to have deleted them on his social media in a short period of time, meaning that he could have been pressured or changed his mind.
There were also reports that there was talk of the age gap between Hiran and his new wife – rumors which propagated further online gossip.
By the end of January 2026, Hiran had not given any official public response to clarify the situation, the legal position, and his own personal view on what was happening.
Community-level Impact and Media Discourse.
The turn of events surrounding personal life of Hiran has been conspicuously reflected on his image. As much as he is a trendy cultural icon to the people of West Bengal, there have been controversies concerning morality, legality, and personal behaviour in news portals and even on social media.
According to the political watchers, such controversies may affect his political reputation on the eve of subsequent elections, particularly in the West Bengal, which has a very competitive political climate.
Continuing journey
Hiran Chatterjee is a man of change and complications, namely, the boy of an underprivileged family in Uluberia, a favorite actor, and, later on, an elected representative, who has to walk the highly unstable waves of the political life. His line of work is in entertainment, politics, and social works.
Simultaneously, recent personal scandals make the people remember that the personal lives of the persons being in the limelight can shape their career path to a significant extent, both in the eyes of the masses and in the political fortunes.
It depends on whether he will prioritize his legislative work, his tarnished reputation or whether he will come back to the movie industry in some form or the other. One thing is evident though: Hiran is still an object of fascination, discussion and publicity in contemporary Bengali society.
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Hiranmoy Chattopadhyay |
| Stage Name / Nickname | Hiran Chatterjee, Papai, Chocolate Boy, Macho Man |
| Date of Birth | 19 December 1985 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal, India |
| Hometown | Kolkata, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Uluberia High School, Kolkata |
| College | Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualification | B.A. in English (Hons.), Management in Logistics & Supply Chain, Law in Customs |
| Early Career | Senior Manager at Reliance Industries, Mumbai |
| Film Debut | Nabab Nandini (2007) |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Writer, Entrepreneur, Politician |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Position | MLA, Kharagpur Sadar (2021–present), Councillor Ward 33, Kharagpur Municipality (2022) |
| Awards | Best Action Hero Award (Anandalok, 2008), Mahanayak Sanman 2014 |
| Spouse(s) | First Wife: Anindita Chatterjee (married, still legally married) Second Wife: Ritika Giri (married Jan 2026, controversy over legality) |
| Children | Daughter: Niyasha Chatterjee |
| Parents | Father: Satinath Chatterjee Mother: Sunetra Ghatak |
| Physical Stats | Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) Chest: 43 in Waist: 31 in Biceps: 15 in Eye Color: Dark Brown Hair Color: Black |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Spending Time with Family |
| Favorite Food | Modak, Chilly Cheese |
| Favorite Actors/Actresses | Hrithik Roshan, Konkona Sen |
| Favorite Colors | Black, Red, Blue, White |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Travel Destination | Italy |
| Net Worth | Approx. 2–4 Million USD |
| Social Media | Instagram: @hiraanchatterjee Twitter: @hiran_chatterji Facebook: Actor Hiran Chatterjee |
| Lesser Known Facts | Lost both parents as a child Lived in Maniktala Ashram for survival Left corporate job to pursue acting Scriptwriter for Bengali film Doshomi Known for music video Bindaass with wife Smokes and drinks alcohol Strong presence in social service via NGO Voice of World |
| Recent News (2026) | Married model Ritika Giri in Varanasi; first wife Anindita Chatterjee publicly called it illegal Wedding photos removed from social media Ongoing public debate on legality and personal life |