| Sarla Maheshwari was a renowned Indian newsreader on Doordarshan known for her unique news reading style. |
| She made history by anchoring the first color telecast during the transition from Black and White TV. |
| In 1976, while doing her PhD at Delhi University, she auditioned for the announcer position at Doordarshan. |
| She began her career as a scriptwriter for children's programs and worked as an announcer on television. |
| Even while working at Doordarshan, she continued teaching at Delhi University. |
| In 1982, she started her role as a newsreader, ushering in the era of colored TV broadcasts in India. |
| Sarla Maheshwari met her husband, Pawan Maheshwari, in 1983 and they married in 1984. |
| After marrying in 1984, she moved to England with her husband to work at BBC England. |
| Returning to India in 1986, she resumed her role as a news anchor at Doordarshan in 1988. |
| During times of Punjab militancy, she faced threats from militants for broadcasting news. |
| She announced the news of Rajiv Gandhi's death on Doordarshan in May 1991. |
| 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. |
| In an interview, she credited her success to her father, who was her harshest critic. |
| She worked with famous newsreaders like Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Sheila Chaman, and Shammi Narang. |
| Renowned for her anchoring style and Gujarati sarees, Sarla Maheshwari became a beloved figure in the industry. |
