Zarganar

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zarganar
Occupation	Writer
Date Of Birth	Jan 27, 1961(1961-01-27)
Age	63
Birthplace	Yangon
Country	Myanmar
Birth City	Yangon Region
Horoscope	Capricorn

Zarganar Biography

Zarganar is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on January 27, 1961 in Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar. Maung Thura “Zarganar”, also known as Zaganar (Burmese; also Zargana; pronounced (zag@na) ), was born 27 January 1961. He is a Burmese comedian, actor, director, fierce critic, and sometimes political prisoner under the Burmese military regime. Zarganar is well-known for his funny puns about the military junta. His name means “tweezers” and is considered the most popular comedian in Myanmar.

He began his studies in dentistry after completing them. He founded the troupe Mya Ponnama Anyeint in 1986. Their shows were often seen on television. His ability to conjure double entendres quickly made him a household name. He was also known for his willingness to use them as farcical routines that highlighted the failings of government, delighting millions of amazed viewers.

That all changed in 1988. Zarganar was arrested for participating in the nationwide uprising in 1988. He would be in and out of prison for next five out of six years. After his release from prison in 1994, Zarganar was prohibited from performing on stage but allowed to participate in video productions, working as producer, director, scriptwriter and actor. But his work was closely scrutinized by the censors and military intelligence, in a cat-and-mouse game in which Zarganar and his audiences took delight in sidestepping the authorities.

In 1997, Zarganar soon ran afoul with the authorities for his movie Lun, and was promptly banned for another three years from the show business. He was allowed to do films in 2000 (but still no comedy shows or stage theater). Since May 2006, Zarganar has again been banned from the show business indefinitely, for giving an interview to the BBC.

Zarganar was the lead actor in eight films and eight video-clips between 1985 and 1988. Since 2001, he has been a supporting actor in his films. He tried his hand at directorial work. Zarganar, with the help of non-governmental organizations in the area, directed three short videos as well as a film to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in the country.

Zarganar Net Worth

Zarganar is one of the richest Writer from Myanmar. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zarganar 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Thura graduated in 1977 from Yangon’s State High School No. 1 Dagon in 1977, and a dental surgeon degree from Rangoon Institute for Dental Medicine in 1985. He was a volunteer teacher of literacy in Chin State while he was in dental school. His experiences were published in a book by Sape Beikman (the country’s literary publishing house).

Zarganar and his comedians were the main attraction to the anyeint show in the mid-1980s. People went first to see the comedians, then the beautiful female performers. Although Anyeint shows are still led by women performers, most people see the comedians-cum–social commentators. Comedy comedians like Thee- Lay Thee, who love to make fun of the government, are the most popular.

During the 1988 uprising, Zarganar was arrested for being an “instigator” and sent to the notorious Insein Prison for a year. After his release he was arrested again during the 1990 elections for giving political speeches and sentenced to another four years in prison. (His father, also a political activist, at one point gave a speech at the home of Aung San Suu Kyi, leading to a ban by the state censors. His mother Kyi Oo was also elected as an independent candidate.) In 1991, the Fund for Free Expression, part of the Human Rights Watch organization, awarded him a Lillian Hellman and Dashiell Hammett Grant.

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Who is Zarganar Dating?

According to our records, Zarganar married to Lwin Mar Oo. As of December 1, 2023, Zarganar’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2009, Zarganar was awarded the inaugural PEN Pinter Prize, established in memory of Harold Pinter. Zarganar shared the award with British poet Tony Harrison.

Facts & Trivia

Zarganar Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Myanmar. Zarganar celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.

In February 2012, Zarganar travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to further discuss the ongoing issue of political prisoners, women’s rights, and the situation of ethnic minorities in Burma with senior officials in Myanmar.