Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was widely known as ‘People’s Minister’ because of his tremendous work in politics is still considered as one of the best Chief Ministers in the history of Maharashtra. On August 14, 2012, Vilasrao Deshmukh had bid adieu to the world after his battle with liver cancer. His untimely death had created a huge vacuum in his son, Riteish Deshmukh’s life. And it was Riteish’s wife, Genelia Deshmukh, who had stood by him like a pillar of strength.
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Genelia is not just a doting wife or daughter but an ideal daughter-in-law too. On August 14, 2019, Genelia had taken to her Instagram handle and had posted pictures from the remembrance ceremony of her father-in-law, Vilasrao Deshmukh. Along with the pictures, she had written, “Miss you Pappa every single day.”
May 26, 2021, marks the 76th birth anniversary of Vilasrao Deshmukh and on the special day, Genelia Deshmukh penned an emotional note. Sharing a picture with Vilasrao Deshmukh from her and Riteish’s wedding, Genelia recalled how he made sure to make her believe that family doesn’t mean being related to blood. Her note can be read as “Dearest Pappa, Most often when a daughter-in-law comes into her in-laws house, she fears not being accepted as one of the family members...
You made sure I believe that family doesn’t only mean being related by blood, it is a relationship which is so pure and so blessed and so wanted… I want to be part of your inheritance Pappa - of your patience, of your warmth, of unconditional love to one and all.”
Sharing how she received blessings from strangers, whose lives he had touched, Genelia continued, “This Hug is not one of Just a Father-in-Law, it is one of a Dad and more so because I see my Dad in the background being secure that he has sent his daughter to the best family ever. You are such a Big Deal Pappa and I don’t even think you know it, I hear it everyday from strangers who send me blessings because you have touched their lives in more ways than I can understand. Happy Birthday Pappa. We Miss You.”
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On the other hand, Riteish Deshmukh took to his IG handle and shared a throwback picture with his baba, Vilasrao Deshmukh and wrote, “Remembering you is easy I do it everyday, missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Happy Birthday PAPPA!!! Miss you every day.”
Last year, on Vilasrao Deshmukh’s 75th birthday, Genelia had taken to her Instagram handle and had shared a picture of herself with folded hands in front of his statue. Along with the picture, she had written a heartmelting birthday wish which could be read as “Riaan’s teacher asked him “What are you most proud of.” His answer was. “My Ajoba... You are our pride Pappa… We feel your presence everyday and know that you are looking after us wherever you are… You live in us and we celebrate you every single day. Happy Birthday Pappa.”
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In a 2013 interview with the DNA, Ritiesh Deshmukh had talked about coping up with the huge loss of his father’s death. He had shared, "I don’t know how to answer that. It’s an irreparable loss. You can’t compare it to anything. It’s really strange that suddenly a person is not there in your life and then you realise — I won’t say value because as a child you always value your parents — how life will never be the same again. There is a huge void. Sometimes I still feel he is there."
In the same interview, Ritiesh had revealed how Genelia was his pillar of support in that horrible time. He had stated, "Genelia. Not because I am married to her. That is irrespective but eventually, she is my strength, my support. To have someone who understands when you like to talk, and when you don’t, is incredible. I don’t like to talk about. I don’t talk. So even for her to sit next to me and share that silence was helpful. I value the silences more than the chats."
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Genelia’s birthday wish for Vilasrao Deshmukh is truly heartmelting.
