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Viju Khote
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Viju Khote in June 2013
Born
Vittal Bapurao Khote

(1941-12-17)17 December 1941
Died 30 September 2019(2019-09-30) (aged 77)
Nationality India
Occupation Actor
Family Durga Khote (aunt)
Shubha Khote (sister)
Bhavana Balsavar (niece)

Viju Khote (born December 17, 1941 – died September 30, 2019) was a famous Indian actor. He was well-known for acting in over 300 movies. These films were in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. He also appeared in many television shows.

Viju Khote was especially famous for two roles. He played Kalia in the classic movie Sholay. He also played Robert in the comedy film Andaz Apna Apna. On television, he was known for the series Zabaan Sambhalke. He also performed in Marathi plays for many years. He was born in Bombay.

Viju Khote passed away on September 30, 2019, at his home in Mumbai. He was 77 years old. He died because his body's organs stopped working properly.

Viju Khote's Acting Career

Viju Khote had a long and busy career in acting. He started acting in the 1960s. He worked in many different types of movies. He often played funny characters or villains.

Famous Roles in Movies

Viju Khote is best remembered for his roles in a few big movies:

  • Kalia in Sholay (1975): This was one of his most iconic roles. Kalia was a dacoit (bandit) and a sidekick to the main villain, Gabbar Singh. His lines from the movie are still very famous.
  • Robert in Andaz Apna Apna (1994): In this popular comedy, he played Robert. This character was a funny henchman. People loved his dialogues and the humor he brought to the film.

Working in Television

Besides movies, Viju Khote also acted on TV. He was part of the comedy show Zabaan Sambhalke. This show was very popular in the 1990s. He showed his talent for comedy in this series.

Marathi Theatre Work

Viju Khote also loved acting on stage. He performed in many Marathi plays. Theatre acting is different from movies and TV. It requires a lot of skill and practice.

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