Indian veteran Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71.
Doordarshan National shared the news on social media and paid a heartfelt tribute to the anchor who came a familiar voice in Indian homes for nearly three decades.
“On behalf of the Doordarshan family, we pay our heartfelt tribute to Mrs Sarla Maheshwari. She was a respected and revered Doordarshan newsreader who carved a special place in the Indian news world with her gentle voice, precise pronunciation, and dignified delivery.Her simplicity, restraint, and personality instilled a deep trust in her viewers,” the post read.
Known for her grace and precise Hindi pronunciation, Maheshwari witnessed the transformation of Indian television from black- and- white to colour broadcasts.
Following her death, tributes poured in from colleagues and viewers. Ex-Doordarshan anchor Shammi Narang shared, “She was the embodiment of grace and courtesy. Beautiful not just in appearance but even more so at heart, she had a remarkable command over language and was a reservoir of knowledge. Her presence on the Doordarshan screen had a unique aura.”
Narang added, “She respected everyone and uplifted every space she was part of. I pray that God grants her soul eternal peace and gives strength to the Maheshwari family.”
The All India Mahila Congress described her death as the “end of a golden era of television journalism” and stated, “Her credibility and decency will always be an inspiration for generations to come.”
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