Taj Saproo is the son of parents – Father D.K Sapru and Mother Hemvathi Sapru who also are legends in the Hindi film industry. She was born and raised in a Kashmiri Pandit Community with a filmy background. Ajit Deol's funeral Photogallery. His son, Tej Sapru, who is also an actor, remembers his father on his 102nd birth anniversary and shares anecdotes from Sapru's film career. This beautiful Kashmiri actress turned her way into Punjabi cinema, after working in some Hindi films. His mother, Hemvathi Sapru, is also well-known for the actress roles she has played in various Bollywood films. Brothers: 0: No. Please Login with Facebook. She is sister to actor Tej Sapru. Interview with Tej Sapru: Sportsman turned actor He was state Badminton champion and played Cricket before his father commented on his good looks and asked him to join acting. DK Sapru was born on 16 March 1916 in Kashmir. Five people lodged together in a room – Dev Anand saab, Sapru saab, Rehman saab, Guru Dutt and one Ram Singh,” Tej narrated. Brother of Priti Sapru Walia and Reema Rakesh Nath. He was paid monthly. © Copyright 2020 Cinestaan Digital Pvt. When he meets her, he falls in love with her, not knowing that she has given her heart to Manu Pratap Singh, with whose family there is animosity as Pratap's sister had eloped with a male from their family, & was killed at the hands of Pratap. Priti is a daughter of veteran actor D.K. He had seen Priti in Habari (1978) so he saw her onscreen. +91-9820140345 Tej and his wife have a daughter, Akanksha Nath. His sister Priti Sapru and Reema Rakesh Nath are also actresses of the Hindi and Punjabi film industry. Tej remembers an incident during the shoot of Shabistan (1951) that his father could never forget. It happens,” Tej observed. His sister Priti Sapru and Reema Rakesh Nath are also actresses of Hindi and Punjabi film industry. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Two years after, Tej featured in another film, Laaparwaah which was followed by several other films. Tej Sapru Father: D.K. “He used to work in PWD (Public Works Department). If he would have fallen, it would have been okay, but he tried to grab the neck of the horse. However, only Dev Anand was able to remain a hero for the majority of his career. The actor Sapru, also known as Daya Kishan (DK) Sapru, made his way in the film industry through Prabhat Studios. Mumbai - 16 Mar 2018 15:05 IST His sisters are actress Priti Sapru and screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath of the Hindi and Punjabi film industries. Recently in 2013, Tej joined 4 lions film and featured in the Indian soap opera, ‘Qubool Hai’ which aired on Zee TV. Let scroll the below table. Speaking to Cinestaan.com, Tej remembers Sapru on his 102nd birth anniversary and shares anecdotes from his film career. The film which has a politically based plot and had famous names like director Rajiv Rai and actor Akshay Kumar. He came to Pune to Prabhat Studios. [1] In Pakeezah, he stands in the way of love for the characters of Shahabuddin (Ashok Kumar) and Nargis (Meena Kumari), and Salim (Raaj Kumar) and Sahibjaan (Meena Kumari in a double role). He started as a hero in films but later on turned towards negative role before finally taking up the challenge of working in TV serials. The educational qualification of this person is Unknown. His father, Thakur Ram Avtaar, wants him to marry a childhood friend, Janki, the daughter of Thakur Pratap Singh. He made his first on-screen appearance as a child artist with the Bollywood film ‘Shaheed’ (1965). I think, this is my experience.". Tej Kishan Sapru: Birthdate: 1915: Birthplace: Haridwar, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India: Death: Ambala City, Ambala, Haryana, India (Natural) Immediate Family: Son of Ratan Lal Sapru and Bishan Rani Sapru Husband of Geeta Sapru Father of Private; Private and Private Brother of Daya Bhan Sapru and Roop Kishan Sapru. Sapru witnessed the death of the film’s young hero Shyam in an on-set accident. After that, he got the main role of an agent Jackson in the Bollywood film ‘Surakksha’ (1979). Sapru and Hemavathi. The home town of this person is Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Tej Sapru V Shantaram and [founder] Sheikh Fatehlal, they saw him and then he started acting from there. The thief was, however, arrested. Buy Jallaad Dvd from Dvdstore. Even now, the family gets together to watch Sapru’s films. Coming from three cars and a huge bungalow to a flat and then earning hard and making his children happy [with the] best of education, all this without speaking a word. Tej Sapru is a Bollywood and television actor. The family later moved to Lahore but returned to Punjab (India) during the Partition. 93,000 from Sapru’s house. I was in the job for five years,” he said. Tej Sapru is an actor and producer, known for Aadmi (1993), Tridev (1989) and The Far Pavilions (1984). As he himself completes about four decades in the industry, Tej speaks of his father's personality and image in the film industry: “He was not only a good actor, but he was a great man. People loved his acting in a famous t.v serial Chandragupt maurya in which he was roled as a Amatasya Rakshas. Tej Sapru, Actor: Aadmi. I AM THE ONLY ACTOR IN INDIA TO DO ROLES IN 13 LANGUAGES. “Being a sportsman, I got a job in Union Bank of India. Tej Sapru, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The couple had 3 sons and 2 daughters. There was also a reported case of a thief who stole jewellery worth Rs. In 1979, Bollywood released a film titled Surakshaa, which was Tej Sapru’s debut film. Tej Sapru is an Indian actor. Tej Sapru Bio Tej Sapru Pic. Sapru, who acted in more than 350 Hindi Films. Sapru, and actress- mother Hemvati Sapru. In interviews, Tej Sapru has confessed that his wife is the source of his inspiration and strength. Managed by: Tej Sapru arrives for the funeral Abhay Deol's father Ajit Deol in Mumbai, on October 24, 2015. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of Cinestaan.com. He was a gentleman to the core. Connections Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru was married Durga Sapru (Madan). Taj Saproo is the son of parents – Father D.K Sapru and Mother Hemvathi Sapru who also are legends in the Hindi film industry. TEJ SAPRU A Man for all season, 40 years of acting over 300 + Films & 12 TV serials. Seeing his father’s silence and stoicism after losing their bungalow, Tej made sure not to trouble him when he wanted to pursue sports. Verification code sent on your registered email id. 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