Tej Sapru (born 5 April 1955) is an Indian actor. He is the son of D. K. Sapru and Hemvati, both of whom were actors in the Hindi film industry. He has appeared in a number of Bollywood films of between the 1980s and 2010s, including Tridev, Tezaab,Gupt, Mohra, Sirf Tum and Saajan, Aarzoo.[1][2] He is also known for his roles in popular television series such as Qubool Hai, Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Zee Horror Show.
Tej Sapru | |
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 Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
| Born | 5 April 1955 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Dhanlaxmi Sapru |
| Father | D. K. Sapru |
| Relatives | Priti Sapru (sister) Reema Rakesh Nath (sister) Rekha (sister-in-law) |
Tej's sisters, the actress Priti Sapru and the screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath, are well-known names in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. His wife Dhanlaxmi is a maternal half-sister of one of India's most popular actresses, Rekha.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Shaheed | |
| 1979 | Surakksha | Jackson 'Jackie' |
| 1980 | Cobra | Kamaljeet |
| 1981 | Pyar To Hona Hi Tha | |
| 1981 | Ehsaan Aap Ka | |
| 1981 | Laparwah | Veeru |
| 1981 | Kalkut | |
| 1982 | Rajput | Jaipal Singh's Nephew |
| 1982 | Sumbandh | Shakti Singh |
| 1982 | Jeeo Aur Jeene Do | Madhav 'Micky' Singh |
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | Banke |
| 1983 | Hum Se Hai Zamana | Gambler |
| 1983 | Faraib | College Student |
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Joginder |
| 1984 | Laal Chooda | Jagirdar Jarnail P. Singh |
| 1985 | Patthar Dil | Mahendra Singh |
| Aandhi-Toofan | Balbir's man | |
| Karm Yudh | Rakesh Saxena | |
| Yudh | Goga (Danny's man) | |
| Insaaf Main Karoonga | Captain Yunus | |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | |
| Anjaam | Amar | |
| Main Balwaan | CBi Inspector Ranjit Kapoor | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Jeeva |
| Sitapur Ki Geeta | Teju | |
| 1988 | ||
| Kanwarlal | Jhaanga | |
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Tejinder | |
| Aakhri Muqabla | ||
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Kaalu |
| Sachai Ki Taqat | Tony Fernandes | |
| Kahan Hai Kanoon | Bakya | |
| Purani Haveli | Vikram | |
| Mujrim | Lucky | |
| Jung Baaz | Tej | |
| Tridev | Goga | |
| Paanch Paapi | Dheeraj Singh | |
| Kanoon Apna Apna | Prakash K. Kanhaiyalal | |
| Kasam Vardi Ki | Inspector Rakesh Mehra | |
| 1990 | Naag Nagin | Vikram |
| Majboor | Tejaa | |
| Izzatdaar | Kubba | |
| Kali Ganga | Jagga | |
| Aaj Ke Shahenshah | Police Inspector | |
| Zimmedaaar | Jagpal | |
| Thanedaar | Peter | |
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Manik Singh | |
| 1991 | Ajooba | Prince Udham Singh |
| Karz Chukana Hai | Kailash, Cashier | |
| Pratikar | Raghu Srivastav | |
| Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Tej Singh | |
| Saajan | Veera,Local Goon | |
| 1992 | Saatwan Aasman | Mahesh, Stunt Biker |
| Inteha Pyar Ki | Raja,The Goon | |
| Insaan Bana Shaitaan | Mahesh | |
| Vishwatma | Bada Nilu | |
| Raat | Inspector | |
| Adharm | Pratap Verma | |
| Isi Ka Naam Zindagi | Vijay | |
| Jeena Marna Tere Sang | Gulati | |
| 1993 | Muqabla | Police Inspector Waghmare |
| Sangram | Jagdish Singh Rana | |
| Police Wala | ||
| Jeevan Ki Shatranj | Babu | |
| Gurudev | Moti Pandey | |
| Gardish | Billa's Henchman | |
| Chandra Mukhi | Ghunga | |
| 1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi |
| Dulaara | Professor Akash Verma | |
| Andaz | Bhola,Terrorist | |
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja | |
| Ekka Raja Rani | Aslam Billa | |
| Mohra | Irfan | |
| 1995 | Haathkadi | Police Inspector Prabhakar |
| 1995 | Kismat | Dara |
| Savyasachi (Kannada) | ||
| Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Madanlal | |
| Aksharam (Malayalam) | Ramji | |
| Kattumarakaran (Tamil) | Raja Rajamanikkam | |
