India lost one of its ace fashion designers, Rohit Bal, who passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving the entire Bollywood fraternity in shock. A few days ago, he made his grand comeback at Lakme Fashion Week 2024, where Ananya Panday turned showstopper for him.
Filmmaker Karan Johar mourned his loss and revealed that for a Diwali party last night, he ‘unknowingly’ wore Bal’s latest collection. Sharing photos of himself in Rohit’s designs on Instagram, he wrote, “I saw Gudda’s collection and show and, as always, marvelled at what a stunning artist, craftsmen, fashion legend he is… I say this with a heavy heart and in the present tense because his art and irreplaceable contribution to the fashion industry will remain forever.
“I told myself that I wanted to wear his latest collection on Diwali.. and requested for some of his stunning pieces. Unknowingly last night I wore him and clicked some images and got into my car and then read the heartbreaking news of his passing. He is a pioneer and a bona fide legend and will be missed by everyone’s lives he touched. Rest in peace, Gudda,” wrote Johar.
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