Veteran Indian actor Satyen Kappu left an indelible mark on Bollywood. His memorable roles and contributions to the Indian film industry continue to be celebrated.

Wiki/Biography

Satyen Kappu was born in 1931 in Panipat, Punjab, British India. He passed away at the age of 76.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
• Eye Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Wife

He was a married man and the proud father of four daughters. Two of his daughters are Tripti Kappu Sharma and Uma Bhardwaj. Further details about his family background and caste are not publicly available.

Career

Satyen Kappu’s acting career began in 1952 with the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) in Bombay. His journey spanned decades, encompassing over 390 films from the early 1960s to the 2000s. His Bollywood debut was in “Kabuliwala” (1961).

His notable film roles include:

• “Sapno Ka Saudagar” (1968)
• “Chhoti Bahu” (1971)
• “Seeta Aur Geeta” (1972)
• “Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche” (1972)
• “Yaadon Ki Baaraat” (1973)
• “Benaam” (1974)
• “Kala Sona” (1975)
• “Don” (1978)
• “The Burning Train” (1980)
• “Main Aur Mera Haathi” (1981)
• “Naseeb Apna Apna” (1986)
• “Raja Bhaiya” (2003)

Beyond acting, he also contributed his voice to films. He provided the voice for the main villain in “Gehri Chaal” (1973) and for Mohammed Al Fardin’s dialogues in “Subah-O-Shaam” (1972).

His portrayal of Amitabh Bachchan’s father in “Deewaar” (1975) remains particularly iconic.

Death

Satyen Kappu passed away on October 27, 2007, in Sunder Nagar, Mumbai, due to a cardiac arrest. He reportedly suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. His funeral took place at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai.

Signature

Unfortunately, an image of Satyen Kappu’s signature cannot be displayed here.

Facts/Trivia

• His birth name was Satyender Kapoor, and he was also known as Satyen Kapoor.
• In 1994, his family established a film production company called “Satyen Kappu Film Productions.”
• His final film was “Sarhad Paar” (2006), where he played the role of Taau.

Film Roles Summary