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Norah Richards

1876–1971, born Ireland, writes in Punjabi, writer, playwright

Norah Richards, known by the stage name Norah Doyle, was an Irish actor, writer and theatre practitioner. Arriving in Punjab in 1911, Richards devoted her life to Punjabi theatre and culture and was later known as the Lady Gregory of the Punjab. In 1970, Punjabi University, Patiala, conferred an honorary DLitt degree on her, for her contribution to Punjabi culture, especially Punjabi drama.

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Also writing in Punjabi

Amrita Pritam

1919–2005novelist, poet, and essayist (in Hindi and Punjabi languages) (1919–2005)