Veteran fashion designer Satya Paul, known for giving the Indian saree a contemporary touch, passed away at the age of 79, his son Puneet Nanda said.
Paul, who had suffered a stroke in December, breathed his last at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore on Wednesday, 6 January.
Nanda, in a lengthy message on Facebook, said though there’s grief for his father’s loss, the family is also celebrating the wholesome life the designer led.
“He couldn’t have had a sweeter life or passage, at the feet of the Master. We are sad a bit, mostly rejoicing him, his life and now his passing with such a blessing,” Nanda wrote.
Actor Kangana Ranaut, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru have shared tributes have for the designer.
Read them here
#SatyaPaul, a shining example of what it means to live with immeasurable passion and unrelenting involvement. The distinct vision you brought to the Indian #fashion industry is a beautiful tribute to this. A privilege to have had you amongst us. Condolences & Blessings. -Sg pic.twitter.com/DNMZ0DXvOf
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) January 7, 2021
Om Shanti 🙏 https://t.co/GBlWx1C0vi
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 7, 2021
Sad to hear demise of most influenced Fashion Designer @satyapaul sir.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 7, 2021
His immense contribution in the fashion industry will be always remembered, My
heartfelt condolences to @puneetnanda and the family. #OmShanti 🙏
Oh nooooo! He was one of my favourite saree designers. So fun and yet effortless. RIP #SatyaPaul Ji. You filled our lives with your fabrics Colors and design. https://t.co/e0MZQ4vCio
— Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (@LakshmiManchu) January 7, 2021