Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vittal Bapurao Khote |
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| Famous Role | "Kaalia" in the movie Sholay (1975) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Sebastian's Gaon High School, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 17 December 1941 |
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| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 30 September 2019 |
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
| Death Cause | Multiple Organ Failure |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Nandu Khote (Actor) | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Spouse | Nimma | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Film: Ya Malak (1964) |
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| Last Film | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron (2018)- as "Biju Khote" |
| Famous for | Dialogues in movies like Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Viju Khote was a renowned actor in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. | |
| His debut film, Ya Malak (1964), was produced by his father, Nandu Khote. | |
| Before pursuing acting, he was involved in running a printing press. | |
| Throughout his career, he appeared in over 300 Hindi and Marathi movies, stage shows, and almost 30 teleserials. | |
| He received Rs. 2500 for his role as Kaalia in the iconic movie Sholay (1975). | |
| His aunt Durga Khote and uncle Nayampalli were also notable figures in the acting industry. | |
| He was famous for delivering memorable dialogues in movies like Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna. | |
| Viju Khote had transitioned from playing villainous characters to comedic roles. | |
| His final rites were conducted at Chandan Wadi in Mumbai. |
