Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/01/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Latest News about Mohammad Ali Baig
22/05/2026
Mohammad Ali Baig's debut feature film Chand Tara was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival through its trailer premiere at the India Pavilion. Coverage around the event described the film as a historical retelling centered on Taramati and highlighted Baig's move from theatre into feature cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mohammad Ali Baig |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Mohammed Ali Baig |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 0” |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Noor Baig (Writer & Actress) |
| Wife/Spouse | Noor Baig (Writer & Actress) |
| Marriage Date | 05/2014 |
Family
| Father | Qadir Ali Baig (Died, Theatre artist) |
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| Mother | Begum Razia Baig (Chairperson of the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation) |
| Spouse | Noor Baig (Writer & Actress) |
Career
| Founded the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation in Hyderabad in 2005 as a tribute to his father. | |
| Founder-curator of the annual Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival held in Hyderabad during October-November. | |
| Directed and produced over 400 advertising and corporate films for leading Indian and foreign brands in India, Thailand, and other countries. | |
| His productions include ‘Taramati- The Legend of an Artist’, ‘His Exalted Highness’, ‘Reading Between the Lines’, ‘Raat Phoolon Ki’, ‘Resham Ki Dor’, ‘Pankhdiyaan’, ‘Aaina’, ‘Dada Saheb Phalke’, ‘Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada', ‘Savaan-e-Hayat’, 'Spaces' and '1857: Turrebaz Khan'. | |
| Made his acting debut in the Tamil film 'Aruvi' in 2017. | |
| Appeared in films such as 'Cobra' (2022), 'Sardar' (2022), 'Rainbow', and 'Kalinga', and web series 'In the Name of God', 'Aha Naa Pellanta', and 'She - Season 2'. | |
| Directed the debut film 'Chand Tara', which reached Cannes and is slated for release across India on 3 June 2025, bringing the Qutub Shahi Era alive. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mohammadalibaigactor/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohammad Ali Baig is the son of the late theatre legend Qadir Ali Baig. | |
| 2. He began his career as an advertising filmmaker at a young age. | |
| 3. At a young age, he became the youngest director-on-board at 'Odyssey', a pioneering TV & film company in Bangalore, India. | |
| 4. He has directed and produced over 400 corporate & advertising films for top foreign and Indian brands in various countries. | |
| 5. Mohammad Ali Baig produced a heritage film 'Rockumentary' that earned him a prestigious global award. | |
| 6. In 2014, he received the 'Padma Shri' award for his theater arts contributions. | |
| 7. He founded the annual 'Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival' in Hyderabad. | |
| 8. Mohammad Ali Baig is proficient in languages such as Hindi, English, Urdu, and Telugu. | |
| 9. He made his acting debut in the Tamil film 'Aruvi' in 2017. | |
| 10. Referred to by media as 'Global Face of Hyderabadi Theatre', 'Sultan of Epics', and 'Master of Revival'. | |
| 11. His ad films, short films, and social documentaries have been telecast on Doordarshan in India, BBC in UK, Discovery Channel in USA, CNN, and Moscow Television in Russia. |