Vilasrao was 67 and is survived by his wife and 3 sons.
Celebrities like Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar extended condolences to the bereaved family through Twitter.
Here’s what they wrote:
Madhuri Dixit: Sorry to listen to that Vilasrao Deshmukh has gave up the ghost. Our condolences exit to his family.
Karan Johar: RIP Vilasrao sir. Thoughts and prayers with the family… love you Riteish, all of the strength and the entire courage.
Siddharth: Deepest condolences to the family of Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh. Praying they find the strength to stand this terrible loss.
Bipasha Basu: RIP Vilasrao Deshmukh sir! Strength to you Riteish and family! Extremely sad news!
Dia Mirza: That is simply so sad… My heart goes out to all of the Deshmukh family.
Raveena Tandon: Rest in peace Vilasrao Deshmukh. Condolences to the bereaved family, Riteish and (his wife) Genelia, words cannot express the shock and grief we're)( feeling.
Shreyas Talpade: RIP Vilasraoji. May god give strength to the family to triumph over this grief.
Ken Ghosh: Prayers for Vilasrao Deshmukh strength to the family.
Aftab Shivdasani: Shocked and sad to listen to of the passing of Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh. Prayers and peace to Riteish and the entire family.
Vishal Dadlani: RIP Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh. I wish Riteish and his family, strength and forbearance to deal with this tragic loss. – IANS
