The passing of legendary fashion designer has sent shockwaves through both the entertainment and fashion industries. Rohit had been admitted to Aashlok Hospital in Safdarjung Enclave in Delhi. A while ago, on Friday, he breathed his last following heart ailment.
He was 63. Even as people from the film industry were busy with Diwali celebrations, they took to social media to share their condolences and share fond memories of the designer. 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 known as 'Gudda' by his admirers.
wrote, "Dear gudda l hear about your passing on my way to celebrate diwali in your gorgeous creation that you generosally lent to me for the second time l've been blessed to have known you and worn you and walked for you multiple times. I hope you're at peace. Always your biggest fan.
" She also posted a few pictures with Rohit Bal. Her sister and stylist Rhea Kapoor made an elaborate post highlighting Bal's work. She also shared a screenshot of her and Sonam's last conversation with him.
The Kapoor sisters had messaged him to congratulate for his final show at the Lakme Fashion Week. Actor Ananya Panday, who recently got the chance to be the "last" muse of Rohit Bal in his comeback show at the Lakme Fashion Week 2024, too, paid her heartfelt condolences. She shared an adorable picture with Rohit Bal from the show and wrote, " Gudda (Red heart emoji.
