Viju Khote
TrendingAlso known as: Vijay Bholanath Khote
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Viju Khote
- Born
- December 17, 1941
- Birthplace
- Bombay
- Age
- Died aged 77
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
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- Profession
- Actor
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Biography
Viju Khote is 84 years old, an actor, from India.
Viju Khote was an Indian actor best known for his role as Kaalia, a dacoit in the 1975 film Sholay with the iconic dialogue, “Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai.” His career spanned six decades with more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is also known for his role as Robert in the 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna with the dialogue, “Ghalti se mistake hogaya.” On television he was most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993). He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.
Career & Filmography
Movies(21)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2011 | One Room Kitchen |
| 2004 | God Only Knows! |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare |
| 1996 | Ghatak: Lethal |
| 1996 | Halo |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai |
| 1991 | Banjaran |
| 1991 | Farishtay |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha |
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Then vs. Now
Debut in Sholay
Viju Khote's debut was Sholay (1975).
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Career Timeline
Viju Khote's debut was Sholay (1975).
17 December 1941
Viju Khote was born on 1941-12-17 in Bombay.
Interesting Facts
- Viju Khote (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor best known for his role as Kaalia, a dacoit in the 1975 film Sholay with the iconic dialogue, “Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai.” His career spanned six decades with more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- He is also known for his role as Robert in the 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna with the dialogue, “Ghalti se mistake hogaya.” On television he was most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993).
- thumb|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.
- Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.
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