Sonam Kapoor shared a screenshot of her speech with Rohit Bal via Instagram. (Source: @rheakapoor/Instagram)
Rohit Bal, 1 of India’s astir celebrated manner designers, passed distant successful Delhi connected Friday nighttime pursuing a bosom attack. He was 63. His past tryst with manner was successful October erstwhile helium presented his postulation astatine the expansive finale of Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024.
Along with sister and stylist Rhea, Sonam Kapoor paid tribute to Rohit Bal connected his passing by donning elements of 3 of his astir iconic looks from the immense expanse of his prolific career. Kapoor clubbed a achromatic quilled connection cervix portion from Bal’s Husn-e-Taihrat postulation of 2015, a aureate lace cape from Kroshni postulation from 2016, and a achromatic gown from Kaynaat postulation of 2024 to make her ain unsocial ensemble. Pulled backmost neat hair, sculpted cheeks and circular earrings completed her look.
Sonam besides penned a heart-felt tribute to Bal and posted it connected Instagram on with a bid of pictures wearing Bal’s creations connected the runway. “Dear gudda, I perceive astir your passing connected my mode to observe Diwali successful your gorgeous instauration that you generously lent to maine for the 2nd time. I’ve been blessed to person known you and worn you and walked for you aggregate times. I anticipation you are astatine peace. Always your biggest fan,” the histrion said.
Designer Anamika Khanna besides shared a moving station dedicated to Bal connected her Instagram, reminiscing her enslaved with the chap artist. “Rohit bal! My friend, mentor and guide! Someone who I cherished, respected and loved. You volition beryllium missed deeply. Moments similar these made it worthy their while. May your psyche beryllium successful plan forever.”
“Love you Anamika, I can’t halt tearing up” Kapoor commented connected Khanna’s post.
Fashion Development Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi confirmed Bal’s death connected Friday evening. According to him, Bal was admitted to Aashlok Hospital successful Safdarjung Enclave and was being treated by Dr Alok Chopra. “He had a cardiac arrest… bosom failure. Rohit was a legend, we are wholly shaken close now. We are trying to enactment retired details for the cremation tomorrow,” helium told PTI.
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