Viju Khote

Actor

Indian Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/12/1941
Age77 years (died on 30, Sep, 2019)
BirthplaceBombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Date of Death30/09/2019

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameVittal Bapurao Khote
Famous Role"Kaalia" in the movie Sholay (1975)

Physical Stats & More

Height179 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Sebastian's Gaon High School, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

Place of DeathMumbai
Death CauseMultiple Organ Failure
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherNandu Khote (Actor)
MotherName
SiblingsShubha Khote
SpouseNimma
Children
  • Sunil Khote
  • Lucky Khote
AuntDurga Khote
NieceBhavana Balsavar

Career

DebutFilm: Ya Malak (1964)
Last FilmJaane Kyun De Yaaron (2018)- as "Biju Khote"
Famous forDialogues in movies like Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna
Total FilmsOver 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema
Career SpanSix decades
Notable Television RolesZabaan Sambhalke (1993), Shriman Shrimati, Ghar Jamai, Family No. 1, CID

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Viju Khote was a renowned actor in both Hindi and Marathi cinema.
2. His debut film, Ya Malak (1964), was produced by his father, Nandu Khote.
3. Before pursuing acting, he was involved in running a printing press.
4. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 300 Hindi and Marathi movies, stage shows, and almost 30 teleserials.
5. He received Rs. 2500 for his role as Kaalia in the iconic movie Sholay (1975).
6. His aunt Durga Khote and uncle Nayampalli were also notable figures in the acting industry.
7. He was famous for delivering memorable dialogues in movies like Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna.
8. Viju Khote had transitioned from playing villainous characters to comedic roles.
9. His final rites were conducted at Chandan Wadi in Mumbai.
10. He appeared in over 440 films across Hindi and Marathi cinema spanning six decades.
11. On television, he was most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993).
12. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 440 Hindi and Marathi movies, stage shows, and almost 30 teleserials.
13. His iconic dialogue from Sholay was "Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai."
14. His famous dialogue from Andaz Apna Apna was "Ghalti se mistake hogaya."
15. He also appeared in Marathi films including Devta, Changu-Mangu, Aitya Gharat Gharoba, and Uttarayan.
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