Zoya Akhtar

Birthday: Oct 14, 1972

Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi

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.

Known for

Luck by Chance (2009)

6.6

Story

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

7.57

Director

Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

6.77

Story

Lust Stories (2018)

6.2

Director

Gully Boy (2019)

7.36

Screenplay

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

6.9

Casting Director

Talaash (2012)

6.77

Screenplay

Bombay Talkies (2013)

6.41

Director

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As an actress

The Roshans (2025)

Self

Angry Young Men (2024)

Self

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Movie crew

Superboys of Malegaon (2025)

Producer

Angry Young Men (2024)

Executive Producer

Ghost Stories (2020)

Director

Gully Boy (2019)

Screenplay

Lust Stories (2018)

Director

Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

Story

Bombay Talkies (2013)

Director

Talaash (2012)

Screenplay

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