Sonam Kapoor sobs uncontrollably as she walks at tribute show for late fashion designer Rohit Bal

At the Blenders Pride X FDCI Fashion Tour 2025 Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor walked the runway with deep emotion paying a heartfelt tribute to the legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal who left an indelible mark on the Indian fashion industryThe event held on February 1 at Le Meridien in Gurugram was more than just a fashion showcaseit was a poignant celebration of the life and legacy of the late designer who passed away at the age of 63View this post on InstagramA post shared by Pallav Paliwal pallav_paliwalView this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonam A Kapoor sonamkapoorAs Sonam Kapoor made her way down the ramp in Rohit Bals heavily embellished ivory outfit visibly moved it became clear how profoundly Bal had impacted not just the fashion world but also the people who had worked with him over the yearsIn an interview with ANI Kapoor shared her emotions saying I am so happy to be here for Gudda I have been privileged to wear his clothes many times and to have him design clothes for me also many times It feels wonderful to do probably his last showKapoor spoke fondly of Bals design philosophy which resonated deeply with her styleShe said The celebration of heritage the celebration of craftsmanship the idea is to celebrate everything beautiful and joyful That was him And I think in the same way I love wearing clothes exactly like thatWhen asked about the timelessness of Bals designs she added He embraced the Indian aesthetic so beautifully and that makes it very timeless and elegantRohit Bal affectionately known as Gudda by his close friends and admirers was celebrated for his ability to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilitiesHis unique vision and creativity shaped the Indian fashion landscape inspiring countless designers and fashion loversThe fashion show paid homage to Bal with a special runway presentation that featured sixtythree prominent figures from various fieldsFilmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar fashion designer JJ Valaya actor Eesha Gupta actor Rahul Dev and Mughda Godse also walked the ramp to pay tribute to the late fashion designerEach participant represented a different facet of the designers illustrious life and careerThe night was a touching celebration not just of Bals artistry but of the deep connections he formed throughout his lifeRohit Bals passing on November 1 left the fashion community in mourningEarlier Sonam Kapoor had shared an emotional tribute on Instagram recalling her experiences with the designerDear Gudda I hear about your passing on my way to celebrate Diwali in your gorgeous creation that you generously lent to me Ive been blessed to have known you worn you and walked for you multiple times I hope youre at peace Always your biggest fan she wroteThe Fashion Design Council of India FDCI also honoured Bals memory posting a tribute on social media saying We mourn the passing of Legendary designer Rohit Bal Known for his unique blend of traditional patterns with modern sensibilities Bals work redefined Indian fashion inspiring generationsBal who had faced health challenges in recent years made a triumphant return to the runway in October 2024 after a health scareHis collection Kaaynaat A Bloom in the Universe showcased at the Lakme Fashion Weeks grand finale proved that his creative spirit remained undeterredThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever