February 12, New Delhi: Veteran Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognizable faces on DD's news broadcasts in the 1980s and 1990s, passed away in Delhi. She was 71.
Maheshwari will be remembered for her simple grace and composure during a time when news presenters were known as "news readers," and Doordarshan was the dominant broadcast platform in the country.
According to a family statement, her cremation will take place at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on February 12 at 4 pm.
She served as a Doordarshan news anchor from 1976 to 2005, remaining a familiar and recognizable voice and face for viewers in the pre-24x7 television era.
Maheshwari began her career as an announcer after auditioning for Doordarshan while pursuing her PhD at Delhi University. She later transitioned to news reading and witnessed the evolution of Indian television from black-and-white to color broadcasts.
(Caption: Iconic DD newsreader Sarla Maheshwari passes away)
