Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar

52 · Born: Oct 14, 1972

2019
2004

Personal Details

BornOct 14, 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Parents
  • Honey Irani
  • Javed Akhtar
Relatives
  • Farhan Akhtar (Sibling)
  • P.N. Irani (Grandparent)

Biography

Zoya Akhtar is a highly acclaimed and respected Indian filmmaker, widely recognized for her exceptional versatility and remarkable abilities as a director and screenwriter.

After acquiring a wealth of expertise, she went on to work as an assistant to a trio of renowned directors, including the celebrated Mira Nair, the accomplished Tony Gerber, and the respected Dev Benegal.

As she diligently performed her duties, she unknowingly laid the foundation for her future career trajectory, ultimately paving the way for her transformation into a writer-director, a position she would eventually occupy with distinction.

Through her tireless efforts, she slowly but surely made a name for herself within the Indian film industry, her reputation growing steadily as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.

Career

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2014
Words with Gods
Words with Gods as Screenplay
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2012
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2020
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories as Director
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2019
Gully Boy
Gully Boy as Director, Screenplay
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2018
Lust Stories
Lust Stories as Director
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2015
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dil Dhadakne Do as Director, Story, Screenplay
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2013
Bombay Talkies
Bombay Talkies as Director, Screenplay
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2011
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara as Director, Story, Writer
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2009
Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance as Director, Story, Screenplay