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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 is an Indian filmmaker who has directed and produced acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Gully Boy, and The Archies. She is the daughter of lyricist Javed Akhtar and sister of Farhan Akhtar, and has won six Filmfare awards and an Emmy nomination.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Right from 'Luck By Chance' (2009), Zoya Akhtar has given us 15 years worth of cinematic brilliance. Here is a short trip down her glorious career path.
- Movies, Bollywood
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Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and producer, known for her acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy and The Archies. She is the daughter of lyricist Javed Akhtar and sister of Farhan Akhtar, and has won six Filmfare awards and an Emmy nomination.
- October 14, 1972
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 · 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.
Dec 9, 2023 · 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. She also revealed the struggles she faced while making her first film 'Luck By Chance'.
