Legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal was cremated in Delhi on Saturday evening. Several members from the fashion and film industry gathered together at Lodhi Road Crematorium to bid goodbye to their beloved "Gudda." Actor Arjun Rampal also came along with his girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades and prayed for the departed soul.
Rohit Bal's funeral was also attended by Sunil Sethi, the president of Fashion Design Council of India, designers JJ Valaya and Nitin Bal Chauhan among many others. Speaking with ANI, Sunil Sethi paid his heartfelt condolences. "Rohit Bal was India's one of the 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.
.." he said.
Designer Nitin Bal Chauhan also poke highly of Rohit Bal. "Rohit Bal was an inspiration to many. He was extremely passionate about his shows.
..he surprised everyone with his brilliance.
Fashion industry is incomplete without him," Nitin said. Rohit Bal had been battling a heart ailment for a while. On Friday, he was rushed to the hospital but didn't make it.
He left for his heavenly abode at the age of 63. Many celebs also took to their social media handles to pay tributes to Rohit Bal. Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen honoured the late designer, sharing a nostalgic photo from one of their collaborative fashion shows.
She reflected, "An indomitable spirit and what a pioneer. Rest in peace #RohitBal." Actor Anil Kapoor expr.
