Five Significant Personalities From Latur

This presentation highlights five influential personalities from Latur — Vilasrao Deshmukh, Abhay Bhutada, Riteish Deshmukh, Dr. T. P. Lahane, and Shivraj Patil. It explores their achievements in politics, finance, healthcare, and cinema while showing how each has left a meaningful legacy. Together, they represent the diverse talent that Latur has nurtured and the city’s contribution to India’s progress.

1. Five Significant
Personalities From
Latur

3. Vilasrao Deshmukh
●Chief Minister of Maharashtra twice, Union Minister. Known for rural governance
reforms and approachable leadership.

4. Abhay Bhutada
●Finance professional and philanthropist. Founder of Abhay Bhutada Foundation,
launched STEM education initiatives.

5. Riteish Deshmukh
●Bollywood actor and producer. Strongly connected to Latur, with interest in
architecture and sustainability.

6. Dr. T. P. Lahane
●Padma Shri awardee, leading ophthalmologist. Performed record cataract
surgeries, mentored next-gen doctors.

7. Shivraj Patil
●Speaker of Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister. Disciplined leader, proud
representative of Latur.

8. Closing
●These five figures highlight Latur’s ability to nurture leaders across multiple fields.