Rohit Bal facts for kids
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Rohit Bal
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Rohit Bal in 2016
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| Born | 8 May 1961 Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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| Died | 1 November 2024 (aged 63) New Delhi, India
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Woodlands House School Burn Hall School DPS Mathura Road |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi NIFT |
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Rohit Bal |
| Awards | IFA Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2004 |
Rohit Bal (8 May 1961 – 1 November 2024) was an Indian fashion designer, known for his designs catering to both men and women. He began his career in 1986, founding Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd with his brother, and debuted his independent collection in 1990. Bal's work includes collaborations with Khadi Gram Udyog and designing costumes for the popular show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
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Early life
Rohit Bal was born on 8 May 1961 in the city of Srinagar, in the Kashmir Valley of the erstwhile Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Pandit family.
Bal received his education from Woodlands House School and Burn Hall School in Srinagar, before his family was forced to move out of Kashmir, due to the Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1970s.
His family moved to New Delhi, where he completed his education at the Delhi Public School in Mathura Road. He later graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History from the St. Stephens College of the University of Delhi. He then also went on to study fashion at the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Career
Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 at the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.
Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in Panchkula, to work with them.
Bal designed costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai. Bal also ventured into designing jewellery.
Bal is best known for having used lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently employed rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs were elaborate and inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty. He also partnered with Biba Apparels to create Biba by Rohit Bal.
He was possessed of an international client base which included Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, and Uma Thurman among various Indian celebrities. He was also a brand ambassador for Omega watches.
Health and death
In 2010, Bal suffered a cardiac arrest and underwent an angioplasty procedure. In 2023, Bal suffered a heart ailment and was admitted in Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon.
On 1 November 2024, Bal died following a heart attack.
Accolades
Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He also won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001. He was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012. In 2020, he was recognized as "Iconic Fashion Designer of the country" by the jury of the Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards.
