Viju Khote
Viju Khote | |
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![]() Viju Khote in June 2013 | |
Born | Vijay bholanath Khote 17 December 1941 |
Died | 30 September 2019[1] | (aged 77)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Family | Nandu Khote (father) Durga Khote (aunt) Shubha Khote (sister) Bhavana Balsavar (niece) |
Viju Khote (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor who was known for his work in more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was famous as the dacoit Kaalia in the film Sholay and the dialogue, "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai"[2][3] and Robert in movie Andaz Apna Apna with the dialogue "galti se mistake hogaya". On television he was most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993).[4][5] He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.[6]
Personal life[]
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He was younger brother of actress Shubha Khote. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor and in silent movies, whose sister-in-law was actress Durga Khote.[4]
Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.[7]
Selected filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1964 | ||||
1968 | Anokhi Raat | Idle bandit | ||
1969 | Jeene Ki Raah | Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom | ||
1970 | ||||
Pagla Kahin Ka | ||||
Sachaa Jhutha | ||||
1971 | Paras | Munna Sarkar Friend | ||
1972 | Bhai Ho To Aisa | Chandravadan | ||
Raaste Kaa Patthar | Doctor | |||
Raampur Ka Lakshman | Michael | |||
1973 | Shareef Budmaash | Prisoner | ||
Jalte Badan | Deshpande,College Student | |||
1974 | Truck Driver | |||
Benaam | ||||
Jurm Aur Sazaa | ||||
Insaaniyat | Circus employee | |||
1975 | Sholay | Kaalia | ||
1976 | Adalat (1976 film) | |||
Tapasya | Gopi | |||
Kalicharan | Hawaldaar Kishen | |||
Charas (1976 film) | No.10, Sharp Shooter | |||
1977 | Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye. | Traffic Inspector | ||
Jay Vejay | Randhir | |||
1978 | Chakravyuha (1978 film) | Police Constable | ||
Azaad (1978 film) | Stooge | |||
1980 | Jazbaat (1980 film) | Sapna's Victim | ||
Karz | Baiyan (Kabir's left) | |||
Jal Mahal | ||||
Qurbani | Vikram's man | |||
Be-Reham | Tiger | |||
Shaan | Police Inspector | |||
1981 | Naseeb | Rodgriues | ||
Jyoti (1981 film) | ||||
Paanch Qaidi | Daku | |||
1982 | Gopichand Jasoos | Taxi Driver of Goa | ||
Ashanti (1982 film) | Francis | |||
Insaan (1982 film) | Girdhar | |||
Vidhaata | ||||
1983 | CRO Camp Supervisior | |||
Shakti Henchmen | ||||
Romance | Petty Thief | |||
Achha Bura | Jaggu | |||
Pukar (1983 film) | Kiran Bhandare | |||
1984 | Creditor | |||
Jhutha Sach | Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi") | |||
Inquilaab | Blackmarketer,associate of Bhupathi | |||
Ghar Ek Mandir (film) | ||||
Sharaabi | Mr Nahata | |||
Rakta Bandhan | Police Inspector | |||
Phulwari (1984 film) | Horse-riding trainer | |||
Andar Baahar | Bartender | |||
Hum Hain Lajawaab | ||||
Karishmaa | Birju | |||
1985 | Karm Yudh | Police Constable Aayaram | ||
Haqeeqat (1985 film) | Hospital Ward Boy | |||
Pataal Bhairavi | ||||
Meri Jung | Arun Verma Assistant | |||
Wafadaar | Master | |||
Maa Kasam | Constable B A Talwar | |||
1986 | Dilwaala | Grocer | ||
Aag Aur Shola | Police Constable | |||
Baat Ban Jaye | Dr. Dharam adhikari | |||
Tan-Badan | Road-Rowdy Goon who loots the people for money | |||
Aakhree Raasta | Amarnath | Senior Police Inspector | ||
Karma | Jailor | |||
Ek Aur Sikander | Boga Seth | Jewellery Shop Owner | ||
Nagina | Singh | |||
Naache Mayuri | ||||
Avinash | Superfast Dectective | |||
1987 | Dadagiri | Lakhanpal | ||
Naam O Nishan | Inspector Sharma | |||
Satyamev Jayate | Police Constable Daboo | |||
Sadak Chhap | ||||
1988 | Dariya Dil | |||
Pyaar Ka Mandir | Compounder | |||
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Maan Singh | |||
Kasam | South Indian Madrasi Smuggler | |||
Kanwarlal | Ramprasad | |||
Mar Mitenge | Police Constable P.K.Kale | |||
Qatil | Red Rose Club announcer | |||
1989 | Daata | Thief | ||
Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon | ||||
Vardi | Toll Plaza Agent | |||
Main Tera Dushman | Mental Hospital Doctor | |||
Gair Kanooni | Police Inspector | |||
Mujrim | Restaurant Manager | |||
Na Insaafi | ||||
Aakhri Ghulam | Munim | |||
Elaan-E-Jung | Police Inspector Khote | |||
Kala Bazaar | ||||
Paap Ka Ant | ||||
1990 | Khatarnaak | Hotel Owner | ||
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri | Prisoner | |||
Pyar Ka Karz | Police Inspector Naik | |||
Kafan | ||||
Jawani Zindabad | Mr Pathak | |||
Zimmedaaar | Goga Assistant | Diamond Stealer | ||
Thanedaar | Police Constable Sukhiram | |||
Tejaa | Police Inspector | |||
1991 | Hum | College Principal | ||
Farishtay | CRF Soldier | |||
Benaam Badsha | Hotel Security Guard | |||
Afsana Pyar Ka | Gurumurthy | College Physics Prof | ||
Karz Chukana Hai | Gama Pahelwan | |||
Do Matwale | Cottage Keeper | |||
Pyar Hua Chori Chori | Police Constable Verma | |||
