D.K. Sapru

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Characters played by D.K. Sapru

Diwan (as Sapru) — Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)

Diwan is troubled by the possibility that the truth about a missing brother's fate will come out. Alongside Ashok, he fears Vijay Pratap's investigation, while Shyam Kumar's eyewitness knowledge of a buried body gives him reason to worry about exposure.

Hakim Saab — Pakeezah (1972)

Hakim Saab is the patriarch of Shahabuddin's family. He strongly opposes Shahabuddin's relationship with Nargis because he considers it unacceptable for a tawaif to enter the family as a daughter-in-law. His rigid social judgment helps drive Nargis away and contributes to the lovers' separation.

Phoolchand — Tere Mere Sapne (1971)

A villager whose wife goes into labor. Anand admits that he has little experience with childbirth but does his best to help, and the newborn survives. This episode shows Anand's practical commitment to village patients and helps earn him the villagers' trust.

College Chairman — Imtihan (1974)

The College Chairman is Rita's father and the head of Adarsh Mahavidyalya. His position connects him to the college's administration and to the conflict surrounding Pramod, as Rita's infatuation, jealousy, and false harassment accusation arise within the institution he oversees.

Chhaya's Father — Phaansi (1978)

Chhaya's father urges Raju to consider her future, bringing the question of their relationship into the conflict. Raju responds that he cannot think about marriage until he has dealt with Tilak Singh and his gang. His concern for Chhaya contrasts with Raju's commitment to the fight.

The Judge (as Sapru) — Hulchul (1971)

The judge presides over the case against Peter and Kitty. After the prosecutor exposes the radio-play misunderstanding, the judge asks the Jetley couples to decide what punishment the pair should receive; the couples forgive and thank them.

Raja Dinanath / Badriprasad — Mahal (1969)

The plot centers on a dying old man in Darjeeling who owns a palace and valuable property. Rajesh is paid to pose as this man's nephew, and the palace owner is later found dead, leaving Rajesh caught beside the body. The summary does not clarify which of the listed identities applies to each event.

Naubatlal Prasad — Sunghursh (1968)

Naubatlal is Bhawani Prasad's nephew and enemy. Bhawani had earlier killed Naubatlal's father and later frames him for Shankar's murder. After discovering the truth, Naubatlal seeks revenge, but Bhawani kills him before he can act. His death drives his sons Dwarka and Ganeshi to vow revenge against Bhawani and Kundan.

Diwan Sardalilal — Kala Pani (1958)

Sardari Lal is the person who actually committed the murder for which Shankarlal was imprisoned. When Jaswant Rai warns him that Karan is pursuing Kishori's letter, Sardari Lal asks Jumman to warn her. His role links the murder to the effort to suppress evidence that could clear Shankarlal.

Judge — Adalat (1976)

The judge hears Dharma's case after the police arrest him for trafficking gold and drugs. Dharma's pleas of innocence are ignored, and the judge sentences him to eighteen months in jail, with an additional six months for contempt of court. The sentence separates Dharma from his family and begins the hardships that contribute to his later transformation.

Career Overview

D.K. Sapru has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Signature works include Waman Avtar, Shri Krishna Leela, Raaz. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1916-03-16
Birth Place
Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, British India

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