Tej Sapru
| Tej Sapru | |
|---|---|
 Tej Sapru in 2011 | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parent(s) |
D. K. Sapru (Father) Hemvati (Mother) |
| Relatives |
Priti Sapru (Sister), Reema Rakesh Nath (Sister) |
Tej Sapru is a Bollywood and television actor. He is the son of D. K. Sapru and Hemvati who were actor and actress in Hindi film industry. His sister Priti Sapru and Reema Rakesh Nath are also actresses of Hindi and Punjabi film industry. Some of Tej's films are Gupt: The Hidden Truth, Mohra, Sirf Tum and Saajan. He has acted in 197 films so far.[1] He is famous for his role in the television miniseries Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and The Zee Horror Show.
Filmography
Sapru has acted in 194 films. Some of them are Asambhav, Mazaa Mazaa, Faraar, Ghost, Fauj Mein Mauj, Apni Yaari Jaan Se Pyaari and upcoming movie Nidar-The Fearless which is scheduled to release in the year 2015.[2] Sapru's 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 |
| 1995 | Kismat | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi (Kannada) | |
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Pandeyji |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997 film) | Jailor |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Chinnu Shikari |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Inspector Prithvi Sinha |
| 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: The Impossible | General |
| 2005 | Dhadkanein | |
| 2006 | Alag | Dr. Manke |
| 2008 | Pehli Nazar Ka Pyaar | |
| 2011 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Pritpal Singh |
| 2013 | Rangeelay |
Television career
Sapru has acted in several daily soaps like Qubool Hai, Saat Phere, Tumhari Pakhi, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Palampur Express. Sapru is famous for his portrayal of Amatsya Rakshas in the Dangal TV/Imagine TV historical television series Chandragupta Maurya which depicts the life of great ancient Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He also played role of Greek king Seleucus I Nicator in Colors TV serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.[3][4] Sapru played the role of Chanakya in ABP News TV series Bharatvarsh in 2016.
See also
References
- ↑ imdb.com. "Tej Sapru — IMDb". 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