She was born to U Aung Than and Daw Nu, as the eldest of four children, in Pyinmana, Burma.
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Khin Than Nu was romantically involved with many well-known actors in the Burmese movie industry, including Shwe Ba, Tin Nyunt, Win Oo, Sein Myint and Myat Lay.
She wanted to be an actress like the leading ladies of the day like Wah Wah Win Shwe and Khin Than Nu.