Nyi Pu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nyi Pu
Born	Ba Htay (1900-09-12)12 September 1900 Prome, Pegu Province, British Burma
Died	1 September 1996(1996-09-01) (aged 95) Yangon, Yangon Division, Myanmar
Years active	1915 - 1996
Spouse(s)	San Yin
Parent(s)	Ba Nyunt and Nyein Shin

Nyi Pu (Burmese: ညီပု) was a famous actor and film director from Myanmar (formerly Burma). He was born on September 12, 1900, and passed away on September 1, 1996. He made history as the very first film actor in Burmese cinema. His younger brother, Tin Maung, also became a well-known film director.

Life and Career of Nyi Pu

Early Life and Education

Nyi Pu was born Ba Htay on September 12, 1900. He was the second son of Ba Nyunt and Nyein Shin. His birthplace was Prome (now called Pyay), during the time when Britain ruled Burma.

Starting in Films

In 1920, Ba Htay took part in the First University Strike. This was a protest against the British rulers. In the same year, he helped Ohn Maung, who wanted to make movies in Burma. Ba Htay used the screen name Nyi Pu, which means "Short Brother."

First Burmese Actor

In 1920, Nyi Pu starred in Burma's very first film, Myitta Nit Athuyar. This made him the first film actor in the country's history. He went on to make many silent films in the 1920s and 1930s.

Later Career and Legacy

After World War II, Nyi Pu continued his work. He made more films in the 1950s and 1960s. From 1969 to 1972, he was the chairman of the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization. This organization helps manage the film industry in Myanmar.

Nyi Pu passed away on September 1, 1996, in Yangon. He was survived by his wife, San Yin, and their five children.

Nyi Pu's Films

Nyi Pu acted in and directed many films throughout his long career. Here are some of the movies he was involved in:

• 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 Wai, (actor) 1925
• Thamaing Nyut Paung, (actor) 1933
• Su Htoo Pan, (actor and director) 1929
• Shwe Hninzi, (actor and director) 1931
• Japan Yin Thwe (actor and director) 1935
• Kyar Thit Mae, 1923
• Pa Loat Tot Tot, (actor and director) 1925
• Sekkya Shin, (actor and director) 1925
• Shwe Min Wun, (actor and director) 1926
• Mya Ta Bat, (actor and director) 1927
• Mya Aye Yin, 1927
• Myaing Nan San, 1926
• Chit Thwe Nyi Nyi, 1931
• Chit Yay Sin, (actor and director) 1935
• Pan Thitsa, 1954
• Than Khamauk, 1935
• San Yay Yin, 1936
• Chit Lu Youn, 1938 (Audio Film)
• Ko Yin Thwe, 1955
• Chit Thanthaya, 1957
• 528, 1958
• Nan That Ka Pan Ta Khat, 1963
• Ma Maung Taw A Lin, 1965
• Tha Man Kyar, 1970