Viju Khote Explained

Viju Khote
Birth Name:Vijay bholanath Khote
Birth Date:1941 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor
Family:Durga Khote (aunt)
Shubha Khote (sister)
Bhavana Balsavar (niece)

Viju Khote (17 December 1941 â€“ 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] He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.[5]

Personal life

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.[6]

Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.[7]

Selected filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1964Ya Malak
1968Anokhi RaatIdle bandit
1969Jeene Ki RaahRaghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom
1970Dagabaaz
Pagla Kahin Ka
KhilonaJohnson
Sachaa Jhutha
1971 ParasMunna Sarkar Friend
1972Bhai Ho To AisaChandravadan
Raaste Kaa PattharDoctor
Raampur Ka LakshmanMichael
1973Shareef BudmaashPrisoner
Jalte BadanDeshpande,College Student
1974ImaanTruck Driver
Benaam
Jurm Aur Sazaa
InsaaniyatCircus employee
1975SholayKaalia
1976Adalat
TapasyaGopi
KalicharanHawaldaar Kishen
CharasNo.10, Sharp Shooter
1977Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye.Traffic Inspector
Jay VejayRandhir
Parvarish
1978ChakravyuhaPolice Constable
AzaadStooge
1980JazbaatSapna's Victim
KarzBaiyan (Kabir's left)
Jal Mahal
QurbaniVikram's man
Be-RehamTiger
ShaanPolice Inspector
1981NaseebRodgriues
Jyoti
Paanch QaidiDaku
1982Gopichand JasoosTaxi Driver of Goa
AshantiFrancis
InsaanGirdhar
Vidhaata
1983Kalka CRO Camp Supervisor
Humse Na Jeeta KoiShakti Henchmen
NastikMunimji
Romance Petty Thief
Achha BuraJaggu
PukarKiran Bhandare
1984Hum Hain LajawaabCreditor
Jhutha SachCustom Officer (song "Loot Gayi")
InquilaabBlackmarketer, associate of Bhupathi
Ghar Ek Mandir
SharaabiMr Nahata
Rakta BandhanPolice Inspector
PhulwariHorse-riding trainer
Andar BaaharBartender
Hum Hain Lajawaab
KarishmaaBirju
1985Karm YudhPolice Constable Aayaram
HaqeeqatHospital Ward Boy
Pataal Bhairavi
Meri JungArun Verma Assistant
WafadaarMaster
Maa KasamConstable B A Talwar
1986DilwaalaGrocer
Aag Aur SholaPolice Constable
Baat Ban JayeDr. Dharam adhikari
Tan-BadanRoad-Rowdy Goon who loots the people for money
Aakhree RaastaAmarnathSenior Police Inspector
KarmaJailor
Ek Aur Sikander Boga SethJewellery Shop Owner
NaginaSingh
Naache Mayuri
AvinashSuperfast Detective
1987DadagiriLakhanpal
Inaam Dus HazaarKamraan
Naam O NishanInspector Sharma
Satyamev JayatePolice Constable Daboo
Sadak Chhap
1988Dariya Dil
Pyaar Ka MandirCompounder
Qayamat Se Qayamat TakMaan Singh
KasamSouth Indian Madrasi Smuggler
KanwarlalRamprasad
Mar MitengePolice Constable P.K.Kale
QatilRed Rose Club announcer
1989DaataThief
Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon
Vardi Toll Plaza Agent
Main Tera DushmanMental Hospital Doctor
Gair KanooniPolice Inspector
MujrimRestaurant Manager
Na Insaafi
Aakhri GhulamMunim
Elaan-E-JungPolice Inspector Khote
Kala Bazaar
Paap Ka Ant
1990Khatarnaak Hotel Owner
Baap Numbri Beta Dus NumbriPrisoner
Pyar Ka KarzPolice Inspector Naik
GhayalBoxing coach
Kafan
Jawani ZindabadMr Pathak
ZimmedaaarGoga AssistantDiamond Stealer
ThanedaarPolice Constable Sukhiram
TejaaPolice Inspector
1991HumCollege Principal
FarishtayCRF Soldier
Benaam BadshaHotel Security Guard
Afsana Pyar KaGurumurthy College Physics Prof
Karz Chukana HaiGama Pahelwan
Do MatwaleCottage Keeper
Pyar Hua Chori ChoriPolice Constable Verma
TrinetraRoshanlal
DancerDhansukh GhotaleDance Competition Organiser
BanjaranBujangji Maharaj
1992Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rahenge
Lambu DadaMunicipal Dog Catcher
SarphiraJoseph
Tyagi Gabbar Singh
DeedarInspector Khadak Singh
Jeena Marna Tere SangCollege Principal Personaal Assistant (PA)
Khule-AamPolice Inspector
Kisme Kitna Hai DumDharam Das
1993Pyar PyarCollege Professor
King UncleJairam, Marriage Mediaitor
Dil Ki BaaziPolice ConstableGuest/Cameo Role
Aashik AwaraKasturilal
Badi Bahen
Police Wala Police Inspector
Gurudev PathanSecurity Guard at Hospital
VeertaKallu Dada
Aaja Meri JaanShip Captain
1994Prem ShaktiDelpotiya, Kewalchand's Manager
Janam Se PehleTeerat Ram (Spy)
Jai KishenPolice Constable Shevde
KrantiveerDr Vishwanath
AagVillage Doctor
Beta Ho To AisaPoojari
Andaz Apna ApnaRobert
1995Policewala GundaShamsher Singh KalluJailor
KismatPolice Constable Talwar Singh
1996Bambai Ka Babu (1996 film)Vinayak More
Loafer Hotel Manager
Shop Owner
1997Vijeta'Vidya Sagar Lawyer
1998AchanakVeternity Doctor M.Dasturi
Dulhe RajaMunicipal Commissioner Todnar
Bade Miyan Chote MiyanArun,Train Passenger
China GateGhanshyam
1999Lal BaadshahKiran Boss, Insurance Company Manager
BaadshahVijoo
2000Rahasya
MelaPatil Rao
Agniputra
PukarDayanand Hawasti
Hadh Kar Di AapneKhanna's employee
AaghaazDeshpande
Khiladi 420Nadkarni
2001Lajja (2001 film)Damodar
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2002Hum Kisise Kum NahinPandit
ShararatKeshav Deshpande
Hathyar: Face to Face with RealityChaudhary
Waah! Tera Kya KehnaManager
Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar BaitheShopkeeper in Mount Abu
2003PopatbhaiTrain Passenger
Ek Aur Ek GyarahDoctor
2004FidaPotential buyer
2005InsanReal Estate Agent
Khullam Khulla Pyaar KarenRatilal
Mamaji
Viruddh... Family Comes FirstPolitician
Garam MasalaMac & Sam's boss
2006Family - Ties of Blood
2007Salaam-e-IshqAmar, Journalist
2008Halla BolMangesh
Khushboo
Money Hai Toh Honey HaiJaiswal's Doctor
2009Dhoondte Reh JaaogeFinancer
Paying Guests
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniRobert
2010Atithi Tum Kab JaogeHimself
Golmaal 3Shambu Kaka
2013Club 60
2017Jeeney Bhi Do Yaaron (JBDY)[8] (Web Series)Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji)
2018Jaane Kyun De YaaronBiju Khote
2020KaamyaabHimself

