By Admin 
Doordarshan’s well-known face and popular news reader Sarla Maheshwari passed away on Thursday. He breathed his last at the age of 71. His demise has created a wave of mourning among the media world and his fans. His fans are remembering him and paying emotional tribute on social media. Doordarshan has paid an emotional tribute to him by sharing information on social media. According to the family, his last rites will be held on February 12, 2026 in the evening at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi.
Known for her simple voice and effective presentation, Saral Maheshwari had made a special place in the hearts of people. She was one of the most popular TV media faces of the 1980s and 1990s. His personality left a unique impression in the hearts of people. She was once considered a trustworthy face of news media. He had distinguished himself with many good programs and special broadcasts during his career. This is a big loss for the media world.
How was Sarla Maheshwari’s career?
Sarla Maheshwari worked as a news anchor in Doordarshan till 2005. He did PhD from Delhi University. After this he gave an audition in Doordarshan. He started his career as an announcer. After this she started reading news.
Doordarshan paid emotional tribute on social media
Doordarshan paid tribute on its social media and said, ‘On behalf of the Doordarshan family, a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Sarla Maheshwari. She was a respected and prestigious news reader of Doordarshan, who created a special place in the Indian news world with her gentle voice, accurate pronunciation and dignified presentation. His simplicity, restraint and personality established deep trust in the minds of the audience.
Heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Sarla Maheshwari from Doordarshan family. She was a respected and prestigious news reader of Doordarshan, who created a special place in the Indian news world with her gentle voice, precise pronunciation and dignified presentation. His simplicity, restraint and personality impressed the audience… pic.twitter.com/Hx8glZI7rk
— Doordarshan National Doordarshan National (@DDNational) February 12, 2026
All India Mahila Congress, while posting on X, remembered Sarla Maheshwari and said, ‘The demise of Doordarshan’s famous news reader Sarla Maheshwari ji is the end of a golden era of TV journalism.’
The demise of Doordarshan’s famous news reader Sarla Maheshwari ji marks the end of a golden era of TV journalism.
His reliability and decency will always be an inspiration for generations to come.
May God grant peace to his soul.
Emotional tribute 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8n9QlyhTOI
— All India Mahila Congress (@MahilaCongress) February 12, 2026
Social media became emotional due to the death of Sarla Maheshwari
The news of Sarla Maheshwari’s demise saddened the country. Its reaction was seen on social media. Remembering him, one user wrote, ‘Om Shanti! May God grant peace to the departed soul and give it a place at his holy feet.
A dignified and trustworthy voice on Indian television became silent forever today.
Her unique style and way of speaking took her to great heights in the world of journalism and soon she became a household name.
Sarla Maheshwari was known for her calm voice, grace, simplicity and precision in the 1980s and 90s. pic.twitter.com/DaxhXp1Qb2
— Shraddha Sharma (@SharmaShradha) February 12, 2026
Another user wrote, the dignity that Sarla Maheshwari gave to #TV news is now a matter of history. Now no one will be like Sarla ji, nor will he be able to achieve her reputation. But one can achieve respect by following his footsteps. Greetings.