Viju Khote

Indian actor (1941–2019)

Viju Khote

Khote in June 2013

Born|

Vijay bholanath Khote

(1941-12-17)17 December 1941

Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died| 30 September 2019(2019-09-30) (aged 77)[1]

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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 best known for his role as Kaalia, a dacoit in the 1975 film Sholay with the iconic dialogue, “Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai.”[2][3] 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).[4][5] He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.[6]

## Personal life

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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

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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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 |  |
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  | CRO Camp Supervisor  |
Humse Na Jeeta Koi | Shakti Henchmen  |
Nastik | 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[8] | John D'Costa  |
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  |
Ghayal | Boxing coach  |
Kafan |
Jawani Zindabad | Mr Pathak  |
Zimmedaaar | Goga Assistant  | Diamond Stealer
Thanedaar | Police Constable Sukhiram  |
Tejaa | Police Inspector  |
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 Personal 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  | Badmaash | Police Constable Gawde
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  |
2004  | Fida | Potential buyer  |
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)[9] (Web Series)  | Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji)  |
2018  | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Biju Khote  |
2020  | Kaamyaab | Himself  |

### Marathi films

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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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  |
2006  | Anandache Jhaad | Jariwala  |
2008  | Adla Badli | Ram  |
2010  | Ladi Godi | Police Inspector  |
2011  | One Room Kitchen | Joshi  |
2016  | Ventilator | Shirish Appa  |
2019  | Stepney (2019 film) |

### Television

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Year!  | Series  | Role  | Notes

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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
2002  | CID | Episode 219 - An Unfortunate Accident  | Judge

## References

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1. ^ "Veteran actor Viju Khote dies, best known as Kalia from Sholay". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020.
2. ^ "Remembering 'Sholay' I". IBN Live. 2 August 2010. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
3. ^ Kaalia talks to Avijit Ghosh, The Times of India
4. ^ a b The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade[dead link] Bollywood Hungama, 9 August 2006.
5. ^ "Last-ditch efforts to save Bharatmata". The Indian Express. 7 September 2002.[dead link]
6. ^ No go for the old and the male in soap land? 1 February 2003.
7. ^ "Veteran actor Viju Khote, who played Kalia in 'Sholay', passes away at 77". The Economic Times. 30 September 2019.
8. ^ "Na-Insaafi". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
9. ^ "Trailer Jeene Bhi Do Yaaron". Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.

## External links

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* Viju Khote at IMDb
* Viju Khote at Bollywood Hungama