| Tej Sapru | |
|---|---|
 Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
| Born | (1955-04-05) 5 April 1955 (age 69) Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| 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. 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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Police Wala | ||
| Jeevan Ki Shatranj | Babu | |
| Gurudev | Moti Pandey | |
| Gardish | Billa's Henchman | |
| Chandra Mukhi | Ghunga | |
| 1994 | Kashmeeram (Malayalam) | Abbas Qureshi |
| Fauj | 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) | ||
| 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 | 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 | Tera | |
| Sher-E-Hindustan | 2nd son of Choudhary | |
| 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 |
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. 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 |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Undekhi | Arjan Singh | SonyLIV | Season 2 |
See also
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References
- "Tej Sapru". imdb.com. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- "Tej Sapru Filmography". OneIndia. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- "Fauj - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- "Kaalia (1997) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- The story of Emperor Ashoka comes alive on television
- Ashoka: Five reasons to catch the TV show