Doordarshan’s first English news anchor Gitanjali Iyer passed away on Wednesday, 07th June. She breathed her last at the age of 72. Gitanjali has worked in Doordarshan for more than 30 years. During or during her tenure, she was honored by giving the best Ankarcha award at least 4 times. Her death has shocked everyone and a vacuum is being created in the field of journalism. Everyone pays homage to her. Social media has brought light to their old memories.
Gitanjali Iyer means degree course in English subject. Her entire education took place in Loreto College, Kolkata. While studying, Gitanjali Iyer would have also got a diploma from the National School of Drama. He would have entered the world of corporate communication and marketing while being successful as a news anchor. At that time, the post of advisor to CII was also looking for work for some time.
Geetanjali, who completed her diploma from the National School of Drama, also knew acting. Gitanjali Iyer used to work in many advertisements while working as a news anchor CII consultant. She had worked in a series called Khandaar. She got a lot of fame from that serial.