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 | Yudh | Goga (Danny's man) |
| 1985 | Aandhi-Toofan | Balbir's man |
| 1985 | Insaaf Main Karoonga | Captain Yunus |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Jeeva |
| 1988 | Bees Saal Baad | Badal |
| 1989 | Purani Haveli | Vikram |
| 1989 | Tridev | Goga — Amrish Puri's son |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Prakash K. Kanhaiyalal |
| 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Manik Singh |
| 1991 | Ajooba | Prince — Udham Singh |
| 1991 | Vishwatma | Bada Nilu |
| 1992 | Isi Ka Naam Zindagi | Vijay |
| 1993 | Sangram | Jagdish Singh Rana |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja |
| 1994 | Mohra | Irfan |
| 1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi |
| 1995 | Kismat | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi (Kannada) | |
| 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 | Rangoli (Kannada) | |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Jailor |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Chinnu Shikari |
| 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 | Billa No. 786 | Kaalu Ragda |
| 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 | 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