Viju Khote

**Viju Khote** (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in more than 300 movies in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was known for his role as Kalia in the movie _Sholay_. He also starred as Robert in movie _Andaz Apna Apna_ and on the television series _Zabaan Sambhalke_ (1993). He had also acted in Marathi theatre over the years. He was born in Bombay.

Khote died on 30 September 2019 at his Mumbai home due to multiple organ failure at the age of 77.

## Selected filmography

|Year|Title|Role|
| --- | --- | --- |
|2018|_Jaane Kyun De Yaaron_|Biju Khote|
|2017|_Jeeney Bhi Do Yaaron (JBDY)_ (Web Series)|Ganpat Sharma (Dadaji)|
|2016|_Ventilator_|Shirish Appa|
|2013|_Club 60_||
|2010|_Golmaal 3_|Shambu Kaka|
|2010|_Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge_|Himself|
|2009|_Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani_|Robert|
|2009|_Paying Guest_||
|2009|_Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge_|Financer|
|2008|_Money Hai Toh Honey Hai_|Jaiswal's Doctor|
|2008|_Khushboo_||
|2008|_Halla Bol_|Mangesh|
|2006|_Family - Ties of Blood_||
|2005|_Viruddh... Family Comes First_'|Politician|
|2005|_Pehchaan: The Face of Truth_|Mamaji|
|2005|_Garam Masala_|Mac & Sam's boss|
|2005|_Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen_|Ratilal|
|2005|_Insan_|Real Estate Agent|
|2004|_Uttarayan_|Babu Borkar|
|2002|_Shararat_|Keshav Deshpande|
|2001|_Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya_||
|2000|_Khiladi 420_|Nadkarni|
|2000|_Aaghaaz_|Deshpande|
|2000|_Hadh Kar Di Aapne_|Khanna's employee|
|2000|_Pukar_|Dayanand Hawasti|
|2000|_Mela_|Patil Rao|
|1998|_China Gate_|Ghanshyam|
|1994|_Aag_|Village Doctor|
|1994|_Jai Kishen_|Havaldar Shevde|
|1994|_Andaz Apna Apna_|Robert|
|1994|_Janam Se Pehle_|Teerat Ram (Spy)|
|1994|_Prem Shakti_|Kewalchand's Manager|
|1994|_Beta Ho To Aisa_|Poojary|
|1993|_Aashik Awara_|Kasturilal|
|1991|_Banjaran_|Bujangji Maharaj|
|1991|_Dancer_|Dhasukh Ghotale|
|1991|_Do Matwale_|Cottage Keeper|
|1991|_Karz Chukana Hai_|Gama Pahelwan|
|1991|_Afsana Pyar Ka_|Gurumurthy (Physics Prof.)|
|1991|_Benaam Badsha_|Guard|
|1990|_Kafan_||
|1989|_Na Insaafi_||
|1988|_Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak_|Maan Singh|
|1988|_Dariya Dil_||
|1988|_Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi_|Bali|
|1988|_Saglikade Bombabomb_|Kingpong|
|1986|_Nagina_|Singh|
|1986|_Naache Mayuri_||
|1984|_Andar Baahar_|Bartender|
|1984|_Jhutha Sach_|Custom Officer (song "Loot Gayi")|
|1984|_Phulwari_|Horse-riding trainer|
|1984|_Hum Hain Lajawaab_|Creditor|
|1981|_Panch Qaidy_|Daku|
|1980|_Karz_|Baiyan (Kabir's left)|
|1980|_Jal Mahal_||
|1980|_Qurbani_|Vikram's man|
|1979|_Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba_||
|1976|_Tapasya_|Gopi|
|1975|_Sholay_|Kaalia|
|1974|_Insaaniyat_|Circus employee|
|1974|_Jurm Aur Sazaa_||
|1974|_Benaam_||
|1973|_Jalte Badan_||
|1973|_Shareef Budmaash_|Prisoner|
|1972|_Raampur Ka Lakshman_|Michael|
|1970|_Ganwaar_|Villager|
|1970|_Pagla Kahin Ka_||
|1969|_Jeene Ki Raah_|Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom|
|1968|_Anokhi Raat_|Idle bandit|
|1964|_Ya Malak_||

## Other websites

- Viju Khote at Bollywood Hungama

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Viju Khote
- **image**: VijuKhote.jpg
- **alt**: Viju Khote image
- **caption**: Viju Khote in June 2013
- **birth name**: Vittal Bapurao Khote
- **birth place**: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
- **death place**: Mumbai, India
- **nationality**: India
- **occupation**: Actor
- **family**: Durga Khote (aunt)
 Shubha Khote (sister)
 Bhavana Balsavar (niece)