Zoya Akhtar
Known for

Directing

Credits

61

Gender

Woman

Birthday

14 Oct 1972 (51)

Place of birth

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Also known as
Ζόια Ακτάρ

Zoya Akhtar

Biography

Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director and screenwriter. After completing a diploma in filmmaking from NYU, she assisted directors such as Mira Nair, Tony Gerber and Dev Benegal, before turning writer-director in her own right.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024Angry Young MenSelf
2016BFFs with VogueHerself
2013Comedy Nights with KapilSelf
2004Koffee with KaranSelf
2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHerself
2000Kaun Banega CrorepatiSelf
1997Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveRasa Devi's Courtesan
1996The Daily ShowSelf
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024Angry Young MenExecutive Producer
In TransitProducer
Untitled Aamir Khan/Zoya Akhtar ProjectProducer
2025Superboys of MalegaonProducer
Untitled Aamir Khan/Zoya Akhtar ProjectWriter
Untitled Aamir Khan/Zoya Akhtar ProjectDirector
Passage of FamilyProducer
Passage of FamilyWriter
Jee Le ZaraaProducer
Jee Le ZaraaWriter
2023The ArchiesDirector
2023The ArchiesProducer
2023Kho Gaye Hum KahanWriter
2023Kho Gaye Hum KahanProducer
2023The ArchiesStory
2023The ArchiesScreenplay
2023The ArchiesLyricist
2023DahaadExecutive Producer
2023DahaadWriter
2023DahaadCreator
2022Eternally Confused and Eager for LoveExecutive Producer
2020Ghost StoriesDirector
2019Gully BoyDirector
2019Gully BoyProducer
2019Gully BoyScreenplay
2019Made in HeavenExecutive Producer
2019Made in HeavenWriter
2019Made in HeavenDirector
2019Made in HeavenCreative Director
2019Made in HeavenCreator
2018Lust StoriesDirector
2015Dil Dhadakne DoDirector
2015Dil Dhadakne DoScreenplay
2015Dil Dhadakne DoStory
2014Words with GodsScreenplay
2013Bombay TalkiesDirector
2013Bombay TalkiesScreenplay
2012TalaashStory
2012TalaashScreenplay
2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraDirector
2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraStory
2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraWriter
2009Luck by ChanceDirector
2009Luck by ChanceExecutive Producer
2009Luck by ChanceScreenplay
2009Luck by ChanceStory
2008MigrationScreenplay
2007Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.Executive Producer
2004LakshyaFirst Assistant Director
2004LakshyaExecutive Producer
2001Dil Chahta HaiCasting Director
2001Dil Chahta HaiAssistant Director
1998Bombay BoysAssistant Director