Actor Ananya Panday, who walked the ramp for Rohit Bal's last fashion show, paid tribute to the late designer by wearing a suit that he designed for her mother 21 years ago. One of India's most celebrated fashion designers, Bal died on November 2 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 Panday as his showstopper. He was 63. ‘Chand Mera Dil’: Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani Star in Upcoming Romantic Drama Directed by Vivek Soni (View Posters).
Panday shared pictures from her cousin's wedding festivities where she wore a sea blue salwar suit which originally belonged to her mother Bhavana Pandey. "BRIDEEEEEE @deeyashroff Obsessed with my sister getting married but also not ready to let go of her yet but also very excited to have a brother now !! @mihirmadhvani. Also wearing my moms @rohitbalofficial from 21 years ago! (sic)" she captioned her photos.
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"Gudda forever," she added, referring to Bal's nickname. Bhavana Pandey, the star of "Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives", commented on Panday's post, saying "It looks great on you !!!!!"
Previously, the CTRL actor posted a picture from the fashion show on social media and said, "Gudda, On Shanti." Ananya Panday Has the Most Epic Reaction After Finding Her Picture on a Fuljhadi Packet, Says ‘That’s My Dream’ (Watch Video).
Last December, Bal was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Gurugram for cardiac issues. The Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 grand finale marked his runway comeback, and also his last showing, 10 months after the health scare.