NEW DELHI, Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognizable faces of TV news in the 1980s and 1990s, died in Delhi on Thursday, family friend Shammi Narang said. He was 71.
Former Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away at the age of 71Maheshwari, who worked as a newsreader on Doordarshan from 1976 to 2005, was among the pioneers of TV news in India when it was broadcast for several hours throughout the day.
Narang, who was Maheshwari’s co-anchor, also announced the news on X and Instagram.
“I am deeply saddened to announce the tragic demise of my former co-news anchor at Doordarshan, Sarla Maheshwari,” Narang said.
He remembered Maheshwari as “the epitome of grace and courtesy”.
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“I am deeply saddened to announce the sad demise of my former co-news anchor Sarla Maheshwari at Doordarshan…Not only in looks but more so in heart, she had tremendous command over language and was a reservoir of knowledge. Her presence on Doordarshan screens had a unique aura,” she honored every social media space and she honored every post. Platform
His last rites will be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat at 4 pm.
According to reports, Maheshwari joined the public broadcaster after completing his PhD at Delhi University. In a career spanning three decades, Maheshwari saw the transition of television news from black-and-white to color broadcasts.
“Sincere tributes to Ms. Sarala Maheshwari from the Doordarshan family. She was a revered and respected newsreader of Doordarshan, who carved a niche in the Indian news world with her soft voice, precise diction and dignified presentation. Her simplicity, poise and personality instilled deep trust in the hearts of the national audience,” said ‘X’.
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