Bengali actor and BJP MLA, Hiran Chatterjee, sparked significant controversy after photos from his second marriage surfaced online on January 20, 2026. He reportedly married a much younger model, Ritika Giri, in a traditional ceremony in Varanasi. The happy news has been mired in legal questions due to explosive allegations from Hiran’s first wife, Anindita Chatterjee. It put the spotlight on the legal status of Hiran’s first marriage and the dynamics of his relationship with Anindita. Here’s everything you need to know about Hiran’s first wife’s reaction to his second wedding.
What allegations did Hiran Chatterjee’s first wife make against the actor?
In January 2026, Anindita Chatterjee, the first wife of Hiran Chatterjee, made several serious allegations against him after photos of his second marriage to model, Ritika Giri in Varanasi surfaced on social media. Anindita claimed that she and Hiran are still legally married and have neither separated nor undergone a formal divorce. She described the Bengali actor’s marriage as “illegal” under Hindu customs and Indian law. Hiran’s first wife alleged she had been facing “torture” and mental harassment for a long time, but remained silent for the sake of their 19-year-old daughter and family honour. Anindita stated:
“We are neither separated nor divorced. We have been married since December 11, 2000. We also have a 19-year-old daughter…I was facing torture for a long time, but I maintained silence for the sake of my daughter and our family.”
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