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Tej Sapru
Tej Sapru | |
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 Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
| Born | 5 April 1955 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Dhanlaxmi Sapru |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Priti Sapru (sister), Reema Rakesh Nath (sister) |
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 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's sisters, the actress Priti Sapru and the screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath, are well-known names in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
Selected filmography[edit]
| 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 | Patthar Dil | Mahendra 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 | ||
| 1986 | Main Balwaan | CBi Inspector Ranjit Kapoor | |
| 1987 | Anjaam | Amar | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Jeeva | |
| 1987 | Sitapur Ki Geeta | Teju | |
| 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 | Naag Nagin | ||
| 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 | Saatwan Aasman | Mahesh, Stunt Biker | |
| 1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | Raja,The 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 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi | |
| Dulaara | Professor Akash Verma | ||
| Andaz (1994 film) | Bhola,Terrorist | ||
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja | ||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Aslam Billa | ||
| Mohra | Irfan | ||
| 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 | |
| 2002 | Kranti | John | |
| 2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Defence lawyer | |
| 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[edit]
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hatim | Pasha | Star Plus | |
| 2007 | Chandramukhi | DD National | ||
| 2007–2008 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Gajpratap Singh | Zee TV | |
| 2009 | Palampur Express | MLA | Sony TV | |
| 2011–2012 | Chandragupta Maurya | Amatya Rakshas | NDTV Imagine | |
| 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 |
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