Renowned Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Critical, On Ventilator at Medanta Hospital | Oneindia News
Stay tuned for the latest developments on the critical health condition of celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal. Currently on a ventilator at Medanta Hospital, join us for the unfolding updates on this iconic figure's health.
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00:00 In a critical turn of events, renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal is currently battling for
00:08 his life at Medanta Hospital in Delhi NCR, Gurugram.
00:13 Sources reveal that the designer was admitted to the ICU and put on a ventilator on November
00:18 23.
00:19 This distressing development comes as Bal, already dealing with a pro-existing cardiac
00:24 condition, faces a challenging health situation.
00:28 A close friend said, "Bal was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Thalia three days
00:33 ago.
00:34 His heart was sinking and he was unconscious.
00:37 His pacemaker gave seven shocks.
00:39 He was initially taken to Moolchand and when his condition deteriorated, he was rushed
00:44 to Medanta."
00:46 After surviving a massive heart attack in 2010, the designer Rohit Bal, now 62-year-old,
00:52 has been facing an uphill battle with his health.
00:56 Compounded by a worsening case of pancreatitis, his condition has deteriorated over the years.
01:03 The renowned designer has been grappling with serious health complications, necessitating
01:07 multiple hospitalisations in the last few months.
01:12 Renowned designer Rohit Bal has faced a tumultuous journey, grappling with alcohol abuse and
01:17 its consequential health issues.
01:19 Reports indicate that he has been in and out of rehab and hospital-seeking treatment.
01:25 This follows a history of health challenges, including a heart attack in February 2010
01:31 that led to an emergency angioplasty.
01:33 Born on May 8, 1961 in Srinagar, Rohit Bal embarked on his career journey in 1986, co-founding
01:41 Orchid Oversea Private Limited with his brother.
01:44 His independent collection took flight in 1990, marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious
01:50 career.
01:52 As an alumni of St. Stephen's College, he further earned his craft by studying fashion
01:57 at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi.
02:02 For nearly three decades, Rohit Bal has reigned supreme in the fashion world and earned numerous
02:07 prestigious awards.
02:09 Crowned Designer of the Year at the International Fashion Awards in 2001 and 2004, as well as
02:15 the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006, his influence is undeniable.
02:20 In 2012, he took the spotlight as the grand finale designer at Lakme Fashion Week.
02:26 Times magazine hailed him as India's master of fabric and fantasy.
02:32 In a revealing interview, Bal described himself as traditionalist, emphasising that his designs
02:37 are not dictated by fleeting trends.
02:39 Renowned for his global impact, he showcased his artistry in fashion shows across London,
02:45 Paris, New York, Singapore and Moscow.
02:48 Bal's creative endeavours extended beyond fashion into the culinary world, where he
02:54 inaugurated his first restaurant, Veda, in 2005.
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