Tej Sapru
Tej Sapru | |
|---|---|
 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 Sapru (born 5 April 1955) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi films. Born to actors D. K. Sapru and Hemvati Sapru, he has appeared in a number of Bollywood films between the 1980s and 2010s, including Tridev, Vishwatma, Tezaab, Gupt, Mohra, Sirf Tum, Saajan and 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.
Personal life
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 actress Rekha.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Shaheed | |||
| 1979 | Surakksha | Jackson 'Jackie' | ||
| 1980 | Cobra | Kamaljeet | ||
| 1981 | Pyar To Hona Hi Tha | |||
| Ehsaan Aap Ka | ||||
| Laparwah | Veeru | |||
| Kalkut | ||||
| 1982 | Rajput | Jaipal Singh's Nephew | ||
| Sumbandh | Shakti Singh | |||
| Jeeo Aur Jeene Do | Madhav 'Micky' Singh | |||
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | Banke | ||
| Hum Se Hai Zamana | Gambler | |||
| Faraib | College Student | |||
| 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 | |||
| Kundan[4] | Tej Singh | |||
| Police Wala | ||||
| Jeevan Ki Shatranj | Babu | |||
| Gurudev | Moti Pandey | |||
| Gardish | Billa's Henchman | |||
| Chandra Mukhi | Ghunga | |||
| 1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi | ||
| Fauj[5] | Nagraj | |||
| Dulaara | Professor Akash Verma | |||
| Andaz | Bhola,Terrorist | |||
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja | |||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Aslam Billa | |||
| Mohra | Irfan | |||
| 1995 | Haathkadi | Police Inspector Prabhakar | ||
| Kismat | Dara | |||
| Savyasachi (Kannada) | ||||
| Anokha Andaaz[6] | Ramesh | |||
| 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 | |||
| Kaalia[7] | Inspector Vikram | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Sher-E-Hindustan | 2nd son of Choudhary | |||
| Badmaash | Dilip,Sharpshooter | |||
| Mafia Raaj | Police Inspector Ghag | |||
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Nirmal | 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
Sapru 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.[8][9] 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
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Undekhi | Arjan Singh | SonyLIV | Season 2 |
See also
References
- ^ "Tej Sapru". imdb.com. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ "Tej Sapru Filmography". OneIndia. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ Mohamed, Khalid (December 1997). "Family Men". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 5 July 1998. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Kundan (1993) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Fauj - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Anokha Andaaz - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Kaalia (1997) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ The story of Emperor Ashoka comes alive on television
- ^ Ashoka: Five reasons to catch the TV show