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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.
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...
1 day ago · July 15 will forever be a special date for Indian cinema, marking the anniversary of one of the best modern stories of friendship. This week, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara aka ZNMD turned 13, and Instagram saw emotional tributes pouring out from the film’s principal cast and director. The iconic film saw three friends, played by Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol, undertake a road trip across Spain, where they not only discovered beautiful locales, but themselves.
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.
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.
3 days ago · Zoya Akhtar’s films are best known for their unique yet relatable narratives, with ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ standing out for breaking away from traditional Bollywood narratives. Produced by Excel Entertainment, it focused on realistic, relatable characters and their emotional journeys, striking a chord with audiences.
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.
