Born and educated in Uluberia, Howrah, Dr. Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya (Hiran) brings together a distinctive combination of public service, academic research, legal expertise, technology, entrepreneurship and the creative arts.
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics with a focus on Rural Development, Dr. Chattopadhyaya had been associated with IIT Kharagpur as a Post-PhD Researcher through academic and research initiatives, with particular interests in economics, rural transformation, technology dissemination and development. His professional journey has also included legal practice, corporate leadership and entrepreneurial initiatives across diverse sectors.
He currently serves as a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from 179 Shyampur Assembly Constituency, Howrah, where he is committed to representing the aspirations of the people and working towards the long-term, inclusive development of the constituency.
His public life is shaped by the belief that development must create opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and improve the quality of life of every citizen. His priorities include rural economic development, employment and entrepreneurship, education and skill development, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, agriculture, environmental sustainability and the preservation of Bengal's rich cultural heritage.
Beyond public life and academia, Dr. Chattopadhyaya has also been associated with Bengali cinema as an actor, writer, producer and creative professional, reflecting his longstanding engagement with art, culture, media and society.
As the elected representative of Shyampur, he is working towards a development vision that looks beyond immediate needs and focuses on building a modern, connected, economically vibrant and socially inclusive Shyampur—where young people have opportunities, farmers and rural communities can prosper, businesses can grow, and every family can look forward to a better future.
His vision is simple: to transform the potential of Shyampur into opportunities for its people, and to build a stronger Shyampur for the generations to come.
