Rohit Bal (1961-2024) was an Indian fashion designer. He gained recognition for designing the costumes for the Indian game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati.’ He passed away on 1 November 2024 at the age of 63 in New Delhi.
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Rohit Bal was born on Monday, 8 May 1961 (age 63 years; at the time of death) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended two schools in Srinagar, Woodlands House School, and Burn Hall School. Later, he attended Delhi Public School in New Delhi. Rohit did his graduation in History at St. Stephens, Delhi University. Following his interest in design, he attended the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi to study fashion.
Rohit Bal in his youth
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Light Brown
Eye Colour: Hazel Green
Family
Rohit Bal belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family in Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Parents & Siblings
His father was Duffy Bal, who died of a heart attack in 1968, and his mother was Rakka Bal. He has three elder siblings, a brother named Rajeev Bal who works in an export company, and two sisters named Aruna Bal Sharma and Neera Bal.
Rohit Bal with his sisters Aruna Bal and Neera Bal
Wife/Spouse
Rohit is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
Rohit Bal was in a live-in relationship with model Lalit Tehlan for three years. Later, the couple mutually parted ways. [1]Hindustan Times
Rohit with his ex-boyfriend Lalit
Religion
He followed Hinduism.
Career
Rohit Bal started his career as a fashion designer in 1986 with his elder brother Rajeev Bal in a company known as Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd. He started his label in 1990. He created clothes for both men and women. Bal used lavish fabrics like velvet and brocade, and his designs were inspired by Indian culture and dignity.
Rohit Bal’s collection depicts Indian majesty
He was offered to work with the ‘Khadi Gram Udyog’ in Panchkula. Rohit mostly used lotus and peacock motifs in his designs. He had outlets in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and the Middle East and Europe.
Rohit Bal’s store in Delhi
After establishing himself as a successful entrepreneur, Rohit started expanding his business in India and abroad. Rohit made his name by designing costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Fashion Shows
Rohit Bal showcased his design work in many fashion shows all across the globe. He conducted shows in London, Paris, New York, Singapore, Moscow, Jakarta, Colombo, Sao, Paulo, Munich, Geneva, and many cities in India.
Controversies
Rohit Bal was arrested in New Delhi
In September 2017, Rohit Bal was arrested by the Delhi police in Defence Colony. Reportedly, Rohit’s neighbour Iqbal Singh, filed a complaint against him and his friends claiming the four men forcefully entered his house and “under the influence of alcohol, threatened him and created a ruckus.” The case was registered and Rohit Bal was released the next day on bail. Later, Bal’s assistant made a statement regarding the issue, and said,
It was a fight over car parking. It is over now and he (Bal) is taking rest.”
Awards
- In 2006, Rohit Bal won the ‘Designer of the Year’ at the Indian Fashion Awards.
- He won the ‘Designer of the Year’ at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.
- In 2020, he was recognized as “Iconic Fashion Designer of the country” by the jury of the Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards.
- In 2013, he won the Most Stylish Men’s Evening Wear Award at the PETA-Approved Vegan Fashion Awards.
- Rohit was honoured as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer in 2012.
Rohit Bal with an award
Death
He passed away due to cardiac arrest on 1 November 2024 in New Delhi at the age of 63.
Favourites
- Writer(s): Paulo Coelho, Thomas Hardy
- Sports: Tennis
- Song: ‘House Music’ by Benny Benassi
Facts/Trivia
- Rohit Bal collaborated with the international shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
- Rohit Bal was featured on the cover of ‘Face Magazine.’
Rohit Bal featured on the cover of a magazine
- His international client list included Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, and Uma Thurman.
- In 2003, Rohit designed watches for Nebula-Titan watches, which were sold in all the stores of Nebula-Titan stores.
- He was a brand ambassador for Omega watches.
- He later started jewellery designing.
Rohit Bal’s range of jewellery
- Rohit Bal had worked with brands like ‘Biba.’
References
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