British mezzo-soprano Laura Wright says she learns languages to perform national anthems, revealing that she takes Urdu classes for about six months to sing Pakistan’s national anthem. She also studied Bengali as part of her preparation to sing India’s anthem.
Wright has gained visibility for singing national anthems at major events. In her remarks, she explains that her language training is meant to help her deliver the songs accurately and confidently. Both reports focus on her stated study process—Urdu for the Pakistani anthem and additional work on Bengali for “Jana Gana Mana”—and do not cite any controversy or official reaction.
Overall, the outlets present the same core information: Wright, a British singer known for performing national anthems, describes structured language learning as preparation for “Pakistan Anthem” and India’s “Jana Gana Mana,” with an emphasis on her six-month Urdu study timeline.
