** Doordarshan’s well-known news anchor Sarla Maheshwari ** died on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Delhi at the age of 71. Doordarshan National confirmed the news via social media, and paid a heartfelt tribute to one of its most famous people of the 1980s and beyond.
In a post on She worked as a newsreader on Doordarshan from 1976 to 2005, becoming a well-known name at a time when television broadcasting in India was limited and state-owned, pioneering reliable news delivery and also anchoring the country’s first color telecast during the 1982 Asian Games.
His old colleague and well-known anchor **Shammi Narang** expressed deep grief, calling him “an example of dignity and civility”. They emphasized her beauty of heart, tremendous command of language, immense knowledge and her unique aura on screen, adding that she respected everyone and lifted them up wherever she went. Narang announced his death on social media, and expressed personal condolences.
The All India Mahila Congress mourned her death, calling it “the end of a golden era of television journalism”, and praised her credibility and decency for future generations.
Maheshwari’s funeral is to be held today at 4 pm at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi.
His legacy will live on in Indian broadcasting as a symbol of balance, professionalism and trust, reminiscent of the era of measured, credible news presentation that characterized public service media.
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