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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.
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. 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 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.
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...
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 7, 2023 · The Archies: Directed by Zoya Akhtar. With Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina. Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
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...
Aug 30, 2023 · Creators Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti are basking in the success of their Prime Video series 'Dahaad' and Season 2 of 'Made in Heaven.'
