Sarla Maheshwari Dies: Veteran Doordarshan Anchor Passes Away

Sarla Maheshwari: Sarla Maheshwari, a renowned Doordarshan news anchor and a respected figure in Indian television, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 71. She had carved a special place in the hearts of viewers with her calm personality, simple delivery, and clear and precise pronunciation of Hindi. Her contribution to the history of Indian television news will always be remembered.

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Shammi Narang gave the news of Sarla Maheshwari's death (Shammi Narang gave the news of Sarla Maheshwari's death)

I feel utmost grief in announcing the sad demise of my ex co-News anchor at Doordarshan, Sarala Maheshwari 🙏

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… pic.twitter.com/VIX8khALBC

— Shammi Narang (@iamshamminarang) February 12, 2026

Let us tell you that former Doordarshan anchor Shammi Narang shared the sad news of Sarla Maheshwari 's demise on X. He wrote, "I am deeply saddened to share the sad demise of my former co-news anchor at Doordarshan, Sarla Maheshwari. She was an epitome of grace and etiquette. Beautiful not only in appearance but also in heart, she had a strong command of the language and was a treasure trove of knowledge. Her presence on the Doordarshan screen was truly unique. She respected everyone and uplifted every space she was a part of. I pray that God rests her soul in peace and gives strength to the Maheshwari family. Om Shanti."

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Doordarshan paid an emotional tribute on social media.

दूरदर्शन परिवार की ओर से श्रीमती सरला माहेश्वरी को भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। वह दूरदर्शन की सम्मानित और प्रतिष्ठित समाचार वाचिका थीं, जिन्होंने अपनी सौम्य आवाज़, सटीक उच्चारण और गरिमापूर्ण प्रस्तुति से भारतीय समाचार जगत में विशेष स्थान बनाया। उनकी सादगी, संयम और व्यक्तित्व ने दर्शकों… pic.twitter.com/Hx8glZI7rk

— Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) February 12, 2026

Doordarshan paid tribute to the deceased on its social media, saying, "On behalf of the Doordarshan family, our heartfelt tributes to Mrs. Sarla Maheshwari. She was a respected and revered newsreader for Doordarshan, 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 the hearts of viewers."

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Anil Gami expressed grief

Anil Gami, 66, one of her students at Zakir Hussain College, where she taught as a substitute lecturer for a year, fondly remembers Maheshwari as both a teacher and a newsreader. Gami said, “Most people remember her as a newsreader, but for me, she was a wonderful teacher. She taught us for a year before becoming a permanent faculty member at Hansraj. Despite being a Gujarati, she had a very good command of Hindi.”

Who was Sarla Maheshwari?

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Sarla was a well-known anchor on Doordarshan in the 1970s and 1980s. She was one of the first news anchors to present live news on Indian television. She began her career as a news announcer with Doordarshan in 1976, while pursuing her PhD and applying for a news anchor position. She worked as a news anchor with Doordarshan until 1984, and then moved to the UK, where she was a newsreader with the BBC until 1986. After the birth of her son, she returned to India and rejoined Doordarshan in 1988.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who was Sarla Maheshwari?

A. Sarla Maheshwari was a famous Doordarshan news anchor who made a special mark in Indian television journalism.

Q2. What was she known for?

A. She was known for her calm nature, simple personality and pure and clear pronunciation of Hindi.

Q3. When did she pass away?

A. He died on 12 February 2026 at the age of 71.

Q4. What was her contribution to Indian television?
 
A. She strengthened the reputation of credible and dignified journalism through news reading on Doordarshan.

Q5. How is she remembered by viewers?

A. Viewers saw him as a balanced, composed and credible news presenter.

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