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Zoya Akhtar

Directing

Born October 14, 1972 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Also known as Ζόια Ακτάρ

Biography

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and screenwriter. After completing a diploma in filmmaking from NYU, she assisted directors such as Mira Nair, Tony Gerber and Dev Benegal, before turning writer-director in her own right.

Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare AwardBest Director · 2012

Filmography23 titles

Angry Young Men

as Self

The Roshans

as Self

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011Director, Story, Writer

Superboys of Malegaon

2024Producer

Dahaad

2023Executive Producer, Writer

Gully Boy

2019Director, Producer, Screenplay

Made in Heaven

2019Creative Director, Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Dil Dhadakne Do

2015Director, Screenplay, Story

Dil Chahta Hai

2001Assistant Director, Casting Director

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

2012Screenplay, Story

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love

Executive Producer

Lakshya

2004Executive Producer, First Assistant Director

Luck by Chance

2009Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay, Story

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

2023Producer, Writer

Bombay Talkies

2013Director, Screenplay

The Daily Show

1996as Self

Lust Stories

2018Director

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Migration

2008Screenplay

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

1996as Rasa Devi's Courtesan

The Archies

2023Director, Lyricist, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

2007Executive Producer

Ghost Stories

2020Director, Screenplay, Story