Tej Sapru
Indian film and television actor (born 1955)
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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.
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) |
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
Hindi films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Pratikar | Raghu Srivastav | ||
| Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Tej Singh | ||
| Saajan | Veera | ||
| 1992 | Saatwan Aasman | Mahesh | |
| Inteha Pyar Ki | Raja | ||
| 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 | Fauj[5] | Nagraj | |
| Dulaara | Professor Akash Verma | ||
| Andaz | Bhola | ||
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Teja | ||
| Ekka Raja Rani | Aslam Billa | ||
| Mohra | Irfan | ||
| 1995 | Haathkadi | Police Inspector Prabhakar | |
| Kismat | Dara | ||
| Anokha Andaaz[6] | Ramesh | ||
| Ravan Raaj: A True Story | Madanlal | ||
| Jallad | Police Inspector | ||
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Pandeyji | |
| Maahir | |||
| Chhote Sarkar | |||
| 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 | Dr R.C. Goyal | ||
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Inspector Prithvi Sinha | |
| Do Numbri | |||
| Sher-E-Hindustan | 2nd son of Choudhary | ||
| Badmaash | Dilip | ||
| Mafia Raaj | Police Inspector Ghag | ||
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Nirmal | |
| 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 | Vishnu Pratap Singh | ||
| 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 | |
| 2013 | Rangeelay | ||
| 2020 | Guns of Banaras | Hema's father | |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Inspector |
Other language films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Kashmeeram | Abbas Qureshi | Malayalam |
| 1995 | Savyasachi | Kannada | |
| Aksharam | Ramji | Malayalam | |
| Kattumarakaran | Raja Rajamanikkam | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | Masood Ali Malabari | Malayalam |
| Rangoli | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Gulab Chand Shah | Malayalam |
| 2012 | Rebel | Nanu | Telugu |
| 2018 | NOTA | Swamiji | Tamil |
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | Telugu |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | Mirajkar |
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 | ||
