Renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal dies

Renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal died on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 63.

Bal was suffering from a heart ailment since last year. He was even admitted to the intensive care unit of the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram in November 2023.

The fashion designer had been rushed to the hospital due to complications related to a pre-existing cardiac condition.

He made his comeback to work earlier this year and showcased his last show at Lakme India Fashion Week last month in Delhi.

At the ramp, the designer stumbled, leaving fans worried about his health.

Rohit Bal had a pre-existing heart condition and had undergone an emergency angioplasty in 2010 after he suffered a heart attack.

A family friend disclosed that Bal has been living with a pacemaker for several years, which started causing issues last year, necessitating his hospitalisation.

However, in December 2023, he released a statement saying that he was healing and expressed gratitude for continued love and prayers from friends and family.

Known for his flamboyant designs and Bollywood clientele, Rohit Bal hailed from Kashmir and was one of India’s best known fashion designers.

A graduate of St Stephen’s college, he learnt fashion designing at NIFT, Delhi and international celebrities like Pamela Anderson, Uma Thurman, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell have worn his designs.