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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 is an Indian filmmaker who has directed five feature films, including Gully Boy and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and two TV series, Made in Heaven and Lust Stories. She is also a producer, writer, and the daughter of Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani.
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Dec 18, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar has helmed some of the most popular movies of contemporary Bollywood. Here's a look at the director's best movies and where to stream them.
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- 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.
Zoya Akhtar is a director and writer of Indian films and TV shows. See the list of her most popular works, including Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Gully Boy and more.
Dec 7, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar directs a Netflix adaptation of the Archie comics, set in 1960s India. The film follows Archie and his friends as they face a threat to their beloved park and their romance.
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Apr 5, 2020 · 5 Best Zoya Akhtar Movies, Ranked. In a short span of time, writer-director Zoya Akhtar has built a swell filmography. Her stories are today, her characters relatable and her work rings with a certain authenticity and sincerity. One of the better mainstream voices out there, Zoya has a way with audience, across ages.
