Viju Khote


Viju Khote was an Indian actor who was known for his work in more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was 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 was most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke. He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.

Personal life

He was younger brother of actress Shubha Khote by 1 year. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor and in silent movies, whose sister-in-law was actress Durga Khote.
Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.

Selected filmography