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	\|birth_place = [[Kashmir]], [[India]]		\|education = [[Woodlands House School]] <br /> [[Burn Hall School]] <br /> [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road\|DPS Mathura Road]]
	\|education = Woodlands, [[Burn Hall School]], [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]], [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]],		\|alma_mater = [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi\|St. Stephens College]], [[University of Delhi\|Delhi Uni.]] <br /> [[National Institute of Fashion Technology\|NIFT]]
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	\|awards= IFA Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2004		\|label_name = Rohit Bal
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	'''Rohit Bal''' ~~(born 8 May 1961)~~ is a [[~~fashion design~~]]~~er from~~ [[~~New Delhi~~]]~~, India~~. He designs for both men and women.		'''Rohit Bal''' is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[fashion designer]]. He designs for both men and women.

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Rohit Bal was born in Srinagar, [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu & Kashmir]]. He graduated from [[Burn Hall School]], [[Srinagar]] and then received ~~a bachelor~~'s degree in ~~history~~ from [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi\|St. Stephens College]].<ref name="Explosive">{{cite web \| last =Dugal \| first =Jasmeen \| title =Rohit Bal \| work =Know Your Designers \| publisher =Explosive Fashion \| url =http://www.explosivefashion.in/know_your_designers.php?id=21 \| accessdate =14 May 2012 }}</ref> He went on to study fashion at [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]], Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal - Rohit Bal Biography, Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Profile & Collection\|url=http://www.indobase.com/fashion/fashion-designers/rohit-bal.html\|website=www.indobase.com\|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>		Rohit Bal was born in the [[city]] of [[Srinagar]] in the [[Kashmir Valley]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir state]] of [[India]] on 8th May, 1961 into a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] family. He graduated from [[Woodlands House School]] and then [[Burn Hall School]] in [[Srinagar]] before having to move to [[New Delhi]] with his family for being a [[Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus\|Kashmiri Hindu]] during the [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir]] and attending [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]]. Bal then received his [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[History]] from [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi\|St. Stephens College]], [[University of Delhi]].<ref name="Explosive">{{cite web \| last =Dugal \| first =Jasmeen \| title =Rohit Bal \| work =Know Your Designers \| publisher =Explosive Fashion \| url =http://www.explosivefashion.in/know_your_designers.php?id=21 \| accessdate =14 May 2012 }}{{bsn\|date=July 2021}}</ref> He went on to study fashion at the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] in Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal - Rohit Bal Biography, Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Profile & Collection\|url=http://www.indobase.com/fashion/fashion-designers/rohit-bal.html\|website=www.indobase.com\|access-date=2020-05-10}}{{bsn\|date=July 2021}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
	Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.<ref name=Explosive/>		Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in [[New Delhi]] in 1986 the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.<ref name=Explosive/>

	Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in [[Panchkula]], to work with them.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Kumar\|first=Sheila\|date=2013-06-22\|title=Khadi does the catwalk\|language=en-IN\|work=The Hindu\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/khadi-does-the-catwalk/article4840659.ece\|access-date=2020-05-17\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>		Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in [[Panchkula]], to work with them.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Kumar\|first=Sheila\|date=2013-06-22\|title=Khadi does the catwalk\|language=en-IN\|work=The Hindu\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/khadi-does-the-catwalk/article4840659.ece\|access-date=2020-05-17\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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	Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chennai. Bal has also ventured into designing jewellery.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Arora \|first1=Tony \|title=India’s Fashion ‘Bad Boy’ \|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/300644/india-s-fashion-bad-boy \|accessdate=7 June 2019 \|work=[[Bangkok Post]] \|date=2 July 2012}}</ref>		Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chennai. Bal has also ventured into designing jewellery.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Arora \|first1=Tony \|title=India’s Fashion ‘Bad Boy’ \|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/300644/india-s-fashion-bad-boy \|accessdate=7 June 2019 \|work=[[Bangkok Post]] \|date=2 July 2012}}</ref>
	He is best known for his use of lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently uses rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs are elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Ahuja\|first=Shilpa\|title=Rohit Bal Autumn Winter 2015 Couture Fashion Show Review\|url=http://shilpaahuja.com/fashion/fashion-week/rohit-bal-autumn-winter-2015-couture-fashion-show/\|publisher=Shilpa's Lifestyle Blog\|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/india-couture-week-2016-the-finale-by-rohit-bal-was-a-showcase-of-opulence-and-grandeur-2934499/\|title=India Couture Week 2016: The finale by Rohit Bal was a showcase of opulence and grandeur\|date=2016-07-25\|access-date=2016-08-04}}</ref>		He is best known for his use of lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently uses rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs are elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Ahuja\|first=Shilpa\|title=Rohit Bal Autumn Winter 2015 Couture Fashion Show Review\|url=http://shilpaahuja.com/fashion/fashion-week/rohit-bal-autumn-winter-2015-couture-fashion-show/\|publisher=Shilpa's Lifestyle Blog\|accessdate=6 August 2015}}{{bsn\|date=July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/india-couture-week-2016-the-finale-by-rohit-bal-was-a-showcase-of-opulence-and-grandeur-2934499/\|title=India Couture Week 2016: The finale by Rohit Bal was a showcase of opulence and grandeur\|date=2016-07-25\|access-date=2016-08-04\|work=Indian Express}}</ref>

