Fashion designer Rohit Bal was admitted to the Medanta Hospital due to a heart attack. One of his friends informed the media that his condition is critical and is currently being kept on life support and still, there’s no update regarding improvement in his health.
Rohit Bal was admitted to the hospital on November 23 with complications like dilated cardiomyopathy, uncontrolled diabetes, and acute kidney failure. Bal was rushed to the hospital after he experienced chest pain, and when doctors did his dialysis, they found out he was suffering from cardiomyopathy.
This was not the first time Bal was admitted to the hospital; earlier in November, he underwent some treatment at Medanta Hospital. Apart from that, he also underwent an emergency angioplasty in 2010 after suffering from a sudden heart attack.
About Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal is a designer by profession and was born on May 8, 1961, in Srinagar, Kashmir. He belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family, and there’s not much information available regarding his parents, but he has two siblings named Rajiv Bal and Aruna Bal Sharma.
Bal graduated with a degree in history from the prestigious St. Stephens College, University of Delhi. After that, he enrolled in a fashion course at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi. He started his career in 1986, along with his brother Rajiv Bal, when they started the company Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd., and later in 1990, he started his own independent collection.
Who is Rohit Bal’s Partner?
There’s not much information available online regarding Rohit’s current partner. However, a few years ago, he was in a relationship with a model named Lalit Tehlan. Later, the couple got separated, and the reason for their separation was not publicly disclosed.
Is Rohit Bal Gay?
There’s no doubt that Rohit Bal is gay, and he himself has accepted that he has interests in the same gender. His infamous affair with model Lalit Tehlan revealed everything about his sexuality. In one of the interviews, Bal said, “I think closed people are really very sad. In the day and time we are living, I don’t think anyone gives a damn about your sexuality.
No one cares who you spend your nights with. If you don’t come out of the closet, you will never be happy. You can’t be born a cat and act like a dog. It’s better to live one’s life with dignity and integrity,” Bal added.
Rohit Bal Awards & Recognitions
Bal has received numerous honors for his efforts and originality. He was given the ‘Designer of the Year’ honor at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. Additionally, he was the 2001 Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards’ “Designer of the Year” winner.
In 2012, he received the Lakme Grand Finale Designer award. The Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards jury named him the “Iconic Fashion Designer of the Country” in 2020.
Rohit Bal FAQs
A. Yes, Rohit Bal is gay and he himself has accepted this.
A. Rohit Bal is 62 years old.
A. There’s no information available about who Rohit Bal is dating, but earlier he was dating model Lalit Tehlan.
A. Yes, Rohit Bal is a Kashmiri Pandit.