‘Shocking’: Ananya Panday, Sonam Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, mourn demise of fashion designer Rohit Bal

Actor Ananya Panday with designer Rohit Bal on the ramp in the course of the grand finale of Lakme Trend Week, in New Delhi. Bal handed method on Friday, Nov 1, 2024, after struggling a coronary heart assault, at Aashlok Hospital in New Delhi
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The current passing of legendary clothier Rohit Bal has despatched shockwaves by way of each the leisure and trend industries. From Bollywood actors like Sonam Kapoor and Ananya Panday to designer Manish Malhotra, many took to social media to pay their respects to Rohit Bal, affectionately often called ‘Gudda’ by his admirers.

Sonam Kapoor wrote, “Expensive gudda l hear about your passing on my technique to have a good time diwali in your beautiful creation that you simply generously lent to me for the second time l’ve been blessed to have identified you and worn you and walked for you a number of occasions. I hope you are at peace. At all times your largest fan.” She additionally posted a number of photos with Rohit Bal.

Actor Ananya Panday, who just lately received the possibility to be the “final” muse of Rohit Bal in his comeback present on the Lakme Trend Week 2024, too, paid her heartfelt condolences. She shared an lovable image with Rohit Bal from the present and wrote, “Gudda (Purple coronary heart emoji and a dove emoji). Om shanti.”

Dressmaker Manish Malhotra described the loss of life of Rohit Bal as “unhappy and surprising.”

Taking to Instagram Tales, Pulkit Samrat wrote, “The OG might be missed.”

The information of his demise was shared on the official Instagram deal with of Trend Design Council of India (FDCI) on Friday. “We mourn the passing of Legendary designer Rohit Bal. He was a founding member of the Trend Design Council of India (FDCI). Recognized for his distinctive mix of conventional patterns with fashionable sensibilities, Bal’s work redefined Indian trend, and impressed generations. His legacy of artistry, and innovation together with ahead pondering will stay on within the trend world. Relaxation in peace GUDDA,” the submit learn.

In October 2024, Bal returned to the runway virtually a yr after a well being scare. He showcased his assortment “Kaaynaat: A Bloom within the Universe” on the grand finale of Lakme Trend Week. Bal had not been holding effectively for a very long time now. In 2023, he was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Delhi as a consequence of coronary heart illnesses. Weeks after he was admitted to the hospital, Bal penned a submit thanking everybody for his or her concern.