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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.
Profession (s) Film Director and Screenwriter. Physical Stats & More. Height (approx.) in centimeters - 160 cm. in meters - 1.60 m. in feet inches - 5’ 3”. Weight (approx.) in kilograms - 65 kg.
3 days ago · Zoya Akhtar opens up about the significance of focus group screenings in refining her films. She recounts a notable experience during 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' when an elderly viewer harshly criticized the movie, though younger viewers supported it. Her debut was 'Luck By Chance', and she received criticism for 'The Archies'.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Nov 9, 2023 · The trailer of one of the most-anticipated upcoming releases — Zoya Akhtar -directed The Archies — dropped today, offering a peek into the fictional world of Riverdale, an Indian hill town in the 60s with a thriving Anglo-Indian community.
