Viju Khote | |
|---|---|
 Khote in June 2013 | |
| Born | Vijay bholanath Khote 17 December 1941 |
| Died | 30 September 2019 (aged 77)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Family | 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
Viju Khote with his sister Shubha Khote
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Ya Malak | |||
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat | Idle bandit | ||
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah | Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom | ||
| 1970 | Dagabaaz | |||
| Pagla Kahin Ka | ||||
| Khilona | Johnson | |||
| 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 | Imaan | Truck Driver | ||
| Benaam | ||||
| Jurm Aur Sazaa | ||||
| Insaaniyat | Circus employee | |||
| 1975 | Sholay | Kaalia | ||
| 1976 | Adalat | |||
| Tapasya | Gopi | |||
| Kalicharan | Hawaldaar Kishen | |||
| Charas | No.10, Sharp Shooter | |||
| 1977 | Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye. | Traffic Inspector | ||
| Jay Vejay | Randhir | |||
| Parvarish (1977 film) | ||||
| 1978 | Chakravyuha | Police Constable | ||
| Azaad | Stooge | |||
| 1980 | Jazbaat | Sapna's Victim | ||
| Karz | Baiyan (Kabir's left) | |||
| Jal Mahal | ||||
| Qurbani | Vikram's man | |||
| Be-Reham | Tiger | |||
| Shaan | Police Inspector | |||
| 1981 | Naseeb | Rodgriues | ||
| Jyoti | ||||
| Paanch Qaidi | Daku | |||
| 1982 | Gopichand Jasoos | Taxi Driver of Goa | ||
| Ashanti | Francis | |||
| Insaan | Girdhar | |||
| Vidhaata | ||||
| 1983 | Kalka (1983 film) | CRO Camp Supervisor | ||
| Humse Na Jeeta Koi | Shakti Henchmen | |||
| Nastik (1983 film) | Munimji | |||
| Romance | Petty Thief | |||
| Achha Bura | Jaggu | |||
| Pukar | Kiran Bhandare | |||
| 1984 | Hum Hain Lajawaab | Creditor | ||
| Jhutha Sach | Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi") | |||
| Inquilaab | Blackmarketer,associate of Bhupathi | |||
| Ghar Ek Mandir | ||||
| Sharaabi | Mr Nahata | |||
| Rakta Bandhan | Police Inspector | |||
| Phulwari | Horse-riding trainer | |||
| Andar Baahar | Bartender | |||
| Hum Hain Lajawaab | ||||
| Karishmaa | Birju | |||
| 1985 | Karm Yudh | Police Constable Aayaram | ||
| Haqeeqat | 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 Detective | |||
| 1987 | Dadagiri | Lakhanpal | ||
| Inaam Dus Hazaar | Kamraan | |||
| 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 | |||
| Changu Mangu | Vishwasrao | |||
| 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 | |||
| Trinetra | Roshanlal | |||
| Dancer | Dhansukh Ghotale | Dance Competition Organiser | ||
| Banjaran | Bujangji Maharaj | |||
| 1992 | Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rahenge | |||
| Lambu Dada | Municipal Dog Catcher | |||
| Sarphira | Joseph | |||
| Tyagi | Gabbar Singh | |||
| Deedar | Inspector Khadak Singh | |||
| Jeena Marna Tere Sang | College Principal Personaal Assistant (PA) | |||
| Khule-Aam | Police Inspector | |||
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | Dharam Das | |||
| 1993 | Pyar Pyar | College Professor | ||
| King Uncle | Jairam, Marriage Mediaitor | |||
| Dil Ki Baazi | Police Constable | Guest/Cameo Role | ||
| Aashik Awara | Kasturilal | |||
| Badi Bahen | ||||
| 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 | Rahasya | |||
| 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 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Biju Khote | ||
| 2020 | Kaamyaab | Himself |
Marathi films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Badla (1977 film) | Chaman | |
| 1979 | Paijecha Vida | Patil | |
| Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba | Police Inspector Waghmare | ||
| 1982 | Bhujang | Ramshastri Prabhune | Lunch Home (Hotel) Owner |
| 1983 | Devta (1983 film) | Daku Baldev | |
| 1987 | Gammat Jammat | Ganu Pahelwan | |
| 1988 | Unad Maina | ||
| 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 | |
| 2011 | One Room Kitchen | Joshi | |
| 2016 | Ventilator | Shirish Appa | |
| 2019 | Stepney (2019 film) | ||
Television
| Year! | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-1997 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Vitthal Bapurao Pote | |
| 1994 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Sethia (Episode 17) Kala Kauwa (Episode 28) | Guest Role |
| 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
- 1 2 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". Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
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