Why are people remembering him today?
Today, when TV news is reduced to debate, noise and accusations, people remember newsreaders like Sarla Maheshwari because they gave trust and dignity to news. Her simple style of Gujarati sarees, calm face and balanced voice – everything together created that positive image of DD, which people remember even today.
End of an era, but memories live forever
Sarla Maheshwari’s departure is not just the departure of one person, but the departure of an era when news used to be another name for trust. His voice may no longer resonate on TV, but his name will always be remembered with respect in the history of Indian television.