Zoya Akhtar
Directing · Story · Director · Screenplay
Born Oct 14, 1972 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Active 1997–present
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.
Filmography
Superboys of Malegaon (2025) - ProducerShape of Momo (2026) - Executive ProducerJee Le Zaraa - Writer · ProducerZindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) - Story · Director · WriterDil Chahta Hai (2001) - Casting Director · Assistant DirectorGully Boy (2019) - Director · Producer · ScreenplayTalaash (2012) - Story · ScreenplayDil Dhadakne Do (2015) - Director · Story · ScreenplayLakshya (2004) - First Assistant Director · Executive ProducerLust Stories (2018) - DirectorKama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) - Rasa Devi's CourtesanKho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) - Writer · ProducerLuck by Chance (2009) - Director · Screenplay · Executive Producer · StoryMade in Heaven (2019) - Director · Executive Producer · Writer · Creative Director · CreatorDahaad (2023) - Executive Producer · Writer · CreatorBombay Talkies (2013) - Director · ScreenplayThe Archies (2023) - Producer · Director · Screenplay · Story · LyricistGhost Stories (2020) - Director · Story · ScreenplayAngry Young Men (2024) - Executive ProducerEternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022) - Executive ProducerHoneymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) - Executive ProducerBombay Boys (1998) - Assistant DirectorWords with Gods (2014) - ScreenplayMigration (2008) - Screenplay