Jacob Smith

12 Feb 2026

Veteran Doordarshan Newsreader Sarla Maheshwari Passes Away at 71 Sar… – Jacob Smith

Veteran Doordarshan Newsreader Sarla Maheshwari Passes Away at 71 Sarla Maheshwari, a familiar face of Doordarshan during the 1980s and 1990s, has passed away in Delhi at the age of 71. She was part of the pioneering generation of Indian television newsreaders and served with Doordarshan from 1976 to 2005, earning respect for her calm and dignified presence on screen. #SarlaMaheshwari #Doordarshan #IndiaNews #Media