New Delhi: Sarla Maheshwari, a veteran Doordarshan news anchor and one of the most recognisable faces of Indian television news in the 1980s and 1990s, has passed away. 

Maheshwari became a household name during the era when Doordarshan was the country’s primary and most trusted news broadcaster, long before the advent of 24x7 television news channels.

She was associated with Doordarshan as a news anchor from 1976 to 2005, marking a career that spanned nearly three decades

Her composed delivery and authoritative presence made her a familiar and respected figure in millions of homes across India.