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Dec 8, 2023 · But unlike many of her peers, it’s hard to pinpoint what defines a “Zoya Akhtar project.” The subjects range from childhood friendship to the entertainment industry itself to an unchecked ...
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Dec 7, 2023 · The Archies Plot Summary. The Archies uses its musical dabbling as an anchor for this latest version of the property and changes the setting to India during the 1960s. The plot follows a group of young musicians playing their favorite kind of music against the backdrop of the psychedelic 60s.
Zoya Akhtar (born 14 October 1972) 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.
Dec 2, 2023 · Writer-director Zoya Akhtar on setting the story of upcoming Netflix release The Archies in India, the process of casting, and what's next on her wish list.
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Nov 9, 2023 · When filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and co-writer Reema Kagti set out to tell the story of The Archies, an adaptation of the famous American comics they grew up on, their goal was to capture the idealism and rebellious spirit that came to define the 1960s era.
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May 25, 2022 · Zoya Akhtar: On ‘The Archies,’ representation in cinema, and batting for equality. The filmmaker talks about her upcoming projects, the need for diversity and inclusivity in films going...
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Dec 6, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar with The Archies team Archive. “The Archies” is rooted in reality but very dreamlike, says Zoya Akhtar, describing her new film on the much loved American comic series as a mix of nostalgia and themes that matter to the generation of today.