About Neelum Sharma
Lived 1969 – 2019 (aged 50). Neelum Sharma was an Indian journalist.
Neelum Sharma (7 March 1969 – 17 August 2019) was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of Doordarshan and was a recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India.
Life Dr. Rashmi Tiwari (right) one of the Tejaswinis with Neelam Sharma (left) Through her show Tejaswini, Neelum focused on women achievers of India. She started her career with Doordarshan in 1995 and was associated with the channel for over 20 years. She died on 17 August 2019 at the age of 50 due to cancer.
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Who was Neelum Sharma?
Indian television news presenter
When was Neelum Sharma born?
Neelum Sharma was born on 7 March 1969.
When did Neelum Sharma die?
Neelum Sharma died on 17 August 2019.
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Neelum Sharma was a journalist.
What nationality was Neelum Sharma?
Neelum Sharma was Indian.
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