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A brand beyond the founder: Lessons from Rohit Bal Designs, a year after his death
August 06, 2025 2:28 pm
The team that leads the fashion house is young, driven and doesn't come from privilege. Their hunger – and training by Rohit Bal – keeps a legacy alive
'When I unzipped the sherwaani, there was a fragrance, like Gudda's...': Arjun Rampal pays tribute to late Rohit Bal at India Couture Week
July 29, 2025 5:15 pm
Janhvi Kapoor turned showstopper for Jayanti Reddy, sashaying down the ramp in a blush pink sari with intricate silver embroidery.
Delhi High Court orders status quo on Rohit Bal's assets
February 05, 2025 12:54 pm
Lalit Tehlan, a friend who lived with Bal with their relationship extending to around two decades, has alleged that Bal’s step-siblings are trying to usurp the properties, including changing the locks on Bal’s Defence Colony property and stationing security guards at the property.
Sonam Kapoor wells up while paying tribute to Rohit Bal on the runway, says he ‘shaped Indian fashion in ways beyond measure’
February 02, 2025 11:11 am
Sonam Kapoor broke down on the runway as she paid tribute to her dear friend and legendary designer Rohit Bal.
Sonam Kapoor breaks down as she pays tribute to Rohit Bal while walking the ramp. Watch video
February 02, 2025 11:14 am
Sonam Kapoor was emotional as she walked the ramp to pay tribute to the fashion designer Rohit Bal.
Rohit Bal succession controversy: what are the elements of a valid will?
December 18, 2024 1:26 pm
Rohit Bal's will is the subject of a dispute between his long-time friend Lalit Tehlan, and his family, led by his step-brother Rajiv Bal. What are the contents of a will, and can it be challenged in court? We explain.
A test of wills: Who is Rohit Bal's ‘successor’?
December 14, 2024 10:35 pm
Refusing to confirm or deny if Rohit Bal had left a will bequeathing all he had to him as immediate family, Rajiv told The Indian Express, “I have no comments on a will. Lalit Tehlan has claimed he has a document that nobody has seen yet."
'Gudda forever': Ananya Panday wears 21-year-old Rohit Bal suit from mom Bhavana Pandey's wardrobe
November 13, 2024 2:45 pm
Ananya Panday’s choice of outfit not only honoured her mother's cherished piece but also paid homage to the legacy of one of India’s most iconic designers.
What makes Rohit Bal live forever in our hearts
November 05, 2024 6:49 pm
India lost one of its most creative and inspired fashion designers on November 1. Rohit Bal was a pioneer, who showed us what haute couture was all about, who made us see design as an artform
Suvir Saran writes: How Rohit Bal taught me to accept myself
November 03, 2024 10:43 pm
As a young queer individual, I found in Gudda — as we called him — a source of comfort and strength at a time when India had few gay icons
ROHIT BAL PHOTOS
Sonam Kapoor breaks down while remembering Rohit Bal on the ramp
February 02, 2025 1:42 pm
Sonam Kapoor shared a close friendship with Rohit Bal.
'The legend is no more': A pictorial tribute to ace fashion designer Rohit Bal
November 01, 2024 11:05 pm
Rohit Bal, born in Srinagar, was an alumnus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi.
Khadi - Transcending Boundaries: Rohit Bal, Anju Modi, Payal Jain showcase latest collections
April 24, 2018 5:33 pm
‘Khadi – Transcending Boundaries’, a fashion show presented by Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) provided a stage to the handspun pieces, inspired by the country's fabric of freedom, khadi.
Under the Rainbow: Rohit Bal, Namrata Joshipura and others dress up transgender models for a unique fashion show in Delhi
December 30, 2017 4:13 pm
Kitty Su, one of the most famous night clubs in Delhi, organised 'Under the Rainbow', a unique fashion show featuring transgender models, drag queens and differently-abled people. Designers like Rohit Bal, Namrata Joshipura, Pallavi Mohan and others lend their support.
India Couture Week 2017: Arjun Rampal is a stunning showstopper for Rohit Bal on Day 1
July 25, 2017 1:08 pm
Actor Arjun Rampal transported fashionistas back to his modelling days when he hit the ramp in a black bandhgala and pants with designer Rohit Bal's newly introduced cock motif on the opening day of the India Couture Week.
Best of LFW SR'16: Rohit Bal, Kareena, Laxmi, Sunny Leone, Wendell Rodricks set the ramp on fire
April 04, 2016 2:28 pm
The Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2016 was a resounding success with the crème de la crème of the fashion industry pouring in with fabulous collections, along with some serious star power. Here are highlights from the 2016 edition.
LFW Summer-Resort 2016 Grand Finale: Kareena turns showstopper for Rohit Bal's ethereal Koroshini collection
April 04, 2016 1:15 pm
The celebrity designer pulled out all stops to end the LFW SR'16 in style, where drama was intricately coupled with grandeur.
Kareena turns regal for Rohit Bal at Lakme Fashion Week finale; Ileana, Shraddha on the ramp too
April 04, 2016 9:56 am
Ace designer Rohit Bal along with his muse Kareena Kapoor Khan gave an astonishing closure to the Lakme Fashion Week 2016, with his line stunningly portraying the essence of life and existence. Rohit Bal, who is celebrating his silver jubilee in the fashion industry this year, turned the finale designer for the fashion week after 2012.
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