He is the son of D. K. Sapru and Hemvati, both of whom were actors in the Hindi film industry.
1980
He has appeared in a number of Bollywood films of between the 1980s and 2010s, including Tridev, Gupt, Mohra, Sirf Tum and Saajan, Aarzoo.
He is also known for his roles in popular television series such as Qubool Hai, Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Zee Horror Show.
Tej's sisters, the actress Priti Sapru and the screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath, are well-known names in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
His wife Dhanlaxmi is a maternal half-sister of one of India's most popular actresses, Rekha.
Sapru has acted in several daily soaps like Qubool Hai, Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Tumhari Pakhi, Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Palampur Express.
He is known for his portrayal of Amatya Rakshas in the Dangal TV/Imagine TV historical series Chandragupta Maurya, which depicts the life of Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
He also played the role of Greek king Seleucus I Nicator in the Colors TV serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
2016
and the role of Chanakya in ABP News TV series Bharatvarsh in 2016.
He also portrayed as Md. Ali jinnah in the television series - Pradhanmantri.
