Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India s first English female news presenters on national broadcaster Doordarshan, passed away on Wednesday.
She was in her mid 70s.
The award-winning anchor, who was suffering from Parkinson s disease, collapsed after returning home from a walk, sources close to the family
Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India s first English female news presenters on national broadcaster Doordarshan, passed away on Wednesday. She was in her mid-70s.
Gitanjali Aiyar was among the first English newsreaders in India. She became a household name during her time at Doordarshan and was recognised for her perfect enunciation and dignified delivery. She passed away on Wednesday