Marathi films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1977Badla (1977 film)Chaman
1979Paijecha VidaPatil
Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba Police Inspector Waghmare
1982BhujangRamshastri PrabhuneLunch Home (Hotel) Owner
1983Devta (1983 film)Daku Baldev
1987Gammat JammatGanu Pahelwan
1988Unad Maina
Saglikade BombabombKingpong
Ashi Hi Banwa BanwiBali
1989Bhutacha BhauIndrasen Angre
Ina Mina DikaJ.D.Shahane Manager At Transport Company
1990Changu ManguVishwasrao
1991Aayatya Gharat GharobaGopal Rao Kirtikar
2002AadharDaaji
2004UttarayanBabu Borkar
2005Ek Unaad DivasMohanlal
2006 Anandache JhaadJariwala
2008Adla BadliRam
2010Ladi GodiPolice Inspector
2011One Room KitchenJoshi
2016VentilatorShirish Appa
2019Stepney (2019 film)

Television

Year!SeriesRoleNotes
1993-1997Zabaan Sambhalke Vitthal Bapurao Pote
1994Shrimaan Shrimati Sethia (Episode 17) Kala Kauwa (Episode 28)Guest Role
1997Ghar Jamai MuthuswamyGuest Role Episode 18
1998Family No.1Aditya KapoorGuest
2002CIDEpisode 219 - An Unfortunate AccidentJudge

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Veteran actor Viju Khote dies, best known as Kalia from Sholay. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027030223/https://filmy4wapmovie.com/. dead. 27 October 2020. 30 September 2019. Hindustan Times.
  2. News: Remembering 'Sholay' I . https://web.archive.org/web/20121017224042/https://filmy4wapmovie.com/ . dead . 17 October 2012 . IBN Live. 2 August 2010 .
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/40-years-on-Kaalia-recalls-his-tryst-with-Sholay/articleshow/48490493.cms Kaalia talks to Avijit Ghosh
  4. News: Last-ditch efforts to save Bharatmata . . 7 September 2002 .
  5. http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k3/Oldstars.htm No go for the old and the male in soap land?
  6. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2006/08/09/1424/index.html The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade
  7. Web site: Veteran actor Viju Khote, who played Kalia in 'Sholay', passes away at 77. The Economic Times. 30 September 2019.
  8. Web site: Trailer Jeene Bhi Do Yaaron. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/S77GW0acif0 . 2021-12-19 . live. www.youtube.com.