Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar

52 · Born: Oct 14, 1972

2019
2004

Personal Details

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

Biography

Zoya Akhtar's illustrious career in filmmaking has been marked by a remarkable ability to craft stories that boldly defy conventional norms, thereby captivating audiences worldwide.

Her directorial journey commenced with the release of Luck By Chance in 2009, followed by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in 2011, Dil Dhadakne Do in 2015, and the globally acclaimed Gully Boy in 2019, which have since achieved cult status and garnered numerous prestigious awards and accolades.

Furthermore, Zoya's work has extended beyond feature films to include the critically acclaimed web series Made in Heaven, released on Amazon Prime in 2019, and Lust Stories, which earned an international Emmy nomination after its release on Netflix in 2018.

Most recently, Zoya has ventured into the world of animation with The Archies, the official adaptation and the first-ever feature film based on the globally revered Archie comics, released in 2023.

In addition to her directorial work, Zoya has also established herself as a producer through her production company, Tiger Baby, with a diverse slate of projects already under her belt, including Made in Heaven, Eternally Confused and Eager for Love, Dahaad, The Archies, and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, with many more exciting projects on the horizon.

Person Biography:

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for her unique storytelling ability and her ability to break the conventional norms in her films. Born in India, Zoya comes from a family of artists and filmmakers.

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, Screenplay, Story