Sapru (actor)
| Sapru | |
|---|---|
 Sapru in an Early Hindi film | |
| Born |
Daya Kishan Sapru 16 March 1916 Kashmir and Jammu, British India |
| Died |
1979 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1947–till death |
| Children | Tej Sapru, Priti Sapru |
D. K. Sapru, commonly known as Sapru, (16 March 1916 – 1979) was an Indian film actor who worked as a character actor in Hindi cinema, noted for films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Heer Raanjha (1970) and Pakeezah (1975). Also some of his other famous movies are Kala Pani, Dooj Ka Chand, Tere Mere Sapne, Humjoli, Taj Mahal, Jewel Thief and a brief role in Deewar. Born in Kashmir, he rose to prominence as a villain in the thrillers of the 1960s and 1970s, but by and large he performed a variety of character roles in the Indian cinema. He died in 1979 at the age of 62/63
His son Tej Sapru and daughter Preeti Sapru are both actors in Punjabi and Hindi films. His daughter Reema Rakesh Nath is a scriptwriter and director. He was often confused with another character actor Murad.[1]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Credited as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Kudrat | Janak Singh's Father | Sapru |
| 1981 | Krodhi | Zimmedar (Raja's Dad) | |
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala | ||
| 1978 | Chor Ke Ghar Chor | Thakur | Sapru |
| 1978 | Naya Daur | Hotel Manager | Sapru |
| 1978 | Vishwanath | Sapru | |
| 1978 | Phaansi | Chhaya's Father | Sapru |
| 1978 | Ram Kasam | ||
| 1977 | Mukti | Mr. Verma | Sapru |
| 1977 | Guru Manio Granth | Chandu Seth | |
| 1977 | Chhaila Babu | Ramesh Verma | Uncredited |
| 1977 | Alibaba Marjina | Badshah | |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer | Badshah | Sapru |
| 1977 | Dream Girl | Sindhi Groom's Dad | Sapru |
| 1977 | Gayatri Mahima | ||
| 1977 | Jai Ambe Maa | ||
| 1976 | Charas | Watson | Sapru |
| 1976 | Adalat | Judge | |
| 1975 | Farar | Defence Lawyer | Sapru |
| 1975 | Pratigya | Purohit | |
| 1975 | Rafoo Chakkar | #6 Duo | Sapru |
| 1975 | Deewar | Mr. Agarwal | Sapru |
| 1975 | Lafange | Dhanraj | |
| 1974 | Majboor | Neelu's Dad | Sapru |
| 1974 | Benaam | Mr. Sharma | |
| 1974 | Haath Ki Safai | Baba Sheikh | Sapru |
| 1974 | Resham Ki Dori | Anupama's Grandfather | Sapru |
| 1974 | Patthar Aur Payal | Rai Bahadur Shiv Narayan Sinha | Sapru |
| 1974 | 5 Rifles | Maharaja | Sapru |
| 1974 | Kasauti | Hariram | Sapru |
| 1974 | Do Chattane | Dhaniram | |
| 1974 | Imtihaan | College Chairman | |
| 1974 | Chowkidaar | Thakur Ranvir Singh | |
| 1974 | Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam | ||
| 1974 | Paise Ki Gudiya | Raja Saheb (Madhavi's Patron) | Sapru |
| 1974 | Prem Shastra | Judge | |
| 1974 | Shaitan | Police Commissioner | Sapru |
| 1973 | Zanjeer | Patil | Sapru |
| 1972 | Bhai Ho To Aisa | Thakur Vikram Singh | Sapru |
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Hakim Saab | Sapru |
| 1971 | Gambler | Ganga Ram | Sapru |
| 1971 | Shri Krishna Leela | Raja Kansa | Sapru |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | Military Judge | Sapru |
| 1970 | Heer Ranjha | Sapru | |
| 1969 | Satyakam | Diwan Bajridhar Talwar | Sapru |
| 1968 | Humsaya | Mr. Sen | Sapru |
| 1967 | Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan | Amarchand Mehra | Sapru |
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | Seth Vishambhar Nath | Sapru |
| 1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya | Thakur | Sapru |
| 1965 | Johar-Mehmood in Goa | Hakim | |
| 1965 | Shaheed | Sardar Kishan Singh | Sapru |
| 1964 | Leader | King of Shahgarh | Sapru |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | Zamindar | Sapru |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Chaudhary (Majhle Sarkar) | Sapru |
| 1962 | Sangeet Samrat Tansen | Raja Ramchandra | Sapru |
| 1960 | Hum Hindustani | Judge | |
| 1958 | Kalapani | Diwan Sardarilal | Sapru |
| 1956 | Jhansi Ki Rani | General Sir Hugh Rose | Sapru |
| 1947 | Romeo And Juliet |
References
External links
- Sapru at the Internet Movie Database