Fashion icon Rohit Bal, 62, is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital in the National Capital Region, battling a critical cardiac condition. Sources reveal that the designer, known for his distinctive style and creativity, is currently on ventilator support.
This is not the first time Rohit Bal has faced health challenges. Reports indicate that the designer has been in and out of rehab and hospitals for alcohol-related issues. It is leading to subsequent health problems. In November of the previous year, Bal admitted to Medanta Hospital in a critical condition, receiving a visit from his longtime friend, actor Arjun Rampal.
A close friend shared insights into Bal’s previous health struggles, stating, “Gudda is in very bad shape. He was almost dead in November. The doctors had to flush out alcohol and sleeping pills from his system when his friends took him to the hospital.”
Rohit Bal had previously undergone an emergency
Rohit Bal had previously undergone an emergency angioplasty in February 2010 following a heart attack. Born on May 8, 1961, in Srinagar. He embarked on his fashion journey in 1986 by founding Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd with his brother. Bal launched his independent collection in 1990, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion industry.
An alumnus of St. Stephens College, Rohit Bal pursued fashion studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi. Over the years, he garnered several accolades, including the ‘Designer of the Year’ award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. And also the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012. In 2020, he was honored as the “Iconic Fashion Designer of the country” at the Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards.
With an international clientele that includes names like Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Uma Thurman, and various Indian celebrities. Bal has solidified his position as a global fashion force. Additionally, he serves as an ambassador for Omega watches.
Apart from his contributions to the fashion world, Rohit Bal has also left his mark in the entertainment industry by designing costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
The news of Rohit Bal’s critical condition has sent shockwaves through the fashion and entertainment communities. With many expressing their concern and sending wishes for his speedy recovery. The designer’s impact on the fashion industry and his artistic legacy widely acknowledged as the industry awaits updates on his health.
