Zoya Akhtar

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for directing successful movies like Lust Stories, Lucky By Chance, Bombay Talkies, Talaash, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Dil Dhadakne Do.

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Profession :

Director

Birthday :

October 14, 1972

Age :

52

Zoya Akhtar, an accomplished Indian film director and screenwriter, hails from a talented cinematic family and has made significant contributions to Hindi cinema. After earning a filmmaking diploma from NYU, she honed her skills by assisting esteemed directors such as Mira Nair, Tony Gerber, and Dev Benegal. Akhtar has won numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards, for her notable works such as “Lust Stories,” “Lucky By Chance,” “Bombay Talkies,” “Talaash,” “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” and “Dil Dhadakne Do.” She is currently working on her upcoming film “Gully Boy,” featuring Ranveer Singh and based on rapper Divine, as well as directing the Netflix adaptation of the popular comic book series “The Archies.”