Actor Ananya Panday, who walked the ramp for Rohit Bal’s last fashion show, paid tribute to the late designer by wearing a suit that he designed for her mother 21 years ago. Ananya Pandey recently attended the event, dressed in her mother, Bhavna Pandey’s 21 years old suit.
One of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, Bal died on November 2 at a South Delhi hospital following a heart attack weeks after showcasing his collection at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 grand finale with Panday as his showstopper. He was 63.
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Ananya Panday recently attended her cousin’s wedding and looked beautiful as she opted for a salwar suit, worn by her mother 21 years ago. The suit was designed by Rohit Bal 21 years ago. The actor shared a string of stunning pictures in the ensemble. Along with the post, she wrote, ” BriDEEEEEE @deeyashroff obsessed with my sister getting married but also not ready to let go of her yet but also very excited to have a brother now !! @mihirmadhvani also wearing my moms @rohitbalofficial from 21 years ago! Gudda forever (sic).” Bhavana commented on the post, “It looks great on you !!!!!.”
“Gudda forever,” she added, referring to Bal’s nickname.
Bhavana Pandey, the star of “Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives”, commented on Panday’s post, saying “It looks great on you !!!!!”
Last December, Bal was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Gurugram for cardiac issues. He was died on Friday at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack. Fashion Design Council confirmed the news. “We mourn the passing of Legendary designer Rohit Bal. He was a founding member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).