CJ Roy

CJ Roy was born in Kerala, India. Details about his birthdate are not publicly available. He began his career in real estate and gradually expanded into business ventures, eventually founding the Confident Group, which became one of Bengaluru's notable real estate companies.^[2]

CJ Roy was the founder and managing director of the Confident Group, which focused on residential and commercial real estate projects in Bengaluru and other regions. He was known for transforming fringe areas into prime real estate and expanding the group's operations internationally. He gained recognition for luxury property developments and high-profile business strategies.^[3] He was known for promoting a debt-averse business model and later diversified into hospitality, education and media.^[4][5]

Roy also ventured into film production under the Confident Group banner.^[6]

CJ Roy was married to Liny Roy and had two children: daughter Ria Mary Roy and son Rohit Roy. His brother, CJ Babu, was also involved in family business matters.^[7]

CJ Roy was found dead on 30 January 2026 at his office in Langford Town, Bengaluru, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred while officials from the Income Tax Department were conducting search and seizure operations at the premises. Police registered the case as an unnatural death and stated that preliminary findings pointed to suicide. ^[8] His death was widely covered in Indian media and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was later constituted by Bengaluru police to conduct a detailed probe into the circumstances surrounding his death.^{[1] [9]}

CJ Roy was recognized for his luxurious lifestyle, including his love for high-end cars and helicopter rides. He had maintained a social media presence with a following, sharing aspects of his personal life and business ventures. Roy was also known for producing films that combined success with impact in the Malayalam film industry. His death led to media coverage in India, particularly highlighting his contributions to real estate, philanthropy, and cinema.^[10][11]

Roy's death triggered public debate and political reaction. His family alleged that continuous questioning and repeated raids by Income Tax officials placed him under severe mental stress in the days leading up to his death. ^[12]

Several political leaders criticized the conduct of investigative agencies, calling for an independent inquiry and raising concerns about excessive pressure on business owners. ^[13]