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-''The South African Indian Who's Who 1960'' (http://scnc.ukzn.ac.za/doc/B/Who/Whos_Who_1960/South_African_Indian_Who_Who_1960_pt3_C_F.pdf)
+''The South African Indian Who's Who 1960'' [http://scnc.ukzn.ac.za/doc/B/Who/Whos_Who_1960/South_African_Indian_Who_Who_1960_pt3_C_F.pdf]
 ''Fiat Lux'', September 1983, p.22
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-(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born Devamonie (or Devi), the daughter of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on  English linguistics (''An Investigation Into the Use of English by the Indians in South Africa with Special Reference to Natal''). Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at  Dartnell Crescent School  She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme,  broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama  at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan  succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa.  Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.
+'''Devi Bughwan''' (1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic.
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−	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born Devamonie (or Devi), the daughter of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics **. Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa. Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.	+	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born Devamonie (or Devi), the daughter of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics (''An Investigation Into the Use of English by the Indians in South Africa with Special Reference to Natal''). Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa. Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.

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−	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the ~~daughtger~~ of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics **. Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa. Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.	+	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born Devamonie (or Devi), the daughter of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics **. Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa. Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.

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−	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics . Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. ~~When~~ the [[University of Durban Westville]] ~~opened its Drama Department~~, ~~she~~ became the first ~~head and later first Professor~~ of ~~Drama~~. ~~She retired from this position~~ in 19. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service.	+	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics **. Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions and from this came professional engagements. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. In 1975, when the founding professor of Drama at the [[University of Durban-Westville Drama Department]], [[David Horner]], left tofor the University of the Witwatersrand, Bughwan succeeded him and became the first person of colour to be professor of drama in South Africa. Retiring in 1985, her post was taken over by [[Dennis Schauffer]]. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service. Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.
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		+	[[Muthal Naidoo]], 1993

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−	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics . ~~She began work~~ at Dartnell Crescent School ~~as teacher and married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949. The couple later had 3 children.~~ She briefly lectured in English at the University of Natal in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the SABC on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. When the [[University of Durban Westville]] opened its Drama Department, she became the first head and later first Professor of Drama. She retired from this position in 19. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service.	+	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on English linguistics . Later also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council and spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school. Her first employment was as a teacher at Dartnell Crescent School She briefly lectured in English at the [[University of Natal]] in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School. In 1959 became a part-time announcer of the [[SABC]] on the Indian radio programme, broadcast on Sunday mornings. Also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions. For instance, in 1961 she was chosen to play the role of "Rohini" in [[Krishna Shah]]'s production of ''[[King of the Dark Chamber]]''. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. When the [[University of Durban Westville]] opened its Drama Department, she became the first head and later first Professor of Drama. She retired from this position in 19. In 1983 she was appointed to to the Advisory Board of the SABC's television service.
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		+	Married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949 and the couple had 3 children.

−	Professor Bughwan also studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre after gaining a scholarship from the British Council. She spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University's drama school which only opened its hallowed doors to women in 1969.

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−	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on . She began work at Dartnell Crescent School as teacher and married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949. The couple later had 3 children. She briefly lectured in English at the Univeristy of Natal in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School, a broadcaster for the SABC and also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. When the [[University of ~~Durbnan~~ Westville]] opened its Drama Department, she became the first head and later first Professor of Drama. She retired from this position in 19.	+	(1926-) Actress, broadcaster, director, teacher and academic. Born the daughtger of Boolasingh, Mayville Durban, went to school at St Aidan's Girls' School and Durban Girls' High School, matriculating at the age of 15. Trained at [[Fort Hare College]], completing a BA degree with a distinction in English at 18 years of age, then became the first Indian woman to receive an MA degree in English in 1949 followed by a doctorate in Literature and Philosophy through [[UNISA]] in 1970, with a thesis on . She began work at Dartnell Crescent School as teacher and married the photographer Dennis Bughwan in 1949. The couple later had 3 children. She briefly lectured in English at the Univeristy of Natal in 1951, then became a teacher at Clairwood Indian High School, a broadcaster for the SABC and also helped her husband in his photographic studio. Her theatre career began as an active amateur actress, appearing in many prominent productions. Also at one time the secretary of the Film Society of the Durban International Club. When the [[University of Durban Westville]] opened its Drama Department, she became the first head and later first Professor of Drama. She retired from this position in 19.

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