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.
D.K. Sapru's Filmography with
Super Star Rajesh Khanna :
- 1981 : Kudrat - as Janak Singh's Father Sapru.
- 1977 : Chhaila Babu - as Ramesh Verma.
- 1974 : 5 Rifles - as Maharaja Sapru. (Rajesh Khanna look like)
- 1967 : Raaz - as Sarkar Nath.
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