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.”Kaalia talks to Avijit Ghosh, The Times of India 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). He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.No go for the old and the male in soap land? 1 February 2003.
Personal life
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.The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade Bollywood Hungama, 9 August 2006.
Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.
Selected filmography Year Title RoleNotes 1964 Ya Malak 1968 Anokhi Raat Idle bandit 1969 Jeene Ki Raah Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom1970Dagabaaz Pagla Kahin Ka KhilonaJohnson Sachaa Jhutha1971 ParasMunna Sarkar Friend1972Bhai Ho To AisaChandravadanRaaste Kaa PattharDoctor Raampur Ka Lakshman Michael1973 Shareef Budmaash Prisoner Jalte Badan Deshpande, College Student 1974ImaanTruck Driver Jurm Aur Sazaa Insaaniyat Circus employeeRotiDoctor Benaam 1975 Sholay Kaalia1976Adalat Tapasya Gopi Kalicharan Hawaldaar KishenCharasNo.10, Sharp Shooter1977 Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye.Traffic InspectorJay VejayRandhirParvarish1978ChakravyuhaPolice ConstableAzaadStooge1979Bhala ManusRaja1980JazbaatSapna's Victim Karz Baiyan (Kabir's left) Jal Mahal Qurbani Vikram's manBe-RehamTigerShaanPolice Inspector 1981 Naseeb RodgriuesJyoti Paanch Qaidi Daku 1982 Gopichand Jasoos Taxi Driver of GoaAshantiFrancisInsaanGirdhar Vidhaata1983Kalka CRO Camp Supervisor Humse Na Jeeta Koi Shakti HenchmenNastikMunimjiRomance Petty ThiefAchha BuraJagguPukarKiran Bhandare 1984 Hum Hain Lajawaab Creditor Jhutha Sach Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi")Inquilaab Blackmarketer, associate of BhupathiGhar Ek MandirSharaabiMr NahataRakta BandhanPolice InspectorPhulwari Horse-riding trainer Andar Baahar BartenderHum Hain LajawaabKarishmaaBirju 1985Karm YudhPolice Constable AayaramHaqeeqatHospital Ward BoyHaveliKaushal BhartiPataal Bhairavi Meri Jung Arun Verma Assistant WafadaarMasterMaa Kasam Constable B A Talwar 1986Dilwaala Grocer Aag Aur SholaPolice Constable Baat Ban Jaye Dr. Dharam adhikariTan-BadanRoad-Rowdy Goon who loots the people for money Aakhree Raasta Amarnath Senior Police Inspector KarmaJailor Ek Aur Sikander Boga SethJewellery Shop Owner Nagina Singh Naache MayuriAvinashSuperfast Detective 1987DadagiriLakhanpalInaam Dus HazaarKamraan Naam O Nishan Inspector Sharma Satyamev Jayate Police Constable Daboo Sadak Chhap 1988 Dariya DilPyaar Ka MandirCompounder Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Maan SinghKasam South Indian Madrasi SmugglerKanwarlal RamprasadMar MitengePolice Constable P.K.KaleQatilRed Rose Club announcer 1989DaataThief Abhi To Main Jawan HoonVardi Toll Plaza Agent Main Tera Dushman Mental Hospital Doctor Gair KanooniPolice Inspector Mujrim Restaurant Manager Na InsaafiJohn D'CostaAakhri GhulamMunim Elaan-E-JungPolice Inspector Khote Kala BazaarKasam Vardi KiPolice Constable ChiranjitPaap Ka Ant 1990Khatarnaak Hotel OwnerBaap Numbri Beta Dus NumbriPrisonerPyar Ka KarzPolice Inspector NaikDil Police ConstableGhayalBoxing coach KafanJawani ZindabadMr PathakChor Pe MorJaggu Zimmedaaar Goga Assistant Diamond Stealer ThanedaarPolice Constable SukhiramTejaaPolice Inspector 1991HumCollege Principal FarishtayCRF Soldier Benaam Badsha Hotel Security Guard Afsana Pyar Ka Gurumurthy College Physics Prof Karz Chukana