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Fashion designer Rohit Bal passes away; Ananya Panday, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and more mourn his death
In a sudden turn of events, popular celebrity fashion designer, Rohit Bal passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 63.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death.
After suffering from a heart ailment for a long time, renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal passed away on November 1, 2024. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital, but the 63-year-old couldn't make it. The news of his passing shocked the fans and Industry insiders, while Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Sidharth Malhora mourned his loss by sharing their pictures with him.
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) confirmed the news in an official Instagram post. The fashion designer was suffering from a heart ailment for a long time and even underwent an angioplasty procedure after a cardiac arrest. The designer returned to work at the Lakme Fashion Week a few weeks ago.
He had worked with celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kajol, and more. So, the news of his passing shocked many with grief.
Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram stories, sharing multiple with him from the moments she walked the ramp for him and wrote a special note for him. The fashionista also shared a screenshot from her last chat with him, where she praised him for his show.
She penned, "Dear Gudda, I hear about your passing on my way to celebrate Diwali in your creation that your generously lent me for the second time. I have been blessed to have known you, worn you, and walked for you multiple times. I hope you are at peace, always your biggest fan."
Apart from her, Ananya shared a picture from her last ramp walk for the designer and wrote, "Gudda, Om Shanti." Kareena Kapoor took to her stories and shared some throwback pictures of the designer with a few heart emojis.
Sidharth Malhotra also shared an old picture where he joined Bal on a show and wrote, "Deeply saddened by the loss. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti."
Rohit Bal, also known as Gudda in the industry, was popular for challenging norms, such as making gender-inclusive outfits. Moreover, he was admired for blending India’s cultural heritage with global fashion trends, making his outfits widely popular.
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