Published 21:56 IST, November 4th 2024

Amul India Honours Rohit Bal With Heartfelt Social Media Tribute

The fashion world is in mourning following the passing of legendary designer Rohit Bal, who was cremated in Delhi on Saturday evening after battling health issues.

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fashion world is mourning demise of legendary designer Rohit Bal, who was cremated in national capital recently after battling health issues.
 

Tributes have been pouring in from across globe as friends, family, and admirers gar to remember man affectionately kwn as "Gudda."
 

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Amul India shared a poignant tribute on Instagram featuring a black and white graphic of designer alongside quote, "He fashioned India's style."
 

In ir post, Amul captioned, "#Amul Topical: Tribute to one of country's fashion design icons," highlighting Bal's significant contributions to Indian fashion.

 

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At Lodhi Road Crematorium on Saturday, numerous prominent figures from fashion and film industries came toger to bid farewell to Bal on Saturday.
 

Sunil Sethi, president of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), expressed his condolences, stating, "Rohit Bal was one of India's most talented and popular fashion designers. He was everyone's favourite. We will miss him a lot. He was a national treasure, and we have lost someone very important." 
 

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Bal, who was 63 at time of his demise, had been struggling with a heart ailment for some time and was hospitalized shortly before his death.
 

outpouring of tributes continued on social media, with former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen sharing a stalgic photo from a collaborative fashion show, stating, "An indomitable spirit and what a pioneer. Rest in peace #RohitBal."
 

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Actor Anil Kapoor also expressed his sorrow, ting, "Heartbroken to hear about Rohit Bal's passing. A true artist and visionary... His legacy will live on. Rest in peace."
 

Veteran actor Anupam Kher remembered Bal's vibrant personality, writing on Instagram, "He was vibrant, colourful, funny, genius, compassionate... Above all, a great human being." 
 

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FDCI also commemorated Bal's legacy, highlighting his role as a founding member and his unique ability to blend traditional and modern aestics in his work.
 

ir tribute read, "We mourn passing of Legendary designer Rohit Bal... His legacy of artistry and invation will live on in fashion world. Rest in peace, GUDDA."
 

In October 2024, Bal made a return to runway with his collection "Kaaynaat: A Bloom in Universe" at Lakme Fashion Week, showcasing his resilience after a challenging year marked by health issues.
 

His recent hospitalization in 2023 prompted a heartfelt mess to supporters, expressing gratitude for ir encourment.
Rohit Bal's death has left an undeniable void in Indian fashion landscape, and his contributions will be remembered for generations to come.
 

prayer meeting is scheduled to take place today in Delhi. 

 

--ANI--
 

21:56 IST, November 4th 2024