Rohit Bal Age, Wiki and Bio

Rohit Bal

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/05/1961
Age63 years
BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Bio/Wiki

NicknameGudda
ProfessionFashion Designer

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
BrotherRajeev Bal
Sister(s)
  • Aruna Bal Sharma
  • Neera Bal
SpouseN/A
Children
SonNone
DaughterNone

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.

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

Rohit Bal is a renowned Indian fashion designer.
He designed costumes for Amitabh Bachchan on the show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Bal pursued fashion studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology after graduating.
In 1986, he co-founded Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd. with his brother.
In 1990, Rohit Bal launched his first independent fashion collection.
His designs blend traditional Indian patterns with a modern touch.
Time Magazine recognized him as 'India's Master of Fabric and Fantasy' in 1996.
Celebrities like Kajol and Ranveer Singh wear his designs.
Bal collaborated with brands like Christian Louboutin and Omega watches.
He worked as a designer for the Khadi Gram Udyog in the late 1990s.
Rohit Bal has little knowledge of technology and prefers classic design methods.
In 2010, he suffered a heart attack but recovered after emergency treatment.
He partnered with Mitsubishi and launched the Outlander Signature Collection.
Danish luxury brand Ege collaborated with him in 2012.
Bal became the brand ambassador for Linen Club in 2012.
He opened the restaurant 'Veda' in New Delhi in 2014 with Alok Aggarwal.
Veda earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveller's Top 100 Restaurants list.
Bal styled international celebrities like Uma Thurman and Naomi Campbell.
He faced struggles with alcohol addiction and required medical care.
Reports suggest Rohit Bal's health was critical in November 2023.