Tej Sapru
Tej Sapru 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 Gupt, Mohra, Sirf Tum and Saajan.[1][2] He is also known for his roles in popular television series such as Qubool Hai, Saat Phere, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and The Zee Horror Show.
Tej Sapru | |
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 Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
| Born | 5 April 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parent(s) | D. K. Sapru (Father) Hemvati (Mother) |
| Relatives | Priti Sapru (Sister), Reema Rakesh Nath (Sister) |
Tej's sisters, the actress Priti Sapru and the screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath, are well-known names in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Surakshaa | Jackson 'Jackie' | |
| 1981 | Laaparwaah | ||
| 1982 | Rajput | Jaipal Singh's Nephew | |
| 1982 | Sambandh | Shakti Singh | |
| 1983 | Dard-e-Dil | Baanke | |
| 1984 | Laal Chooda | Jagirdar Jarnail P. Singh | |
| 1985 | Aandhi-Toofan | Balbir's man | |
| 1985 | Karm Yudh | Rakesh Saxena | |
| 1985 | Yudh | Goga (Danny's man) | |
| 1985 | Insaaf Main Karoonga | Captain Yunus | |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | ||
| 1987 | Anjaam | Amar | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Jeeva | |
| 1988 | Kanwarlal | Jhaanga | |
| 1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Tejinder | |
| 1988 | Aakhri Muqabla | ||
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Tony Fernandes | |
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Kaalu | |
| 1989 | Kahan Hai Kanoon | Bakya | |
| 1989 | Purani Haveli | Vikram | |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Lucky | |
| 1989 | Jung Baaz | Tej | |
| 1989 | Tridev | Goga | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Prakash K. Kanhaiyalal | |
| 1990 | Majboor | Tejaa | |
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | Kubba | |
| 1990 | Kali Ganga | Jagga | |
| 1990 | Aaj Ke Shahenshah | Police Inspector | |
| 1990 | Zimmedaaar | Jagpal | |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Peter | |
| 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Manik Singh | |
| 1991 | Ajooba | Prince — Udham Singh | |
| 1991 | Pratikar | Raghu Srivastav | |
| 1991 | Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Tej Singh | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Veera,Local Goon | |
| 1992 | Insaan Bana Shaitaan | Mahesh | |
| 1992 | Vishwatma | Bada Nilu | |
| 1992 | Raat | Inspector | |
| 1992 | Adharm | Pratap Verma | |
| 1992 | Isi Ka Naam Zindagi | Vijay | |
| 1992 | Jeena Marna Tere Sang | Gulati | |
| 1993 | Muqabla | Police Inspector Waghmare | |
| 1993 | Sangram | Jagdish Singh Rana | |
| 1993 | Police Wala | ||
| 1993 | Jeevan Ki Shatranj | Babu | |
| 1993 | Gurudev | Moti Pandey | |
| 1993 | Gardish | Billa's Henchman | |
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Ghunga | |
| 1994 | Dulaara | Professor Akash Verma | |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja | |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Aslam Billa | |
| 1994 | Mohra | Irfan | |
| 1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi | |
| 1995 | Haathkadi (1995 film) | Police Inspector Prabhakar | |
| 1995 | Kismat | Dara | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi (Kannada) | ||
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj: A True Story | ||
| 1995 | Aksharam (Malayalam) | Ramji | |
| 1995 | Kattumarakaran (Tamil) | Raja Rajamanikkam | |
| 1995 | Jallad | Police Inspector | |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran (Malayalam) | Masood Ali Malabari | |
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Pandeyji | |
| 1996 | Maahir | ||
| 1996 | Chhote Sarkar (1996 film) | ||
| 1996 | Rangoli (Kannada) | ||
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Jailor | |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Chinnu Shikari | |
| 1997 | Tarazu | Inspector Kulkarni | |
| 1997 | Daadagiri | Rangeela Ratan | |
| 1997 | Hameshaa | Banwari | |
| 1997 | Mohabbat (1997 film) | Dr R.C. Goyal | |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Inspector Prithvi Sinha | |
| 1998 | Do Numbri | Tera | |
| 1998 | Sher-E-Hindustan | 2nd son of Choudhary | |
| 1998 | Mafia Raaj | Police Inspector Ghag | |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Nirmal | |
| 2000 | Rahasya | ||
| 2000 | Sultaan | Police Inspector V V Rokade | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | Randir Kanojia | |
| 2000 | Billa No. 786 | Kaalu Ragda | |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini | Tansen | |
| 2001 | Officer | Police Officer Pradhan | |
| 2001 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | ||
| 2002 | Inth Ka Jawab Patthar | Inspector Pratap | |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Forest Officer | |
| 2004 | Suno Sasurjee | Shera's younger brother | |
| 2004 | Asambhav | General | |
| 2005 | Dhadkanein | ||
| 2006 | Alag | Dr. Manke | |
| 2008 | Pehli Nazar Ka Pyaar | ||
| 2011 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Pritpal Singh | |
| 2012 | Rebel (Telugu) | Nanu | |
| 2013 | Rangeelay | ||
| 2018 | NOTA (Tamil-Telugu) | Swamiji | |
| 2020 | Guns of Banaras |
Television career
Sapru has acted in several daily soaps like Qubool Hai, Saat Phere, Tumhari Pakhi, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Palampur Express. He is known for his portrayal of Amatsya 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.
See also
References
- "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