| Jallad | Police Inspector | |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran (Malayalam) | Masood Ali Malabari |
| Apne Dam Par | Pandeyji | |
| Maahir | ||
| Chhote Sarkar (1996 film) | ||
| Rangoli (Kannada) | ||
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Jailor |
| Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Chinnu Shikari | |
| Tarazu | Inspector Kulkarni | |
| Daadagiri | Rangeela Ratan | |
| Hameshaa | Banwari | |
| Mohabbat (1997 film) | Dr R.C. Goyal | |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Inspector Prithvi Sinha |
| Do Numbri | Tera | |
| Sher-E-Hindustan | 2nd son of Choudhary | |
| Mafia Raaj | Police Inspector Ghag | |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Nirmal |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Balraj Nath |
| 2000 | Rahasya | |
| Sultaan | Police Inspector V V Rokade | |
| Baaghi | Randir Kanojia | |
| Billa No. 786 | Kaalu Ragda | |
| Gaja Gamini | Tansen | |
| 2001 | Officer | Police Officer Pradhan |
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | ||
| 2002 | Inth Ka Jawab Patthar | Inspector Pratap |
| Kranti | John | |
| Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Defence lawyer | |
| Onnaman | Gulab Chand Shah | |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Forest Officer |
| 2004 | Suno Sasurjee | Shera's younger brother |
| Asambhav | General | |
| 2005 | Dhadkanein | |
| 2006 | Alag | Dr. Manke |
| 2008 | Pehli Nazar Ka Pyaar | |
| 2009 | Team: The Force | |
| 2011 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Pritpal Singh |
| 2012 | Rebel (Telugu) | Nanu |
| 2013 | Rangeelay | |
| 2018 | NOTA (Tamil) | Swamiji |
| 2020 | Guns of Banaras | |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | |
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
Television career
editSapru has acted in several daily soaps like Qubool Hai, Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Tumhari Pakhi, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Palampur Express. He is known for his portrayal of Amatya Rakshas in the Dangal TV/Imagine TV historical series Chandragupta Maurya, which depicts the life of Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He also played the role of Greek king Seleucus I Nicator in the Colors TV serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.[3][4] and the role of Chanakya in ABP News TV series Bharatvarsh in 2016. He also portrayed as Md. Ali jinnah in the television series - Pradhanmantri.
TV serials
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aahat | Inspector | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2004 | Hatim | Pasha | Star Plus | |
| 2007 | Chandramukhi | DD National | ||
| 2007–2008 | Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar | Gajpratap Singh | Zee TV | |
| 2007–2012 | Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des | Bhanvar Singh | Sahara One | |
| 2009 | Palampur Express | MLA | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2011–2012 | Chandragupta Maurya | Amatya Rakshas | Imagine TV | |
| 2012–2014 | Qubool Hai | Gafoor Ahmed Siddiqui | Zee TV | |
| 2013–2014 | Pradhanmantri | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | ABP News | |
| 2013–2014 | Tumhari Paakhi | Rakshit Rana | Life OK | |
| 2015–2016 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Seleucus I Nicator | Colors TV | |
| 2016 | Bharatvarsh | Chanakya | ABP News | |
| 2017–2018 | Dil Se Dil Tak | Purushotham Bhanushali | Colors TV | |
| 2022 | Baal Shiv – Mahadev Ki Andekhi Gatha | Maharaj Daksha | And TV | |
| Harphoul Mohini | Balwant Singh Choudhary | Colors TV |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Undekhi | Arjan Singh | SonyLIV | Season 2 |
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Tej Sapru". imdb.com. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ "Tej Sapru Filmography". OneIndia. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ The story of Emperor Ashoka comes alive on television
- ^ Ashoka: Five reasons to catch the TV show