Minhal Baig was born and raised in Roger's Park, Chicago to Pakistani-born parents with her brother and sister.
"Between its original premise and the movie's strong visuals, Baig proves that she's a director and writer to watch in the future, even if there's room to grow in the present" said the Los Angeles Times.
[5] After moving to Los Angeles, she struggled for a year and a half to find directing jobs as a woman of color.
[6] She joined a diversity program through Ryan Murphy's HALF foundation, where she received an endorsement for membership into the Directors Guild of America.
Hala was reviewed by Soraya Nadia McDonald on NPR, who said that "The film shines with a glorious commitment to the emotional evolution of its female characters, which James Sizemore's score accents with notes of subtle agony.
"[15] Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of Bojack Horseman, asked Baig to come write for the show after seeing Hala and being impressed.
[citation needed] In 2023, Baig directed, produced, and wrote, We Grown Now which had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023.