Hiranmoy Chattopadhyay (born 19 December 1985), also known as Hiran Chatterjee, is a Bengali film actor and a politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is currently the Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Kharagpur Sadar.[2][3][4][5] He is also a candidate for the BJP in the ongoing Indian general election from Ghatal constituency.[6] He has been working with the non-governmental organisation, Voice of World, which provides aid to visually and physically challenged street children.[7]
Hiran Chatterjee | |
|---|---|
 Chatterjee in 2019 | |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Pradip Sarkar |
| Constituency | Kharagpur Sadar |
| Councillor in Kharagpur Municipality | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Constituency | Ward no. 33 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hiranmoy Chatterjee 19 December 1985 Uluberia, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janta Party (2021–present) |
Early life and education
editChatterjee was a resident of Uluberia, a sub-divisional town of Howrah, where he spent his childhood.[8][9][10] He started his career as a Senior Manager in Reliance Industries at Mumbai.[11]
Political career
editHe was elected as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Kharagpur Sadar (constituency). He defeated Pradip Sarkar of Trinamool Congress by 3,771 votes in 2021 West Bengal Assembly election.[12] He was elected as a councillor for Ward 33 of Kharagpur Municipality in West Bengal Municipal Elections, 2022.[13]
Awards
edit- Best Action Hero Award from Anandalok for Nabab Nandini in 2008.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nabab Nandini | Nabab | ||
| 2008 | Bhalobasa Bhalobasa | Siddhartha/Sidhu | ||
| Chirosathi | Raju | |||
| 2009 | Jackpot | Arko | ||
| Maa Amar Maa | Surjo | |||
| Olot Palot | Rohan | |||
| Risk | Rony | |||
| 2010 | Mon Je Kore Uru Uru | Rahul | ||
| 2012 | Macho Mastanaa | Nabab | ||
| Le Halua Le | Suvojeet/Suvo | |||
| 2013 | Misti Cheler Dustu Buddhi | Special appearance | ||
| Majnu | Avik | |||
| 2015 | Jamai 420 | Bijoy | [15] | |
| 2017 | Meher Aali | Meher Aali | [16] | |
| Jio Pagla | Ananda | [17] | ||
| 2018 | Hoichoi Unlimited | Special appearance | [17] | |
| 2019 | Jamai Badal | Gunjan | [18] | |
| Thai Curry | Shamyo | [19] | ||
| 2020 | Jio Jamai | Aditya | [20] | |
| 2024 | Chaddyabeshi | Shankar Singha | December
Release |
[21] |
References
edit- ^ Bhanja, Sandipta (2 May 2021). "গেরুয়া মন্ত্রে দীক্ষিত হয়েই সাফল্যের আলো দেখলেন, খড়্গপুরে 'জিতলেন' বিজেপিপ্রার্থী হিরণ". Indian Express Bangla (in Bengali). The Indian Express.
- ^ "Hiraan and Ishani on their film about nurturing relationships". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Hiraan's next 'Jio Jamai' is a complete family entertainer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 March 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "হিরণ-ময়" (in Bengali). Anandabazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ ঘোষ, ভাস্বতী (6 May 2021). "কাজের জন্য মাথা নত করবো না : হিরণ". EI Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Two Bengali cinestars to fight in Ghatal Lok Sabha seat, tackling floods top priority". The Telegraph. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Subramanian, Mahalakshmi (13 October 2013). "Seawoods was my home before I became an actor". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Hiran starts shooting for his next | Bengali Movie News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "'মিথ্যে কথা বলা যাবে না পয়লা বৈশাখে'" (in Bengali). Anandabazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ ভট্টাচার্য, স্বরলিপি. "'বাঙালি কাঁকড়ার জাত, তাই আজও পিছিয়ে'". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Subramanian, Mahalakshmi (21 November 2013). "Seawoods was my home before I became an actor". DNA India.
- ^ "Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "West Bengal Municipal Election Result: খড়্গপুরে জয়ী হিরণ, তবে পুরসভায় পদ্মের মান বাঁচল না, ফের জ্বলল তৃণমূলের প্রদীপ". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Anandalok Purashkar highlights". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "জামাই রূপেই ফের বড়পর্দায় হিরণ". EI Samay (in Bengali). 15 November 2019.
- ^ "বাঙালি কাঁকড়ার জাত, তাই আজও পিছিয়ে". Anandabazar.
- ^ a b "'Jamai Badal' first look poster promises a laugh riot - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 October 2018.
- ^ "Hiran starts shooting for his next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "বাঙালির পাতে 'থাই কারি', রসনা মেটাতে রইল ঝলক". Indian Express Bangla (in Bengali). 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Hiran starts shooting for his next". The Times of India.
- ^ "হিরণদা আমাকে নিয়ে নার্ভাস ছিল প্রথমে: শর্মিষ্ঠা" (in Bengali). The Indian Express Bangla. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.