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In the bustling world of fashion and entrepreneurship, there are rare individuals who transcend the ordinary to create something truly extraordinary. Salma Sultan, the iconic newsreader of yesteryears, has embarked on a remarkable journey with her venture "Saree Sanskriti." It is not just a business endeavour; it is a homage to tradition, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a platform for dreams to flourish.

Sultan, who became a household name in the late 60s through her distinguished tenure at Doordarshan, captured the hearts of millions with her grace, style, and eloquence. She wasn't merely a newsreader; she was a trendsetter, known for her unique way of draping a saree and her signature rose tucked behind her ear. Her personal style left an indelible mark on Indian television, inspiring generations of viewers and news anchors alike.

Fast forward to the present, and Salma Sultan is once again in the spotlight, but this time for her entrepreneurial venture, Saree Sanskriti. The genesis of this venture stems from Sultan's deep-rooted passion for Indian art forms and her unwavering admiration for the skilled weavers and craftsmen who breathe life into every thread they touch.

Saree Sanskriti is not just about selling sarees; it is about preserving a legacy, honouring tradition, and empowering artisans. Sultan's vision is to provide a platform for these artisans to showcase their talent, creativity, and dedication to their craft. Each saree in her collection is more than just fabric; it's a masterpiece, meticulously woven with love, patience, and skill.

The journey of Saree Sanskriti by Salma Sultan began in 2016, but it wasn't until 2019 that it truly started to blossom. Sultan's commitment to excellence and her desire to make a meaningful impact have propelled her venture to new heights.

What sets Saree Sanskriti apart is not just the exquisite collection of sarees but the ethos behind it. Sultan believes in the power of dr

It was in 2018 that Salma Sultana Lashkar, who was 25 years old at the time and worked for a local news channel, met the main accused, Madhur Sahu (37). Sahu owned a gym and worked as a gym instructor. They fell in love and started living together in a flat in Korba city, police sources said.

However, according to police sources, both were suspicious of each other and had monetary problems.

On October 21, 2018, Sahu had a fight with Lashkar and then strangled her with a stole, an officer said, adding that Kaushal Shrivas (29), a friend of Sahu’s, helped him. Sahu then also called up another friend, Atul Sharma (26), who helped them to bury the body near Kohadiya bridge in the city. A year later, work started for a national highway that would pass through that spot.

When Lashkar’s family members called Sahu to ask about her, he told them that she had left for Mumbai for work. However, in January 2019, when her father died and she did not turn up for the last rites, the family’s suspicions that something was amiss solidified. They then approached the Kusmunda police station in Korba and filed a missing complaint. However, no progress was made in the case and police soon abandoned it.

Years later, in March 2023, Korba district Superintendent of Police Uday Kiran instructed that a review be held of cases involving missing women and children.

“During the review, we learnt that the missing woman (Lashkar) had taken a loan of Rs 7 lakh and that someone had been paying her EMIs until the full loan was repaid. We then wrote to the bank to get details of these transactions and learnt that Sahu was making the payments,” said Kiran.

IPS Robinson Guria, Korba city SP, said: “We tried to trace Sahu, but he was on the run. We then started recording statements of people close to him and we found some contradictions in th

Indian television journalist and director

Salma Sultan (born 16 March 1944) is an Indian television journalist and director. Having worked as a news anchor in Doordarshan from 1967 till 1997, she later went into directing television shows. Sultan had initiated a trend-wearing a signature rose tucked under her left ear in her hair, and draping the border of her sari around her neck in a modern yet traditional way. It was later picked up by almost all the women newsreaders.

Early life and education

Salma Sultan was born as second child to scholar and secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mohammed Asghar Ansari, and a homemaker mother. Salma had an elder sister Maimoona Sultan (a four-time Congress Member of Parliament from Bhopal). Salma and Maimoona were great-great-granddaughter of Shah Shuja of Afghanistan. Salma did her schooling and graduation from Bhopal. She did her post graduation in English from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi and simultaneously gave audition for an announcer on Doordarshan at the age of 23.

Career

Pratima Puri and Gopal Kaul were regular faces then in Doordarshan, which started its operations on 15 September 1959. Doordarshan began a 5-minute news bulletin in 1965. Salma Sultan gave the first news of assassination of Indira Gandhi on Doordarshan's evening news on 31 October 1984, more than 10 hours after she was shot.

As director

After her retirement, Salma Sultan moved to directing serials on social topics for Doordarshan under her production house Lensview Private Limited. Her serials Panchtantra Se, Suno Kahani, Swar Mere Tumhare and Jalte Sawal drew attention. Panchantra Se used to be telecast soon after Mahabharata in 1989 and did very well. Jalte Sawal was a serial on women issues,which was telecasted in 2004 on DD News on