Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1954 |
| Age | 71 years (died on 12, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
| Date of Death | 12/02/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Sarla Maheshwari
12/02/2026
Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari died in New Delhi on 12/02/2026 at the age of 71. Doordarshan National and former co-anchor Shammi Narang announced her death, and her last rites were held the same day at Nigambodh Ghat. Colleagues and media outlets remembered her calm, trusted presence on Indian television news from 1976 to 2005.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sarla Maheshwari was an Indian journalist and newsreader best known for her work with Doordarshan. | |
| She was widely recognized for her graceful Hindi anchoring and for being one of the prominent voices of Indian television news during the colour TV era. | |
| She worked as a news reader with DD National, and her television career ran from 1976 to 2005. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Delhi University |
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Personal Life
| Father | Described in an interview as her harshest critic, and credited by her with her success |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/1984 |
Family
| Husband | Pawan Maheshwari (Gastroenterologist) |
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| Siblings | 3 |
Career
| Field | Journalism |
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| Joined | 1976 |
| Designation | News Reader |
Style Quotient
| Signature Attire | Gujarati sarees |
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| Anchoring Style | Calm, graceful and precise news delivery |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sarla Maheshwari was a renowned Indian newsreader on Doordarshan known for her unique news reading style. | |
| 2. She made history by anchoring the first color telecast during the transition from Black and White TV. | |
| 3. In 1976, while doing her PhD at Delhi University, she auditioned for the announcer position at Doordarshan. | |
| 4. She began her career as a scriptwriter for children's programs and worked as an announcer on television. | |
| 5. Even while working at Doordarshan, she continued teaching at Delhi University. | |
| 6. In 1982, she started her role as a newsreader, ushering in the era of colored TV broadcasts in India. | |
| 7. Sarla Maheshwari met her husband, Pawan Maheshwari, in 1983 and they married in 1984. | |
| 8. After marrying in 1984, she moved to England with her husband to work at BBC England. | |
| 9. Returning to India in 1986, she resumed her role as a news anchor at Doordarshan in 1988. | |
| 10. During times of Punjab militancy, she faced threats from militants for broadcasting news. | |
| 11. She announced the news of Rajiv Gandhi's death on Doordarshan in May 1991. | |
| 12. Following Mother Teresa's demise in 1997, Sarla Maheshwari covered her last rites in West Bengal before deciding to prioritize her children over covering news. | |
| 13. In an interview, she credited her success to her father, who was her harshest critic. | |
| 14. She worked with famous newsreaders like Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Sheila Chaman, and Shammi Narang. | |
| 15. Renowned for her anchoring style and Gujarati sarees, Sarla Maheshwari became a beloved figure in the industry. |
