Overview
- Doordarshan National confirmed her death and posted an official tribute highlighting her gentle voice, precise pronunciation and dignified presentation.
- Her cremation was scheduled for 4 pm at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi, according to a family note reported by multiple outlets.
- Maheshwari’s broadcasting career began in 1976; she left Doordarshan in 1984 for a BBC stint in the UK, rejoined in 1988 and remained associated until about 2005.
- Former co-anchor Shammi Narang announced her passing and called her the embodiment of grace and courtesy, as political and public tributes also praised her legacy.
- She started at Doordarshan while pursuing a PhD at Delhi University and later lectured at Hansraj College, reinforcing her reputation for scholarship and clarity.