Personal details
- Birth Date: 1955-04-05
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Bombay, State of Bombay, India
- Parents: D.K. Sapru
- Professions: Actor, Producer
Tej Sapru, man, this guy's been around the block when it comes to Indian cinema. Born smack dab in Bombay, back in '55, he grew up basically breathing the film industry air. You see his face pop up in movies from the late 80s and 90s, and immediately you're like, “Oh, I know that dude!” He’s got this sort of chameleon vibe—one minute he’s the villain you love to hate, next thing you know, he’s got that serious, stoic look in some period drama. If you dig into his filmography, “Tridev” jumps out—’89 action classic, loads of drama, a little bit of everything really. The cast was stacked, and Tej held his own alongside some heavyweights. Skip ahead a few years, he’s in “Aadmi” (that’s 1993) still doing his thing—sticking to roles that get under your skin, in a good way. Don’t forget “The Far Pavilions” either, that’s a British-Indian mini-series from ‘84, all about colonial intrigue and forbidden romance, and Tej just slides right into that world like he was born for it. The man’s not just about acting, though. He’s dipped his toes in producing too, proving he’s not afraid to take on new challenges. Off-screen, he’s married to Dhanalakshmi Sapru—keeps things pretty private, not much tabloid fodder there. All in all, Tej Sapru’s career is one of those quiet powerhouses—never the loudest in the room, but always makes you sit up and pay attention.
movies triviannSo, here’s a fun little nugget for the Bollywood buffs who think they know it all: D.K. Sapru, a name you’ll recognize if you’ve ever watched those classic Hindi films where the villain looks both terrifying and oddly familiar, was actually first cousins with another iconic baddie—Jeevan. Yeah, the same Jeevan who played Narad Muni and a hundred other roles where he’d make your blood boil. Now, here’s where it gets even juicier—Jeevan is Kiran Kumar’s dad. That means Kiran Kumar (who, let’s be honest, was in pretty much every '80s and '90s Bollywood movie you ever watched on cable) is part of this epic filmi family tree. So, next time you see these names in the credits, just remember: Bollywood isn’t just about who knows who; sometimes it’s literally all in the family. Those villainous genes clearly run deep!
April 5, 1955
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bombay, State of Bombay, India
D.K. Sapru and Surekha
70 years old