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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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Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director, producer and writer, known for her acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do and Gully Boy. 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
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Jan 31, 2024 · As a 35-year-old, Zoya Akhtar made her debut as a filmmaker with 'Luck By Chance'. Starring brother Farhan Akhtar in the lead role, the film continues to be a topic of discussion amongst the youth. It not only gave an insight into the life of an outsider struggling in Bollywood, but also kickstarted conversations about dealing with fame for the first time.
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Dec 8, 2023 · The Indian director talks about her diverse films, from \"Luck by Chance\" to \"The Archies,\" and how she balances creativity and challenge. She also reveals her writing process with Reema Kagti and her family background in the arts.
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Dec 2, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar's The Archies will release on Netflix. The story in The Archies, which releases on Netflix on December 7, unfolds with a gentle rhythm. Was that determined by the storybook feel that you wanted to capture?
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
