Rohit Bal
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Rohit Bal is a fashion designer from New Delhi
, India. He designs for men and women, and has bridal and evening collections in addition to day-wear and ready-to-wear.
Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in India, to work with them. Bal bagged the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He was also made 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, India. He designs for men and women, and has bridal and evening collections in addition to day-wear and ready-to-wear.
Early Life
Rohit Bal was born in Kashmir and graduated from St. Stephens College, in history. He also studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Hailed as 'Master of Fabrics' by Time magazine, Bal has now joined the bandwagon of designers who have designed for the popular Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan's game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Bal has designed Bachchan's outfits for the latest season of the show that premiered on 15th August 2011 on Star Plus.Career and Success
Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal at in New Delhi in 1986, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in India, to work with them. Bal bagged the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He was also made 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.