Rohit Bal suffers heart attack

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Well-known fashion designer Rohit Bal suffered a heart attack on February 23, 2010 and has been admitted to Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon, a source close to the designer said. (BCCL/Sl Shanth Kumar)

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Rohit Bal, 42, suffered an attack at his Defence Colony residence and was initially rushed to Aashlok Hospital in Safdarjung Enclave in South Delhi. He was later shifted to Medicity.

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All his family members are with him in the hospital. Rohit, popularly known as 'Gudda' in the fashion industry, has been described as master of fabric and fantasy.

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Apart from designing for many Bollywood celebs, Rohit Bal also has international clients like Uma Thurman, Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell and Anna Kournikova.

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Rohit Bal is also brand ambassador of Omega watches since 2001 and has ventured into the hotel business by launching two restaurants, Veda and Cibo in the capital, Delhi. (BCCL)

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Rohit started his career with his brother in 1986, and started his own first independent collection in 1990. (BCCL/Sl Shanth Kumar)

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Now a days, his masterpieces are sold at $15,000 and above. (BCCL/Sl Shanth Kumar)

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Some of his clients include celebrities like Uma Thurman, Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell and Anna Kournikova. (BCCL/Sl Shanth Kumar)