Rahim Uchil is new president of Beary Sahitya Academy

January 19, 2012

Mangalore, January 19: Karnataka State Government has appointed Rahim Uchil as the new president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy.

In a notification, H.V. Ramachandra Rao, Under Secretary, Kannada and Culture Department, Government of Karnataka, stated that Uchil would lead the Academy for next three years from February 6, 2012.

Mr Rahim will succeed M B Abdul Rahman, the first president of the Academy which came into existence three years ago.

Currently Mr Rahim is serving as the General Secretary of the Dakshina Kannada District unit of BJP Minority Morcha. He is also one of the members of District Wakf Advisory Council.

Mr Uchil has been active in Beary cultural activities for several years.

He was the director and script writer of 'Mami Marmol' Beary film. He also played prominent roles in small-time Beary movies like 'Beary', 'Sandola', 'Sahana' and 'Nangalo Kutumba', and dramas like 'Terrorist' 'Kunchali', 'MBBS', 'Birndar', 'Kurfath Katte' etc.

He was the founder-editor of 'Beary Varthe' magazine. He also served as Beary news reader in one of the local TV channels.

He was the office-bearer of many local organizations like 'Beary Sahitya Mathu Samskrithika Sangha', 'Kendra Beary Sahitya Parishat' and 'Bearys Welfare Association'.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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