Pandit Vasantrao Deshpande (1923-1983) was Marathi Hindustani Classical Singer of Patiala Gharana. A Hindustani classical vocalist who was also a brilliant performer of Natya-Sangeet. He hailed from the state of Maharashtra. Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande was one of India's most illustrious classical vocalists. He played classical and semi-classical music. In the raga form which constitutes classical music, the artist displays his creativity on a basic canvas.