HYDERABAD, APRIL 05, 2024: The first news reader in Doordarshan Telugu television channel Shanthi Swaroop has passed away while undergoing treatment for a heart ailment at Yashoda hospital, Malakpet, Hyderabad, on Friday.
He had mark on news presentation and his clarity, diction and pronunciation made him exceptional in. He started reading news in Doordarshan TV from November 14, 1983 and retired in 2011. His contributions in the field Telugu journalism and broadcasting are celebrated and his loss is deeply felt in the industry. He is survived with his wife and two sons. He had won several awards including lifetime achievement award.
