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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.
Zoya Akhtar. Writer: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Five feature films, three short films, one web series, six Filmfare awards, an Emmy nomination and India's official entry to the Oscars outlines Zoya Akhtar's unique ability to tell stories that break the conventional norms and create waves globally.
Zoya Akhtar. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. October 14, 1972 · Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Mini Bio. Five feature films, three short films, one web series, six Filmfare awards, an Emmy nomination and India's official entry to the Oscars outlines Zoya Akhtar's unique ability to tell stories that break the conventional norms and create waves globally.
Jan 31, 2024 · Mumbai, UPDATED: Jan 31, 2024 18:12 IST. In Short. It has been 15 long years since acclaimed director Zoya Akhtar made her debut in films. She last directed 'The Archies,' which launched Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor in Bollywood. Here's hoping the filmmaker serves us with more filmy delicacies in years to come.
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. Written by Alaka Sahani. Mumbai | Updated: December 5, 2023 17:24 IST.
Nov 9, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the makers of Netflix's upcoming coming-of-age drama The Archies, talk about creating a fictional hilly town of the 60s, reaching out to a wider audience, and creating catchy music for the film. Written by Alaka Sahani. Mumbai | November 9, 2023 12:28 IST. Follow Us.
Dec 8, 2023 · director interview. From Oscars to Netflix, the Secret to Zoya Akhtar’s Unpredictable Projects: ‘It’s Got to Scare Me a Little’. The Indian director had a packed year with "Dahaad," "Made in...
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.
Aug 30, 2023 · Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti (Berlin title “Gully Boy”) are basking in the success of their Prime Video series “Dahaad” and season 2 of “ Made in Heaven .” “Made in Heaven”...
Dec 9, 2023 · India Today Entertainment Desk. Mumbai, UPDATED: Dec 9, 2023 10:50 IST. In Short. Zoya Akhtar's latest film 'The Archies' released on Netflix on December 7. In an interview, Akhtar shared her experiences as a woman director and her identification with the character of Archie.
