Hiraan Chatterjee marries for the second time; sparks controversy as first wife terms it “Illegal”

Hiraan had also shared pictures from the ceremony on his official Facebook account, though the post was deleted shortly after.

• Hiraan Chatterjee married Ritika Giri in Varanasi, sparking controversy
• His first wife claims the marriage is illegal as they are not divorced
• Photos from the wedding went viral but were later deleted from Hiraan's account

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Bengali actor and politician Hiraan Chatterjee, also known as Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, has recently married for the second time, tying the knot with Ritika Giri. The wedding, held in Varanasi, has triggered widespread discussion after his first wife publicly questioned both the legality and morality of the marriage.

Several photos and videos from the wedding quickly went viral on social media. The visuals showed Hiraan dressed in a yellow kurta, while Ritika wore a traditional red Banarasi saree. Hiraan had also shared pictures from the ceremony on his official Facebook account, though the post was deleted shortly after.

According to Indian Express Bangla, the actor-politician married a 21-year-old model in Varanasi. However, the wedding soon became controversial after Hiraan’s first wife termed the marriage “illegal.”

After the wedding visuals surfaced online, Hiraan’s first wife, Anindita, reacted strongly, questioning the legitimacy of the marriage. As quoted by Deccan Chronicle, she stated that they are neither separated nor divorced and have been married since December 11, 2000. Reports also state that Hiraan and Anindita share a 19-year-old daughter.

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“I was facing torture for a long time, but I maintained silence for the sake of my daughter and our families. Now I have to stand up against what Hiran did,” Anindita told the publication. Speaking to News 18 Bangla, she further said, “This is illegal, and it holds no value. My husband has done wrong, and time will only tell what I will do.”

Hiraan Chatterjee has not released any official statement responding to his first wife’s allegations or addressing the legal concerns surrounding his second marriage.