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Zoya Akhtar

Indian film director · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1974 · age 52

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi films and series. 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 a writer and director.

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2026Shape of MomoFilm, Producer2025In TransitSeries, Creator, ProducerSuperboys of MalegaonFilm, 2025Producer2024Angry Young MenSeries, Producer2023DahaadSeries, Writer, CreatorKho Gaye Hum KahanFilm, 2023Writer, Producer2022Eternally Confused and Eager for LoveSeries, Producer2020Ghost StoriesFilm, Director, Writer2019Made in HeavenSeries, Director, Writer2018“I think the most important thing, when you are directing is perspective on the story. What is your take? What are you saying? What does it mean?.”In their words29 October 2018Luck By Chance - My First Film 29 Oct 2018, at 9 Min 03 Sec

Lust StoriesFilm, 2018Director2015“Women are not exempt from patriarchy, they are also products of it. So, they also come in with that system of 'am I right' or 'am I wrong'.”In their words15 June 2015Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti - FC Post Mortem 15 Jun 2015, at 10 Min 25 Sec

Dil Dhadakne DoFilm, 2015Director, Writer2014Words with GodsFilm, Writer2013Comedy Nights with KapilSeriesBombay TalkiesFilm, 2013Director, Writer2012Filmfare Award for Best DirectorAwardMaking of TalaashFilm, 20122011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraFilm, Director, Writer2008MigrationFilm, Writer2007Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.Film, Producer2004Indian IdolSeriesLakshyaFilm, 2004Producer2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiSeries, Herself2000Kaun Banega CrorepatiSeries1997Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveFilm, Rasa Devi's Courtesan1996The Daily ShowSeries1974Born9 January 1974

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Known for

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  • Superboys of Malegaon 2025
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011
  • Gully Boy 2019
  • Dil Dhadakne Do 2015
  • Talaash 2012

Filmography 21

68 credits on file

Television 13

Media & music

In their own words 2

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2 statements, newest first

  1. No. If I am in such a temper, then the person I am in a temper with needs to leave. (as an answer to the question: Have you ever walked of a set, in a temper?)

    On the Sets, at 0 Min 19 Sec, Own words

  2. From Mira Nair. Who told me to, stay true to the story. Told me not to lose my femininity, because I am directing. So if I want to go to work in a skirt and lipstick, I should.

    On the Sets, at 25 Min 06 Sec, Own words

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Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Director2012

About this person

She is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards. Akhtar and frequent collaborator Reema Kagti founded the production company Tiger Baby Films in 2015.

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1974 · age 52

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