Summary
Pratima Puri (died 29 July 2007) was an Indian journalist best known for being Doordarshan’s first newsreader.[2]
Pratima Puri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vidya Rawat[1] |
| Died | 29 July 2007 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | News Anchor at Doordarshan |
| Years active | 1958 – 1970 |
| Children | Raja Puri |
Early life edit
She was born as Vidya Rawat to a Gorkha family at Laal Paani in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Puri graduated from Delhi University's Indraprastha College for Women.[3]
Career edit
Pratima started her media career at the All India Radio (AIR) station in her hometown.
When All India Radio had its first telecast on September 15, 1959, Pratima was shifted to New Delhi. She became an anchor when DD started its first news bulletin in 1965.[1] She interviewed prominent figures like Yuri Gagarin (the first man to travel into space),[4] and various actors and politicians. After Salma Sultan was chosen to replace her, Pratima Puri started training aspiring anchors in Doordarshan.[1]
Personal life edit
Pratima Puri died in 2007.
References edit
- ^ a b c "This Trailblazing Woman Was India's First Newsreader. Yet Few Indians Know Her Story". The Better India.
- ^ "Doordarshan turns 60: Here is a nostalgic look at the broadcaster's milestones". The Economic Times.
- ^ "कॉलेज ऑफ द डे :सबसे पुराने महिला कॉलेज में शुमार आईपी कॉलेज". Amar Ujala.
- ^ "Doordarshan turns 60: The advent of Golden age in Indian television". Indian Express.