Dancer | Dhansukh Ghotale | Dance Competition Organiser | ||
Banjaran | Bujangji Maharaj | |||
1992 | ||||
Sarphira | Joseph | |||
Tyagi | Gabbar Singh | |||
Deedar | Inspector Khadak Singh | |||
Jeena Marna Tere Sang | College Principal Personaal Assistant (PA) | |||
Khule-Aam | Police Inspector | |||
1993 | Pyar Pyar | College Professor | ||
King Uncle | Jairam, Marriage Mediaitor | |||
Dil Ki Baazi | Police Constable | Guest/Cameo Role | ||
Aashik Awara | Kasturilal | |||
Police Wala | Police Inspector . | |||
Gurudev | Pathan | Security Guard at Hospital | ||
Veerta | Kallu Dada | |||
Aaja Meri Jaan | Ship Captain | |||
1994 | Prem Shakti | Delpotiya, Kewalchand's Manager | ||
Janam Se Pehle | Teerat Ram (Spy) | |||
Jai Kishen | Police Constable Shevde | |||
Krantiveer | Dr Vishwanath | |||
Aag | Village Doctor | |||
Beta Ho To Aisa | Poojari | |||
Andaz Apna Apna | Robert | |||
1995 | Policewala Gunda | Shamsher Singh Kallu | Jailor | |
Kismat | Police Constable Talwar Singh | |||
1996 | Bambai Ka Babu (1996 film) | Vinayak More | ||
Loafer | Hotel Manager | |||
Ghatak: Lethal | Shop Owner | |||
1997 | Vijeta' | Vidya Sagar Lawyer | ||
1998 | Achanak | Veternity Doctor M.Dasturi | ||
Dulhe Raja | Municipal Commissioner Todnar | |||
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Arun,Train Passenger | |||
China Gate | Ghanshyam | |||
1999 | Lal Baadshah | Kiran Boss,Insurance Company Manager | ||
Baadshah | Vijoo | |||
2000 | ||||
Mela | Patil Rao | |||
Agniputra | ||||
Pukar | Dayanand Hawasti | |||
Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Khanna's employee | |||
Aaghaaz | Deshpande | |||
Khiladi 420 | Nadkarni | |||
2001 | Lajja (2001 film) | Damodar | ||
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | ||||
2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Pandit | ||
Shararat | Keshav Deshpande | |||
Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality | Chaudhary | |||
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Manager | |||
Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe | Shopkeeper in Mount Abu | |||
2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Popatbhai | Train Passenger | |
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Doctor | |||
2005 | Insan | Real Estate Agent | ||
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Ratilal | |||
Pehchaan: The Face of Truth | Mamaji | |||
Viruddh... Family Comes First' | Politician | |||
Garam Masala | Mac & Sam's boss | |||
2006 | Family - Ties of Blood | |||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Amar, Journalist | ||
2008 | Halla Bol | Mangesh | ||
Khushboo | ||||
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Jaiswal's Doctor | |||
2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Financer | ||
Paying Guests | ||||
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Robert | |||
2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge | Himself | ||
Golmaal 3 | Shambu Kaka | |||
2013 | Club 60 | |||
2017 | Jeeney Bhi Do Yaaron (JBDY)[8] (Web Series) | Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji) | ||
2018 | Biju Khote | |||
2020 | Kaamyaab | Himself |
Marathi films[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Chaman | ||
1979 | Patil | ||
Police Inspector Waghmare | |||
1982 | Ramshastri Prabhune | Lunch Home (Hotel) Owner | |
1983 | Daku Baldev | ||
1987 | Gammat Jammat | Ganu Pahelwan | |
1988 | |||
Kingpong | |||
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Bali | ||
1989 | Bhutacha Bhau | Indrasen Angre | |
J.D.Shahane | Manager At Transport Company | ||
1990 | Vishwasrao | ||
1991 | Gopal Rao Kirtikar | ||
2002 | Daaji | ||
2004 | Uttarayan | Babu Borkar | |
2005 | Mohanlal | ||
2008 | Ram | ||
2010 | Police Inspector | ||
2011 | Joshi | ||
2016 | Ventilator | Shirish Appa |
Television[]
Year! | Series | Role | Notes |
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1993-1997 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Vitthal Bapurao Pote | |
1997 | Ghar Jamai | Muthuswamy | Guest Role Episode 18 |
1998 | Family No.1 | Aditya Kapoor | Guest |
References[]
- ^ "Veteran actor Viju Khote dies, best known as Kalia from Sholay". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Remembering 'Sholay' I". IBN Live. 2 August 2010. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
- ^ Kaalia talks to Avijit Ghosh, The Times of India
- ^ a b The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade[permanent dead link] Bollywood Hungama, 9 August 2006.
- ^ "Last-ditch efforts to save Bharatmata". The Indian Express. 7 September 2002.[permanent dead link]
- ^ No go for the old and the male in soap land? 1 February 2003.
- ^ "Veteran actor Viju Khote, who played Kalia in 'Sholay', passes away at 77". The Economic Times. 30 September 2019.
- ^ "Trailer Jeene Bhi Do Yaaron". Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
External links[]
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Indian male television actors
- Male actors in Marathi cinema
- Male actors from Mumbai
- 1941 births
- 2019 deaths
- Deaths from multiple organ failure