Satyendra Kapoor

Satyen Kappu (1931 – 27 October 2007), also credited as Satyendra Kapoor, was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. His most remembered role is Ramlal in movie Sholay (1975) and as Amitabh Bachchan's father in Yash Chopra's Deewaar. His other notable films are, Kati Patang, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Khote Sikkay, Don, Raaste Ka Patthar, Benaam, Zanjeer, Majboor, Namak Halaal, Kaala Patthar, and Mr. Natwarlal.

Satyen Kappu started his career as a stage actor in 1952 with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Mumbai. His career spanned from the early 1960s to the early 2000s with over 270 films to his credit. He mostly played supporting roles of a father, relative, uncle, police officer, doctor and villainous roles. His work in many with Rajesh Khanna.

He was a resident of Sunder Nagar, Mumbai. He died on 27 October 2007 in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was 76 and is survived by his wife and four daughters.

Satyendra Kapoor's Filmography with Super Star Rajesh Khanna :

1996 – Sautela Bhai : as Advocate Surendranath

1986 – Angaarey : as Ravi's father

1985 – Alag Alag : as Ramu

1985 – Zamana : as Sheetal's Father

1984 – Naya Kadam : as Master Srikant

1984 – Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar : as Digvijay Singh

1983 – Souten

1982 – Dharam Kanta : as Harnam Singh

1982 – Ashanti : as Police Commissioner

1981 – Khoon Aur Paani : as Shakal (Rajesh Khanna's special appearance)

1981 – Kudrat : as Paro's Father

1981 – Naseeb : as Lottery winner (Rajesh Khanna's special appearance)

1980 – Red Rose : as Anand's foster father

1978 – Bhola Bhala : as Mr. Kapoor

1976 – Maha Chor : as Thakur Ajay Singh

1974 – Avishkaar : as Taxi-driver

1974 – Aap Ki Kasam : as Dr. Harish

1972 – Anuraag : as Dr. Sunil (Rajesh Khanna's special appearance)

1972 – Apna Desh : as Chanda's Brother

1971 – Chhoti Bahu : as Vedji Avtar

1971 – Amar Prem : as Vijay

1970 – Kati Patang : as Dr. Kashinath