He passed Matriculation from Cossipore Institution. He graduated with Economics honors in 1959. He used to work in a Publishing House in Delhi. He got married to actress Jui Bandopadhay and had one son and daughter.Chinmoy Roy learnt his basics of acting by working as a stage artist. His brilliant acting in Nandikar Group’s play “ Manjuri Amer Manjori” impressed director Tapan Sinha to such an extent that he offered him a small role in “Golpo Holeo Sotti” in 1966. Chiriyakhana (1967), Ekhoni (1971), Podipisir Bormi Baksho (1972), Char Murti (1978) exhibited his tremendous acting skills as a comedian. He has written the story of the film “Premer Phnade”. He has worked in yatras, television shows and also directed a serial in Doordarshan. Chinmoy Roy got the Best Supporting Actor award from B.F.J.A. for his film “Ekhoni”.