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Zoya Akhtar

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn October 14, 1972 (53 years)
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

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
  • The Archies
  • Dil Chahta Hai
  • Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
  • Gully Boy
  • Dil Dhadakne Do
  • Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
  • Lakshya
  • Luck by Chance
  • Lust Stories
  • Ghost Stories
  • Dahaad
  • Superboys of Malegaon
  • Made in Heaven
  • Bombay Talkies
  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
  • Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story
  • Migration

Zoya Akhtar Filmography

2025
In Transit (TV Series)
2025
2024
2024
Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2023
2023
2023
Dahaad (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2022
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2019
Made in Heaven (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2019
2009
Luck by Chance · as Executive Producer
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. · as Executive Producer
2004
Lakshya · as Executive Producer

2023
2023
Dahaad (TV Series)
2019
Made in Heaven (TV Series)
2019
Gully Boy · as Screenplay
2014
Words with Gods · as Screenplay
2013
Bombay Talkies · as Screenplay
2008
Migration · as Screenplay

2025
The Roshans (TV Series) · as Self
2024
2016
BFFs with Vogue (TV Series) · as Self
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Zee Cine Awards 2012 · as Self - Winner Best Director
2012
57th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner
2010
55th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2004
Koffee With Karan (TV Series) · as Self
2004
Indian Idol (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV Series) · as Herself
2000
Kaun Banega Crorepati (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self

1996
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love · as Rasa Devi's Courtesan

2023
The Archies · as Story
2020
Ghost Stories · as Story And Screenplay
2018
Gold · as Supervising Editor
2015
Dil Dhadakne Do · as Story
2012
2011
2009
Luck by Chance · as Story
2004
Lakshya · as First Assistant Director
2001
Dil Chahta Hai · as Assistant Director
2001
Dil Chahta Hai · as Casting Director
1998
Bombay Boys · as Assistant Director

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