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Zoya Akhtar

Actor


Born: 14 October 1972
Birth Place: Mumbai
Languages Known For: Hindi

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Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema. Born to Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, she completed a diploma in filmmaking from NYU and assisted directors Mira Nair, Tony Gerber and Dev Benegal, before becoming an independent writer and director. Zoya's directorial journey began with Luck By Chance (2009), followed by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), and the internationally acclaimed Gully Boy (2019), which have since acquired cult status, and won numerous global awards and accolades. The globally celebrated series Made in Heaven (2019) for Amazon Prime and the international Emmy nominated Lust Stories (2018) for Netflix have further extended Zoya's reach as a universal storyteller. Zoya's most recent directorial, The Archies (2023) is the official adaptation and the first ever feature film of the globally revered Archie comics.Through Tiger Baby, Zoya has also turned producer - with Made in Heaven (2019), Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022), Dahaad (2023), The Archies (2023) and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)

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Jee Le Zara: Now its time for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt to go for a road trip in a farhan akhtar film

Jee Le Zara: Now its time for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt to go for a road trip in a farhan akhtar film

Published On: 10 August 2021

Farhan Akhtar after a long hiatus wears the director's hat again. The actor has announced his next directorial venture Jee le Zarra a slice of the life road trip and this time with the girls starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.... Read more


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Angry Young Men: Salman Khan Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar,to make documentary on Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men: Salman Khan Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar,to make documentary on Salim-Javed

Published On: 16 June 2021

One of the iconic screenwriters of Hindi Cinema Salim-Javed's documentary to be created by Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar.... Read more


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Gully Boy : Gamut of Emotions, Rest Is just The Backdrop ?

Published On: 12 February 2019

Ranveer Sing and Alia Bhatt Starrer, Gully Boy, is releasing this week! set on the backdrop of Authentic Hip-Hop, which is a recent phenomenon in India and is rising from the Ghetto streets. Ever since the release of first Teaser, Gully Boy has garnered much buzz around Authentic Hip-Hop, which was earlier under stealth mode in India!... Read more


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Ranveer Singh Might Star In Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Next Film

Ranveer Singh Might Star In Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Next Film

Published On: 07 June 2018

Ranveer Singh has quite a few interesting projects in his pipeline, be it Zoya Akhtar‘s Gully Boy, Rohit Shetty‘s Simmba or Kabir Khan‘s ’83. If reports are to be believed, looks like Ranveer will soon be signing Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s next film. ... Read more


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Tried And Tested Formula Of Bollywood Filmmakers In Their Films

Tried And Tested Formula Of Bollywood Filmmakers In Their Films

Published On: 23 May 2018

Tried & testing never helps, in today's time especially when the audience is looking for a good story rather than star power in movies. Even a superstar will make a movie stale.... Read more


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