18 Facts About Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal was an Indian fashion designer, known for his designs catering to both men and women.

Rohit Bal began his career in 1986, founding Orchid Oversea Pvt.

Rohit Bal was born on 8 May 1961 in the city of Srinagar, in the Kashmir Valley of the erstwhile Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Pandit family.

Rohit Bal received his education from Woodlands House School and Burn Hall School in Srinagar, until his family left Kashmir, well before the start of the separatist Insurgency, in the 1970s.

Rohit Bal's family settled in New Delhi, where he completed his education at the Delhi Public School in Mathura Road.

Rohit Bal later graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History from the St Stephen's College, Delhi.

Rohit Bal studied fashion through a short course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, and later taught students at the Institute as guest faculty.

Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 at the Company Orchid Overseas Pvt.

Rohit Bal was chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in Panchkula, to work with them.

Rohit Bal designed costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Rohit Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Rohit Bal is best known for having used lotus and peacock motifs.

Rohit Bal frequently employed rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs were elaborate and inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.

Rohit Bal partnered with Biba Apparels to create Biba by Rohit Bal.

Rohit Bal died in New Delhi on 1 November 2024, at the age of 63 from a cardiac-related issue.

Rohit Bal won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.

Rohit Bal won 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006.

Rohit Bal was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012.