Rohit Bal

Fashion Designer

Indian Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/05/1961
Age63 years (died on 01, Nov, 2024)
BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Date of Death01/11/2024

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameGudda

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Woodlands House School, Srinagar
  • Burn Hall School, Srinagar
  • Delhi Public School, New Delhi
College/University
  • St. Stephen's College, Delhi University
  • National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi
Qualification(s)
  • First class degree in History at St. Stephens, Delhi University
  • Fashion studies at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionHinduism
CasteKashmiri Pandit
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesWatching Films, Playing Tennis

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/PartnersLalit Tehlan (2009-2011) (Model)

Family

FatherDuffy Bal (died of a heart attack in 1968)
MotherRakka Bal
Siblings
  • Rajeev Bal
  • Aruna Bal Sharma
  • Neera Bal
  • Rajiv Bal

Career

Awards
  • In 2006, Rohit Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards.
  • In 2001, he won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards.
  • In 2012, he was honoured as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer.
  • In 2013, he won the Most Stylish Men's Evening Wear Award at the PETA-Approved Vegan Fashion Awards.
  • In 2020, he was recognized as 'Iconic Fashion Designer of the country' by the jury of the Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards.
  • In 2001 and 2004, he won Designer of the Year at the International Fashion Awards.
  • In 2001, he won Designer of the Year at the International Fashion Awards
  • In 2004, he won Designer of the Year at the International Fashion Awards
  • In 2006, he won the Designer of the Year award at the Indian Fashion Awards
Career Start1986 (co-founded Orchid Overseas Pvt. Ltd. with brother Rajiv Bal); 1990 (launched independent label)
Signature StyleBlend of traditional Indian heritage with modern sensibilities, featuring motifs like lotus and peacock, luxurious fabrics, and elaborate embroidery inspired by Mughal artistry, mythology, and nature
Notable Clients
Brand Collaborations
  • Hidesign
  • Oriflame
  • Mitsubishi Outlander
  • Windproof Zippo Lighter
  • Omega watches (brand ambassador)
  • Swatch Group (sponsored)
  • Khadi Gram Udyog
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Linen Club (brand ambassador from 2012)
  • Ege (Danish luxury brand, 2012)
  • Swatch Group
Restaurants
  • Veda (New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata)
  • Cibo (fine dining Italian restaurant)

Favourites

Writer(s)
  • Thomas Hardy
  • Paulo Coelho
BookCatch 22 by Joseph Heller
SongHouse Music by Benny Benassi
Restaurant(s)
  • Veda Restaurant in New Delhi
  • Bukhara in New Delhi
  • Nobu Downtown in New York
ArtistM. F. Husain
Cuisine(s)
  • Kashmiri
  • Italian
FoodYakhni
ColourIvory

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rohit Bal is a renowned Indian fashion designer.
2. He designed costumes for Amitabh Bachchan on the show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
3. Bal pursued fashion studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology after graduating.
4. In 1986, he co-founded Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd. with his brother.
5. In 1990, Rohit Bal launched his first independent fashion collection.
6. His designs blend traditional Indian patterns with a modern touch.
7. Time Magazine recognized him as 'India's Master of Fabric and Fantasy' in 1996.
8. Celebrities like Kajol and Ranveer Singh wear his designs.
9. Bal collaborated with brands like Christian Louboutin and Omega watches.
10. He worked as a designer for the Khadi Gram Udyog in the late 1990s.
11. Rohit Bal has little knowledge of technology and prefers classic design methods.
12. In 2010, he suffered a heart attack but recovered after emergency treatment.
13. He partnered with Mitsubishi and launched the Outlander Signature Collection.
14. Danish luxury brand Ege collaborated with him in 2012.
15. Bal became the brand ambassador for Linen Club in 2012.
16. He opened the restaurant 'Veda' in New Delhi in 2014 with Alok Aggarwal.
17. Veda earned a spot on Condรฉ Nast Traveller's Top 100 Restaurants list.
18. Bal styled international celebrities like Uma Thurman and Naomi Campbell.
19. He faced struggles with alcohol addiction and required medical care.
20. Reports suggest Rohit Bal's health was critical in November 2023.
21. His runway shows were dramatic spectacles often set in historic locations with artistic choreography
22. His family owned cinema theatres Regal and Amresh Talkies in Srinagar
23. He was one of the first wave of designers in India who pioneered fashion design as a profession in the 1990s
24. Rohit Bal was recognized by Time Magazine as India's Master of Fabric and Fantasy in 1996
25. In 1986, he co-founded Orchid Overseas Pvt. Ltd. with his brother Rajiv Bal
26. He collaborated with Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in India, to promote traditional Indian textiles
27. He had flagship stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai
28. In 2010, he suffered a heart attack and underwent emergency angioplasty
29. In 2023, he was hospitalized at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon due to cardiac issues
30. He had a deep understanding of the psyche of the fashion world, reflected in his intelligent, studied, and imaginative collections
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