Event Brief
Sarla Maheshwari, iconic DD newsreader, passes away
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: Sarla Maheshwari, a beloved newsreader from Doordarshan, died at 71, leaving a legacy in Indian television.
WHO: Sarla Maheshwari
WHAT: passed away
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: She was a prominent figure in Indian television news.
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