Viju Khote
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]
Viju Khote | |
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 Viju Khote in June 2013 | |
| Born | Vijay bholanath Khote 17 December 1941 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 30 September 2019 (aged 77)[1] |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Family | Nandu Khote (father) Durga Khote (aunt) Shubha Khote (sister) Bhavana Balsavar (niece) |
Personal life
Viju Khote with his sister Shubha Khote
He was younger brother of actress Shubha Khote by 1 year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Ya Malak | ||
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat | Idle bandit | |
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah | Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom | |
| 1970 | Dagabaaz | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1974 | Benaam | ||
| Jurm Aur Sazaa | |||
| Insaaniyat | Circus employee | ||
| 1975 | Sholay | Kaalia | |
| 1976 | Kalicharan | Hawaldaar Kishen | |
| Tapasya | Gopi | ||
| 1977 | Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye. | Traffic Inspector | |
| 1980 | Jazbaat (1980 film) | Sapna's Victim | |
| Karz | Baiyan (Kabir's left) | ||
| Jal Mahal | |||
| Qurbani | Vikram's man | ||
| Shaan | Police Inspector | ||
| 1981 | Naseeb | Rodgriues | |
| Jyoti (1981 film) | |||
| Paanch Qaidi | Daku | ||
| 1982 | Gopichand Jasoos | Taxi Driver of Goa | |
| Vidhaata | |||
| 1983 | Humse Na Jeeta Koi | Shakti Henchmen | |
| Pukar (1983 film) | Kiran Bhandare | ||
| 1984 | Hum Hain Lajawaab | Creditor | |
| Jhutha Sach | Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi") | ||
| Inquilaab | Blackmarketer,associate of Bhupathi | ||
| Ghar Ek Mandir (film) | |||
| Sharaabi | Mr Nahata | ||
| Phulwari (1984 film) | Horse-riding trainer | ||
| Andar Baahar | Bartender | ||
| 1985 | Karm Yudh | Police Constable Aayaram | |
| Haqeeqat (1985 film) | Hospital Ward Boy | ||
| Meri Jung | Arun Verma Assistant | ||
| Maa Kasam | Constable B A Talwar | ||
| 1986 | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Maan Singh | ||
| Kasam | South Indian Madrasi Smuggler | ||
| Kanwarlal | Ramprasad | ||
| Qatil | Red Rose Club announcer | ||
| 1989 | Daata | Thief | |
| Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon | |||
| Vardi | Toll Plaza Agent | ||
| Main Tera Dushman | Mental Hospital Doctor | ||
| Mujrim | Restaurant Manager | ||
| Na Insaafi | |||
| Elaan-E-Jung | Police Inspector Khote | ||
| Kala Bazaar | |||
| 1990 | Khatarnaak | Hotel Owner | |
| Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri | Prisoner | ||
| Kafan | |||
| Jawani Zindabad | Mr Pathak | ||
| Zimmedaaar | Goga Assistant | Diamond Stealer | |
| Thanedaar | Police Constable Sukhiram | ||
| 1991 | Farishtay | ||
| 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 | ||
| Banjaran | Bujangji Maharaj | ||
| 1992 | Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rahenge | ||
| 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 | |
| Dil Ki Baazi | Police Constable | Guest/Cameo Role | |
| Aashik Awara | Kasturilal | ||
| Badi Bahen | |||
| Police Wala | Police Inspector . | ||
| Gurudev | Pathan | Security Guard at Hospital | |
| 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 | Loafer | Hotel Manager | |
| Ghatak: Lethal | Shop Owner | ||
| 1997 | Vijeta' | Vidya Sagar Lawyer | |
| 1998 | 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 | Rahasya | ||
| Mela | Patil Rao | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Biju Khote | |
| 2020 | Kaamyaab | Himself |
Marathi Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Police Inspector Waghmare | |
| 1982 | Bhujang | Ramshastri Prabhune | Lunch Home (Hotel) Owner |
| 1983 | Devta | Daku Baldev | |
| 1987 | Gammat Jammat | Ganu Pahelwan | |
| 1988 | Saglikade Bombabomb | Kingpong | |
| Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Bali | ||
| 1989 | Bhutacha Bhau | Indrasen Angre | |
| Ina Mina Dika | J.D.Shahane | Manager At Transport Company | |
| 1990 | Changu Mangu | Vishwasrao | |
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Gopal Rao Kirtikar | |
| 2002 | Aadhar | Daaji | |
| 2004 | Uttarayan | Babu Borkar | |
| 2005 | Ek Unaad Divas | Mohanlal | |
| 2008 | Adla Badli | Ram | |
| 2010 | Ladi Godi | Police Inspector | |
| 2016 | Ventilator(Marathi Film) | Shirish Appa | |
Television
| Year! | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Vitthal Bapurao Pote | DD Metro | |
| 1997 | Ghar Jamai | Muthuswamy | Zee Tv | Guest Role Only in Episode No 18 |
| 1998 | Family No.1 | Aditya Kapoor | Sony Entertainment Television | Guest Role Only in Episode No 47 |
References
- "Veteran actor Viju Khote dies, best known as Kalia from Sholay". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2019.
- "Remembering 'Sholay' I". IBN Live. 2 August 2010.
- Kaalia talks to Avijit Ghosh, The Times of India
- The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade Bollywood Hungama, 9 August 2006.
- "Last-ditch efforts to save Bharatmata". The Indian Express. 7 September 2002.
- 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" – via www.youtube.com.
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