Rohit Bal passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2024, due to a threatening prolonged illness. At the age of 63, it was a massive shock for the fashion industry to lose one of its biggest designers. The heartbreaking news of Rohit Bal's demise shocked the global fashion industry, not just in India. From BBC to the New York Times, everyone was talking about the unfortunate demise of the iconic fashion designer.

For the uninitiated, Rohit Bal was reportedly the first designer who dressed renowned Hollywood celebrities like Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and many more. The TIME magazine recognised him as 'India's Master of Fabric and Fantasy' in their special column about the iconic designer, who inspired generations with his incredible work. Even more remarkable is that Rohit Bal belonged to an ordinary family and had no connections in the fashion world. Yet, he went on to engrave his name in the history of India's fashion industry.