Origins & Early Life

Nyi Pu (Burmese: ညီပု, pronounced [ɲì pṵ]; 12 September 1900 – 1 September 1996) was a Burmese actor and film director. He was the first film actor in Burmese cinema. His youngest brother was Tin Maung, an accomplished film director. Nyi Pu was born Ba Htay on 12 September 1900 in Prome (Pyay), the second son of Ba Nyunt and Nyein Shin during the British colonial era.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1920, Ba Htay participated in the First University Strike against the British rulers. In the same year, he along with photographer Maung Maung assisted Ohn Maung who was looking to make films in Burma. In 1920, using the screen name Nyi Pu (lit. Short Brother) starred in the first-ever film Myitta Nit Athuyar in Burma. He made many more silent films in the 1920s and 1930s.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After World War II, he made a few more films in the 1950s and 1960s. He was chairman of Myanmar Motion Picture Organization from 1969 to 1972. Nyi Pu died on 1 September 1996 at Yangon, and was survived by his wife San Yin and their five children. Myitta Nit Athuyar (actor) 1920 Kyay-Taw-Thu Ma Nu (actor) 1921 Taw Myaing Zon Ga Lwan Aung Phan, (actor and director) 1923 Ta Khaing Lone Shwe, (actor) 1924 Mhaing Wai...

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