Mumbai: Hindi film industry celebrities such as Rishi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Ajay Devgn have mourned the death of veteran actor Viju Khote, who passed away aged 78.
Viju passed away early Monday, family sources said. He is survived by his actor sister Shubha Khote, who was elder to him by five years.
Here’s what the celebrities had to say:
Rishi Kapoor: RIP. Viju Khote. Dear friend over the years. Though much elder,we used to bike together along with sister Shobha Khote ji,when I was young. Passionate and well informed about American films. We will miss you” Viju kutte aahe?
RIP. Viju Khote. Dear friend over the years. Though much elder,we used to bike together along with sister Shobha Khote ji,when I was young. Passionate and well informed about American films. We will miss you” Viju kutte aahe? pic.twitter.com/6e6KXaepFI
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 30, 2019
Madhuri Dixit Nene: Sad to hear about the demise of #VijuKhote Ji. May his soul rest in peace.
Sad to hear about the demise of #VijuKhote Ji. May his soul rest in peace.
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 30, 2019
Ajay Devgn: Actors like Viju Khote were institutions by themselves. Their large body of work will always be remembered. I’m fortunate to have worked with him on quite a few films. RIP Sir… My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Actors like Viju Khote were institutions by themselves. Their large body of work will always be remembered. I’m fortunate to have worked with him on quite a few films. RIP Sir🙏 My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 30, 2019
Anup Jalota: Saddened to hear about the demise of #VijuKhote Ji May his soul rest in peace.
Saddened to hear about the demise of #VijuKhote Ji
May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kN984ER90U— Anup Jalota (@anupjalota) September 30, 2019
Rahul Dholakia: Had the honour of directing #VijuKhoteji in a commercial. He was a fantastic person and actor. Great sense of humor! #RIP Sir. Om Shanti
Had the honor of directing #VijuKhote ji in a commercial. He was a fantastic person and actor. Great sense of humor! #RIP Sir. Om Shanti🙏🏽
— rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) September 30, 2019
Suniel Shetty: Will miss you Viju ji… Rest in peace #vijukhote #RIPVijukhote.
Will miss you Viju ji… Rest in peace 🙏#vijukhote #RIPVijukhote pic.twitter.com/wgALPTmNsa
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) September 30, 2019
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