Hai Gama Pahelwan Do Matwale Cottage KeeperPyar Hua Chori ChoriPolice Constable VermaTrinetraRoshanlal Dancer Dhansukh GhotaleDance Competition Organiser Banjaran Bujangji Maharaj1992Geet Milan Ke Gaate RahengeLambu DadaMunicipal Dog CatcherSarphiraJoseph Tyagi Gabbar SinghDeedar Inspector Khadak SinghJeena Marna Tere SangCollege Principal Personal Assistant (PA)Khule-AamPolice InspectorKisme Kitna Hai DumDharam Das 1993Pyar PyarCollege ProfessorKing UncleJairam, Marriage MediaitorDil Ki BaaziPolice ConstableGuest/Cameo Role Aashik Awara Kasturilal Badi Bahen Police Wala Police Inspector Gurudev PathanSecurity Guard at HospitalVeertaKallu DadaAaja Meri JaanShip Captain1994 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 PoojariAndaz Apna Apna Robert1995 Policewala Gunda Shamsher Singh KalluJailorKismatPolice Constable Talwar Singh1996Bambai Ka Babu (1996 film)Vinayak More Loafer Hotel ManagerGhatak: Lethal Shop Owner 1997 Vijeta Vidya Sagar Lawyer1998 Badmaash Police Constable GawdeAchanak Veternity Doctor M.Dasturi Dulhe RajaMunicipal Commissioner TodnarBade Miyan Chote MiyanArun, Train Passenger China Gate Ghanshyam1999 Lal Baadshah Kiran Boss, Insurance Company Manager BaadshahVijoo2000Rahasya Mela Patil RaoAgniputra Pukar Dayanand Hawasti Hadh Kar Di Aapne Khanna's employee Aaghaaz Deshpande Khiladi 420 Nadkarni2001Lajja (2001 film)Damodar Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya 2002Hum Kisise Kum NahinPandit Shararat Keshav Deshpande Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality Chaudhary Waah! Tera Kya KehnaManager Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe Shopkeeper in Mount Abu2003Talaash: The Hunt Begins...PopatbhaiTrain PassengerEk Aur Ek GyarahDoctor 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
| Rowspan="3"|2008 | Halla Bol| Mangesh
| Khushboo|
| Money Hai Toh Honey Hai| Jaiswal's Doctor
|Rowspan="3"| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge| Financer
| Paying Guests|
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani| Robert
|Rowspan="2"| 2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge| Himself
| Golmaal 3| Shambu Kaka
| 2013 | Club 60|
| 2017 | Jeeney Bhi Do Yaaron (JBDY) (Web Series) | Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji)
| 2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron| Biju Khote
| 2018 | Kaamyaab'' Himself
Marathi films Year Title Role Notes1977Badla (1977 film)Chaman1979Paijecha VidaPatil Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba Police Inspector Waghmare 1982BhujangRamshastri PrabhuneLunch Home (Hotel) Owner1983 Devta (1983 film) Daku Baldev 1987Gammat JammatGanu Pahelwan 1988Unad Maina Saglikade Bombabomb Kingpong Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Bali1989Bhutacha BhauIndrasen AngreIna Mina DikaJ.D.Shahane Manager At Transport Company1990Changu ManguVishwasrao 1991Aayatya Gharat GharobaGopal Rao Kirtikar2002AadharDaaji2004 UttarayanBabu Borkar2005Ek Unaad DivasMohanlal2006 Anandache JhaadJariwala 2008 Adla BadliRam2010Ladi GodiPolice Inspector2011One Room KitchenJoshi2016 Ventilator Shirish Appa2019Stepney (2019 film)
Television
Year! Series Role Notes1993–1997Zabaan Sambhalke Vitthal Bapurao Pote1994 Shrimaan Shrimati Sethia/Kala Kauwa Guest 1997Ghar Jamai MuthuswamyGuest 1998Family No.1Aditya KapoorGuest 2002CIDJudge2014F.I.R.Goga Pasha Guest
References
External links
Viju Khote at Bollywood Hungama