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Riteish Deshmukh: Father's absence still felt after 14 years
14 Aug
Summary
- Riteish Deshmukh marked 14th anniversary of his father's passing.
- He shared an emotional Marathi message on social media.
- Vilasrao Deshmukh died in 2012 due to multiple organ failure.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh recently honored the 14th anniversary of his father, Vilasrao Deshmukh's, passing. Vilasrao Deshmukh, a significant figure in Indian politics and a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, died on August 14, 2012. The anniversary was marked by an emotional social media post from Riteish.
Riteish shared a nostalgic photograph of his father, accompanied by a poignant message in Marathi. He conveyed that fourteen years have passed since his father's demise, yet his personal sense of loss and "exile" persists. His wife, Genelia Deshmukh, acknowledged the post with heartfelt emojis.
Vilasrao Deshmukh's health declined in 2011 due to cirrhosis, leading to liver and kidney failure. Despite being moved to Chennai for a transplant, he sadly passed away the following day, August 14, 2012. Riteish Deshmukh remains active in filmmaking.