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Kalia of 'Sholay' film Viju Khote passes away at 78

  •   Mon, Sep 30 2019 09:52:22 AM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS): Veteran actor of Marathi and Hindi films and stage Viju Khote passed away early Monday morning, family sources said.

He was 78 and is survived by his sister Shubha Khote, who is also an actor.

Renowned for comedy roles, Viju was famed for the evergreen lines: "Kitne Aadmi The?", "Do, Sarkar" from the film "Sholay" in which he played dacoit Gabbar Singh's bumbling sidekick Kaalia.

 

In a career spanning around six decades, Khote worked in over 300 films, including "Phir Hera Pheri", Andaz Apna Apna," besides some television shows and ads.

 
  

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  • Evans C. Sumitra, Udupi/ New York, USA.

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    RIP Viju Khote. I have seen his outstanding film Sholay several times.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Even though Viju Khote played small roles in Sholay and other films, he left a lasting impression and acting in over 300 films in itself is a big achievement. On a side note regarding death of actors, I would like to mention here about a very rare coincidence. Actors Amjad Khan, Feroz Khan and Vinod Khanna died on the same date (27 April) in different years. Coincidentally the film “Qurbani” in which all three played major roles was also released on 27 April 1980.

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  • abdul munim, mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Gabbar alias Amjad Khan is the one who was the real hero of the movie Sholay. What a performance?

    Even Basanti and Jaya Bhaduri were great plus the great Sanjeev Kumar.

    Amitabh and Dharmendra look more like comedians in the movie.

    Viju kote has played his part well. So is Hangal. superb acting.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Sholay was the first Indian film to have a stereophonic soundtrack and to use the 70 mm widescreen format. Such a fantastic movie from action, script, music, dialogue delivery, photography and so on. All the characters were well played by the actors involved but Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar played unparalleled role in the movie.
    The dialogue "jab bachcha raat ko rota hai, toh maa kehti hai bete so jaa, so ja nahi toh Gabbar Singh aa jayega". What a phrase!
    I do not have any count how many times I watched the movie in theater, TV and never feel bored to repeat watching.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    "Sholay" was the third Hindi movie to cross 100 days in Mangalore after Aradhana and Bobby.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    So famous was this dialogue that in the recent" So Sorry "popular cartoon take off by India Today ...Madam S has been shown as Gabbar ,
    admonishing her party subordinates....including her son after defeat in the Gujarat Elections...
    "Kitne Aadmi Thye" ? ...she asks....in her foreign accent
    "Dho Madam."....... The party workers reply...
    "Woh Dho" Aur Thum itne !!!Phir bi Gujarat Haar Kar Aaye..." She says and runs after them whip lashing😂 😂....Very funny ....the scenes if anybody has watched them...
    Thank you for all the laughs and memories Viju Khoteji ...

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  • SBM, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    RIP KAlia

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  • Elwyn goveas, Valencia

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Sholay the greatest movie ever made in the mid eighty.Had no Amjad khan and Viju khote might have proved flopped.The dialogues were so mind blowing.Everyone in the film earned name, fame and money.All contributed to make it a great success.

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel /Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Very sad news. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Dnyanesh, Mangalapuram

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    What sad news...Mr.Paul. He livid fullest..age of 78.

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  • gm, Mlur

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Sad because he made others happy by his Comedian acting.

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  • Dnyanesh, Mangalapuram

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    GM I dont understand how one can change and overthrow decision of god which written in advance. Better we travel all together to it's unknown destination to enjoy comedy acting. Olpa olpada barpera.

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  • Dnyanesh, Mangalapuram

    Mon, Sep 30 2019

    Viju and Shubha both childrens of Durga Khote.

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