Viju Khote

Biography

Viju Khote 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.” 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.