New Delhi: Sarla Maheshwari, a well-known Doordarshan anchor, passed away in Delhi on Thursday at the age of 71. The veteran DD anchor was known for her soft and calm voice and graceful news presentation style.
Following the news of her demise, her former colleagues and others expressed condolences and remembered her for her remarkable command over language and her composed news delivery style.
Shammi Narang, Maheshwari’s former Doordarshan colleague, in a social media post, said that 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. 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,” Narang wrote on X.
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
The iconic DD newsreader was a known voice in almost every other Indian household during the 1980s and 1990s.
Confirming Maheshwari’s demise, her family said that her last rites will be held at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on at 4 pm.