Photo Gallery: Viju Khote's last rites performed, Bollywood pays last respect

Veteran actor Viju Khote, popular for playing the iconic role of 'Kaalia' in Sholay breathed his last on Monday. He was 78. The actor is survived by sister Shubha Khote, niece Bhavana Balsavar and Ashwin Balsavar. Viju has acted in more than 400 films in his illustrious career covering both Hindi and Marathi cinema. He died in his sleep at his residence this morning reportedly after suffering from multiple organ failure. Several Bollywood stars condoled his untimely demise on social media and paid their last respects. His last rites were performed in Mumbai on September 30 2019. Photos:

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Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi paid his last respects at Viju Khote's funeral. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

The actor is survived by sister Shubha Khote, niece Bhavana Balsavar and nephew Ashwin Balsavar. 

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Shubha Kote with daughter Bhavana Balsavar at brother Viju Khote's funeral. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

The actor is survived by sister Shubha Khote, niece Bhavana Balsavar and nephew Ashwin Balsavar.

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He died in his sleep at his residence this morning reportedly after suffering from multiple organ failure. 

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Viju Khote's last rites were performed today in Mumbai. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

Bollywood actor Viju Khote has starred in several classic movies. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

Bollywood mourns veteran actor Viju Khote's untimely demise. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

Veteran actor Viju Khote breathed his last on Monday morning. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)

Viju Khote's last rites were performed today in Mumbai. (Pic Courtesy: Yogen Shah)