Mohammad Ali Baig | |
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Born | Mohammad Ali Baig |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Theatre Personality, and Ad and Documentary Film Maker |
Known for | Theatre |
Mohammad Ali Baig is an Indian theatre personality and film maker of ad and documentary films, referred to by the media as 'Global Face of Hyderabadi Theatre', 'Sultan of Epics' and 'Master of Revival'.[1][2] He is the recipient of the Padmashri He founded the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation in Hyderabad in 2005,[3] as a tribute to his father, theatre legend late Qadir Ali Baig. In April 2014, he was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2014 for his contributions in theatre arts.[4]
Born into one of the most prominent theatre families in India, the playwright-director-actor remains passionately devoted to the family legacy. The Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation is dedicated to promoting meaningful theatre in Hyderabad. He is the founder-curator of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival, one of the most prestigious theatre festivals in the country, held annually in Hyderabad during October–November.