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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.
She is the great-granddaughter of renowned Urdu poet Muztar Khairabadi and granddaughter of Jan Nisar Akhtar.
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.
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.
Zoya Akhtar is a film director and screenwriter. She is the daughter of famous lyricist Javed Akhtar. Biography/Wiki. Zoya Akhtar was born on 14 October 1972 ( age 49 years; as of 2021) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She did her schooling at Mumbai’s Maneckji Cooper, Juhu and enrolled in St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai to pursue a Bachelor of Arts.
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.
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 8, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar is no stranger to contradiction. The Indian writer, producer, and director grew up in a film family, the daughter of poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar and child star-turned screenwriter...
Zoya Akhtar 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.
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...
