Search results
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 and produced acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Gully Boy, and The Archies. She is the daughter of lyricist Javed Akhtar and sister of Farhan Akhtar, and has won six Filmfare awards and an Emmy nomination.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Dec 8, 2023 · The Indian director talks about her diverse films, from "Luck by Chance" to "The Archies," and how she balances creativity and challenge. She also reveals her writing process with Reema Kagti and her family background in the arts.
- Proma Khosla
Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and producer, known for her acclaimed films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy and The Archies. She is the daughter of lyricist Javed Akhtar and sister of Farhan Akhtar, and has won six Filmfare awards and an Emmy nomination.
- October 14, 1972
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.
- Alaka Sahani
- 153
Aug 30, 2023 · The filmmakers talk about their shows 'Made in Heaven' and 'Dahaad', which tackle social issues and genres in India. They also share their upcoming projects, including 'The Archies' and 'Angry Young Men'.
People also ask
Who is Zoya Akhtar?
Who are Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti?
What defines a 'Zoya Akhtar project'?
Is Zoya a universal storyteller?
Dec 7, 2023 · Zoya Akhtar, a popular Bollywood filmmaker, adapts the Archies comics for Netflix in a period setting. She talks about the challenges of casting, shooting and updating the story for a younger audience.
Related searches
