Tej Sapru | |
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![]() Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
Born | |
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. 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 between the 1980s and 2010s, including Tridev , Tezaab , Gupt , Mohra , Sirf Tum and Saajan , 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'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 one of India's most popular actresses, Rekha.
Year | Film | Role |
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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 [3] | Tej Singh | |
Police Wala | ||
Jeevan Ki Shatranj | Babu | |
Gurudev | Moti Pandey | |
Gardish | Billa's Henchman | |
Chandra Mukhi | Ghunga | |
1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi |
Fauj [4] | 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 [5] | 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 [6] | 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 |
1999 | 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 |
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 . [7] [8] 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.
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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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 | ||
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2022 | Undekhi | Arjan Singh | SonyLIV | Season 2 |
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