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Friday, December 17, 2021

Remembering Viju Khote (Kaalia of Sholay) 1941-2019


Viju Khote (17 December 1945 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor who is known for his work in more than 300 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is famous as the dacoit Kalia in the film Sholay and the dialogue, "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai" and Robert in movie Andaz Apna Apna with the dialogue "galti se mistake hogaya". On television he is most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993). He has also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.

He is actress Shubha Khote's younger brother by 5 years. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor and in silent movies, whose sister-in-law was actress Durga Khote.

Selected filmography
Year Title Role
2018 Jaane Kyun De Yaaron Biju Khote
2017 Jeeney Bhi Do Yaaron (JBDY) (Web Series) Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji)
2016 Ventilator Shirish Appa
2013 Club 60
2010 Golmaal 3 Shambu Kaka
2010 Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge Himself
2009 Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Robert
2009 Paying Guest
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Financer
2008 Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Jaiswal's Doctor
2008 Khushboo
2008 Halla Bol Mangesh
2006 Family - Ties of Blood
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First' Politician
2005 Pehchaan: The Face of Truth Mamaji
2005 Garam Masala Mac & Sam's boss
2005 Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen Ratilal
2005 Insan Real Estate Agent
2004 Uttarayan Babu Borkar
2002 Shararat Keshav Deshpande
2001 Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2000 Khiladi 420 Nadkarni
2000 Aaghaaz Deshpande
2000 Hadh Kar Di Aapne Khanna's employee
2000 Pukar Dayanand Hawasti
2000 Mela Patil Rao
1998 China Gate Ghanshyam
1994 Aag Village Doctor
1994 Jai Kishen Havaldar Shevde
1994 Andaz Apna Apna Robert
1994 Janam Se Pehle Teerat Ram (Spy)
1994 Prem Shakti Kewalchand's Manager
1994 Beta Ho To Aisa Poojary
1993 Aashik Awara Kasturilal
1991 Banjaran Bujangji Maharaj
1991 Dancer Dhasukh Ghotale
1991 Do Matwale Cottage Keeper
1991 Karz Chukana Hai Gama Pahelwan
1991 Afsana Pyar Ka Gurumurthy (Physics Prof.)
1991 Benaam Badsha Guard
1990 Kafan
1989 Na Insaafi
1988 Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Maan Singh
1988 Dariya Dil
1988 Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Bali
1988 Saglikade Bombabomb Kingpong
1986 Nagina Singh
1986 Naache Mayuri
1984 Andar Baahar Bartender
1984 Jhutha Sach Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi")
1984 Phulwari Horse-riding trainer
1984 Hum Hain Lajawaab Creditor
1981 Panch Qaidy Daku
1980 Karz Baiyan (Kabir's left)
1980 Jal Mahal
1980 Qurbani Vikram's man
1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba
1976 Tapasya Gopi
1975 Sholay Kaalia
1974 Insaaniyat Circus employee
1974 Jurm Aur Sazaa
1974 Benaam
1973 Jalte Badan
1973 Shareef Budmaash Prisoner
1972 Raampur Ka Lakshman Michael
1970 Ganwaar Villager
1970 Pagla Kahin Ka
1969 Jeene Ki Raah Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom
1968 Anokhi Raat Idle bandit
1964 Ya Malak

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