Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor, who walked the runway in fashion designer Rohit Bal’s creations at a fashion show, got emotional as she paid tribute to the couturier who passed away last year.
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According to videos circulating on social media, the actor was moved to tears as she was presenting one of the designer’s ensembles at the Blenders Pride X FDCI Fashion Tour 2025, held in Gurugram on Saturday.
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For the event, Kapoor wore a long, flowing white dress which she paired with an ivory floral jacket. She tied her hair in a bun which was bedecked with red roses.
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“An honor to walk in tribute to the legendary Rohit Bal at @fdciofficial x @blenderspridefashiontour. His artistry, vision, and legacy have shaped Indian fashion in ways beyond measure.
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“Stepping onto the runway in his memory was both emotional and inspiringโcelebrating a designer who was, and always will be, an icon. #RohitBal #LegendaryLegacy #FDCIxBlendersPrideFashionTour,” she wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday.
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One of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, Bal died on November 2, 2024 at a South Delhi hospital following a heart attack weeks after showcasing his collection at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 grand finale with actor Ananya Panday as his showstopper. He was 63.ย