Updated September 30th, 2019 at 11:58 IST
RIP Viju Khote: Rishi Kapoor remembers dear friend, 'Viju kutte aahe?'
Rishi Kapoor remembers dear friend Viju Khote as he breathed his last on September 30. The veteran actor was popular for his roles in Sholay & Andaz Apna Apna
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Veteran Hindi and Marathi film-theatre actor Viju Khote passed away on Monday due to multiple organ failure. He was 77. The actor, most famous for playing the dacoit Kalia in "Sholay" and Robert in "Andaz Apna Apna", died at his residence. "He passed away today at 6.55 am peacefully in his sleep at the residence. He has been unwell since quite sometime. He had multiple organ failure," actor Bhavana Balsavar, his niece, told PTI.
Viju Khote, 'Kalia' from Sholay, passes away at 77
Remembering the veteran, actor Rishi Kapoor took to his Twitter handle and shared some memories with Khote. He also revealed that Viju Khote was passionate and much aware about American films. Bollywood celebrities like Ashoke Pandit, Tisca Chopra, Anup Jalota and others expressed their condolences on social media. Netizens too shared some memories and epic dialogues of Khote. Read his full tweets -
RIP. Viju Khote. Dear friend over the years. Though much elder,we used to bike together along with sister Shobha Khote ji,when I was young. Passionate and well informed about American films. We will miss you” Viju kutte aahe? pic.twitter.com/6e6KXaepFI
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap)
Saddened to hear about the demise of #VijuKhote Ji
— Anup Jalota (@anupjalota)
May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kN984ER90U
He charmed us in so many varied parts .. most well loved was, of course #Kaalia from #sholay .. RIP #VijuKhote ji
— Tisca Chopra (@tiscatime)
Not fair, Vijuji #VijuKhote... You didn't cash the cheque I offered you for my short film, saying you'll charge when you act in my feature... You left before the schedule was locked.. Will always be grateful for you warmth & guidance... 🙏🏻 Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Jyoti Kapur Das (@jkd18)
"He did not wish to die in the hospital so we had brought him home few days ago. It is a great loss for all of us," Viju Khote's neice said. The last rites of the actor will be performed at Chandan Wadi around 11 am. Khote featured in popular films like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", "Ventilator" and the TV show "Zabaan Sambhalke".
“Once when I dropped my son to school; he got angry and asked my ‘why is that man teasing you Kalia Kalia’. I said don’t feel bad, they loved my work so much they remember it everytime they see me.” ~ #VijuKhote when asked, do you feel that your other work is less appreciated. pic.twitter.com/LxWeIKodp3
— Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic)
(With inputs from PTI)
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Published September 30th, 2019 at 11:48 IST