Mumbai, 30 Sep (The Press Watch) – Veteran Hindi and Marathi film actor Viju Khote passed away on Monday due to multiple organ failure. He was 77.
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 media.
“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,” she said.
dvertisemenThe last rites of the actor will be performed at Chandan Wadi around 11 am.
The actor is related to veteran actors Shubha Khote and Durga Khote. Khote featured in popular films like “Sholay”, “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”, “Ventilator” and the TV show “Zabaan Sambhalke”.