Sholay’s Kaalia, Viju Khote, Passes Away.
Sholay’s Kaalia, Viju Khote, Passes Away.
Updated : October 02, 2019 02:46 PM IST
Bollywood and Marathi actor, Viju Khote, is no more. The actor passed away today morning. He was 78 years old.
Viju Khote had played many iconic characters, including Sholay’s Kalia and the character of Robert from Andaaz Apna Apna. He has been active since 1964 and has been a part of many regional films as well. He had made an everlasting impact in the cult Marathi film, Ashi Hi Banva Banvi. He has been active in theatres and in the TV industry, and is noted for his role in the serial Zabaan Sambhal Ke.
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Sad News: Mr Viju Khote passed away today. He had been working in movies since 1964 and is most famous for playing Kalia in #Sholay.
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) September 30, 2019
Viju Khote, who changed his name from Vittal Bapurao Khote, belonged to a noted thespian family. He was the son of Nandu Khote and Durga Khote and his sister Shubha Khote is a well known actress as well. His dialogues like "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai" from Sholay and "galti se mistake hogaya" from Andaaz Apna Apna will forever be etched in the hearts of cinema lovers!
Condolences have been pouring in since morning and fans and people from the industry are grieving the loss of such a fine actor. May his soul rest in peace.