Norah Richards (1876 â€" 3 March 1971) was an Irish-born actress and
theatre practitioner, who was later called the Lady Gregory of the
Punjab. She devoted 60 years (1911â€"1971) of her life towards
enriching the culture of the area.[1] She came to the Punjab in 1911
and produced the first Punjabi play, Dulhan ("The Bride"), written by
her pupil I.C. Nanda in 1914.[2]In 1970, Punjabi University, Patiala,
conferred an honorary DLitt degree on her, for her contribution to
Punjabi culture, especially Punjabi drama.[1]Norah Mary Hutman was
born on 29 October 1876, in Ireland. She received her formal education
in institutions in around the world, mainly Belgium, Oxford University
and Sydney.At a young age she took to the stage and became a
successful actress.
theatre practitioner, who was later called the Lady Gregory of the
Punjab. She devoted 60 years (1911â€"1971) of her life towards
enriching the culture of the area.[1] She came to the Punjab in 1911
and produced the first Punjabi play, Dulhan ("The Bride"), written by
her pupil I.C. Nanda in 1914.[2]In 1970, Punjabi University, Patiala,
conferred an honorary DLitt degree on her, for her contribution to
Punjabi culture, especially Punjabi drama.[1]Norah Mary Hutman was
born on 29 October 1876, in Ireland. She received her formal education
in institutions in around the world, mainly Belgium, Oxford University
and Sydney.At a young age she took to the stage and became a
successful actress.
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