RIP Viju Khote: Rishi Kapoor remembers dear friend, 'Viju kutte aahe?'

Veteran Hindi and Marathi film-atre actor Viju Khote passed away on Monday due to multiple organ failure. He was 77. actor, most famous for playing 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 residence. He has been unwell since quite sometime. He h multiple organ failure," actor Bhavana Balsavar, his niece, told PTI.

Viju Khote, 'Kalia' from Sholay, passes away at 77

Remembering 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 ors expressed ir condolences on social media. Netizens too shared some memories and epic dialogues of Khote. Re his full tweets -

"He did t wish to die in hospital so we h brought him home few days ago. It is a great loss for all of us," Viju Khote's neice said. last rites of actor will be performed at Chandan Wi around 11 am. Khote featured in popular films like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", "Ventilator" and TV show "Zabaan Sambhalke". 

(With inputs from PTI)