Thiruvananthapuram: After an incredible 39-year career in news anchoring, Hemalatha concluded her tenure with Doordarshan. She officially retired from Doordarshan after presenting the news bulletin at seven o’clock yesterday (December 31, 2023) evening. Having started as a news reader, she chose to retire in a symbolic way after reading the news. Hemalatha last worked as an assistant news editor.
The broadcasting of Malayalam news commenced on Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan on January 2, 1985. In that very year, Hemalatha started her professional journey at Doordarshan. She became the second person to present live news on a Malayalam channel. It was GR Kannan, husband of Hemalatha who read the news in Malayalam for the first time.
Hemalatha had no role models or previous experience when she started her career as a news reader. However, she evolved into a role model for those who came after her. Kannan and Hemalatha live near the Doordarshan center in Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram. The couple has a daughter.
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