	He has an international client base that includes [[Cindy Crawford]], Pamela Anderson and Uma Thurman among various Indian celebrities.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal: Facts You Need To Know About This Indian Designer\|url=https://www.utsavpedia.com/fashion-cults/indias-answer-to-new-age-indian-fashion-rohit-bal/\|date=2013-07-15\|website=Utsavpedia\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref> He is also an ambassador for Omega watches.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal is part of the BoF 500\|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/rohit-bal\|website=The Business of Fashion\|language=en-GB\|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>		He has an international client base that includes [[Cindy Crawford]], Pamela Anderson and Uma Thurman among various Indian celebrities.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal: Facts You Need To Know About This Indian Designer\|url=https://www.utsavpedia.com/fashion-cults/indias-answer-to-new-age-indian-fashion-rohit-bal/\|date=2013-07-15\|website=Utsavpedia\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-10}}{{bsn\|date=July 2021}}</ref> He is also an ambassador for Omega watches.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohit Bal is part of the BoF 500\|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/rohit-bal\|website=The Business of Fashion\|language=en-GB\|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>

	== ~~Awards & Recognition~~ ==		== Accolades ==
	Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He has also won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.<ref name="Explosive" /> He was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Rohit Bal to host Lakme Grand Finale\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=7 July 2012\|last=Vyavahare\|first=Renuka\|date=23 February 2012\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|accessdate=14 May 2012}}</ref>		Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He has also won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.<ref name="Explosive" /> He was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Rohit Bal to host Lakme Grand Finale\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=7 July 2012\|last=Vyavahare\|first=Renuka\|date=23 February 2012\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|accessdate=14 May 2012}}</ref> In 2020, he was recognized as "Iconic Fashion Designer of the country" by the jury of the Rajnigandha Pearls India Fashion Awards.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Alison\|date=27 February 2020\|title=The India Fashion Awards Presented by Rajnigandha Silver Pearls: - World of Fashion & Technology\|url=https://www.asiaradiosales.com/the-india-fashion-awards-presented-by-rajnigandha-silver-pearls/\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-09-12\|website=Asia Radio Sales\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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{{Infobox fashion designer
|image = Rohit Bal in 2016.jpg
|caption = Rohit Bal in 2016
|name = Rohit Bal
|nationality = Indian
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1961|05|08}}
|birth_place = [[Kashmir]], [[India]]
|education = Woodlands, [[Burn Hall School]], [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]], [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]],
|label_name = Rohit Bal
|significant_design=
|awards= IFA Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2004
|website = {{url|www.rohitbal.com}}
}}

'''Rohit Bal''' (born 8 May 1961) is a [[fashion design]]er from [[New Delhi]], India. He designs for both men and women.

== Early life ==
Rohit Bal was born in Srinagar, [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]]. He graduated from [[Burn Hall School]], [[Srinagar]] and then received a bachelor's degree in history from [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephens College]].<ref name="Explosive">{{cite web | last =Dugal | first =Jasmeen | title =Rohit Bal | work =Know Your Designers | publisher =Explosive Fashion | url =http://www.explosivefashion.in/know_your_designers.php?id=21 | accessdate =14 May 2012 }}</ref> He went on to study fashion at [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]], Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rohit Bal - Rohit Bal Biography, Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Profile & Collection|url=http://www.indobase.com/fashion/fashion-designers/rohit-bal.html|website=www.indobase.com|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>

==Career==
Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.<ref name=Explosive/>

Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in [[Panchkula]], to work with them.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Sheila|date=2013-06-22|title=Khadi does the catwalk|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/khadi-does-the-catwalk/article4840659.ece|access-date=2020-05-17|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Bal has designed costumes for the popular Indian game show ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]''.<ref name=Explosive/>

Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chennai. Bal has also ventured into designing jewellery.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Tony |title=India’s Fashion ‘Bad Boy’ |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/300644/india-s-fashion-bad-boy |accessdate=7 June 2019 |work=[[Bangkok Post]] |date=2 July 2012}}</ref>
He is best known for his use of lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently uses rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs are elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ahuja|first=Shilpa|title=Rohit Bal Autumn Winter 2015 Couture Fashion Show Review|url=http://shilpaahuja.com/fashion/fashion-week/rohit-bal-autumn-winter-2015-couture-fashion-show/|publisher=Shilpa's Lifestyle Blog|accessdate=6 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/india-couture-week-2016-the-finale-by-rohit-bal-was-a-showcase-of-opulence-and-grandeur-2934499/|title=India Couture Week 2016: The finale by Rohit Bal was a showcase of opulence and grandeur|date=2016-07-25|access-date=2016-08-04}}</ref>

He has an international client base that includes [[Cindy Crawford]], Pamela Anderson and Uma Thurman among various Indian celebrities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rohit Bal: Facts You Need To Know About This Indian Designer|url=https://www.utsavpedia.com/fashion-cults/indias-answer-to-new-age-indian-fashion-rohit-bal/|date=2013-07-15|website=Utsavpedia|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref> He is also an ambassador for Omega watches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rohit Bal is part of the BoF 500|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/rohit-bal|website=The Business of Fashion|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>

== Awards & Recognition ==
Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He has also won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.<ref name="Explosive" /> He was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rohit Bal to host Lakme Grand Finale|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707100348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-23/designers/31030314_1_finale-designer-rohit-bal-indian-textiles|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|last=Vyavahare|first=Renuka|date=23 February 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=14 May 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Rohit Bal}}
*[http://www.rohitbal.com Official website]
*{{IMDb name|1226864}}

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[[Category:Indian male fashion designers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1967 births]]
[[Category:St. Stephen's College, Delhi alumni]]
[[Category:Artists from Delhi]]
[[Category:University of Delhi alumni]]
[[Category:Delhi Public School alumni]]
[[Category:LGBT people from India]]
[[Category:LGBT fashion designers]]
[[Category:National Institute of Fashion Technology alumni]]
[[Category:Fashion labels from India]]