Veteran actor Viju Khote passes away

Viju Khote, a popular actor in

Marathi cinema

, breathed his last in the early hours of Monday. He was 77. The actor, who is popular for his role of '

Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi

' of 1988 has appeared in several Marathi and

Bollywood

films and numerous television shows and plays.

Viju Khote hailed from a family of artists. His sister Shubha Khote is an actress and his father Nandu was a noted stage actor and in silent movies. His sister-in-law Durga Khote was also an actress. He started his acting career with '

Ya Malak

' in 1964.

Viju Khote made a huge fanbase for himself with unique comedy. The news about his sudden death has come as a rude shock to many of his fans and celebs in the Hindi and Marathi film industry.

We offer the family our heartfelt condolences.