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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.
- 1996–present
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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.
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- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
When Vikram gets tapped to play the male lead in a Bollywood film, he can't believe his luck. But it may ruin his relationship with his girlfriend. Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia. Votes: 11,068 | Gross: $0.36M
- Rimi Chakraborty
- GULLY BOY – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. The story revolves around Murad Ahmed (played by Ranveer Singh), an ambitious young man who rises above personal and financial obstacles to become one of India’s top rappers.
- LUCK BY CHANCE – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. Farhan Akhtar plays Vikram Jaisingh, a young man with dreams of becoming a Bollywood superstar. However, when fame and fortune knock at his door in the form of a lead role in a film, he’s quickly blinded by his newfound success and begins drifting away from those who care for him.
- ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA – NETFLIX. Three friends set off to Spain on a three-week road trip to celebrate the final days of bachelorhood of one of the friends, but little do they know that this trip would change their lives forever.
- DIL DHADAKNE DO – NETFLIX. A lot of family dramedy happens in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea when a rich, dysfunctional Punjabi family takes a cruise trip to celebrate the parents’ wedding anniversary.
Jan 31, 2024 · Mumbai, UPDATED: Jan 31, 2024 18:12 IST. In Short. It has been 15 long years since acclaimed director Zoya Akhtar made her debut in films. She last directed 'The Archies,' which launched Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor in Bollywood. Here's hoping the filmmaker serves us with more filmy delicacies in years to come.
- Movies, Bollywood
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Dec 18, 2023 · 18 December 2023. Shaurya Singh Thapa. Official JustWatch writer. The Archie comics come to the Indian Netflix space, thanks to writer-director Zoy Akhtar’s 60s-era musical romance The Archies. While the movie has polarized some audiences, the Netflix original definitely proves Akhtar’s eye for vibrant set designs and stylish costumes.
Gully Boy is a 2019 Indian Hindi -language musical drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar, and written by Akhtar and Reema Kagti. The film was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar under the banners of Tiger Baby Films and Excel Entertainment productions, with American rapper Nas as an executive producer.
