Taher Ali Baig

Taher Ali Baig is an Indian playwright who has marked his directorial debut in theatre in 2014. He has written, directed and produced various house-full plays at venues like Bangalore Club, Secunderabad Club, Hyderabad Golf Club, Lamakaan, Hyderabad. The Deccan Chronicle has described him as the hitman[1] of the theatre industry. Taher has conducted and organized 20 acting workshops which help boosting confidence, awareness and socialization skills.[2] Taher has made advertising and corporate videos for clients like Kiana Skin Care, Optimus Manufacturers Pvt Ltd, Volvo Cars.

Taher Ali Baig
Born
Hyderabad, Telangana
OccupationPlaywright, Director and Producer
Years active2009–present
Websitehttp://www.taherali.com

Career

Taher started his career assisting director Nagesh Kukunoor. Taher later became a playwright and theatre director. He has directed and produced plays like Blithe Spirit,[3] Ali Baba 40 Chor, Matilda, Superlosers, Horn Not Ok Please, Unforetold, Thinking Aloud and Jumanji which are runaway success every time due to absorbing stories, witty dialogues, stellar cast and visionary direction that captivate the audience. In 2014 he has directed a play called Distant Plateau which has the largest audience.[1] Taher is even know for getting some successful plays to Hyderabad like Sharman Joshi starrer Raju Raja Ram aur Main and Rajit Kapur starrer Mosambi Narangi.

Plays
Plays Role
A Distant Plateau[1]Director
UnforetoldDirector
Blithe Spirit[3]Director
Ali Baba 40 ChorDirector
Jumanji [4]Director
Super Losers [5]Director
The JourneyPlaywright
Matilda[6]Director
Thinking Aloud[7]Director
Horn Not Ok please[8]Director
Tale of Dharmabudhi and PapabudhiPlaywright

Filmography
TitleYearCreditActorsNotes
Fitrat [9] 2020 Writer,Director,Producer Sudhanshu Pandey, Rajit Kapur Short Film.

Finalist, Cult Critic Movie Awards 2020.

Outstanding Achievement Award, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival.

Critic's Choice Award, L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival.

Outstanding Achievement Award, World Film Carnival - Singapore.

Best Director(Critics Choice), Tagore International Film Festival.

Outstanding Achievement Award, Tagore International Film Festival.

Official Selection, Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2020.

Official Selection, Filmsaaz 2020.

Official Selection, Prokuplje Film Festival 2020

References

[10]

  1. jha, neha (30 June 2014). "Director Taher Ali is a hit man". Deccan Chronicle.
  2. "And..Action! Taher Ali Baig-Actor and Director explains how theatre workshops are great for the li'l budding actors!". 5 July 2016.
  3. India, The Hans (9 June 2015). "Perfect commixture of fun and horror". www.thehansindia.com.
  4. "'Jumanji' adapted into a Play by Taher Ali Baig | RITZ".
  5. "Comic Con's back in Hyderabad". Deccan Chronicle. 11 October 2014.
  6. "Lakshmi Manchu: It was a blast to play Miss TruNchbull: Lakshmi Manchu | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. "Riding the mind wave". Deccan Chronicle. 11 September 2017.
  8. "CII-YI Launches "Horn Not OK Please" Campaign - Hyderabad News on fullhyd.com".
  9. https://www.hlc-cultcritic.com/fitrat-by-taher-ali-baig/
  10. https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/lifestyle/books-and-art/060220/2020s-first-hindi-musical-in-town.html



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