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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (18)
Superboys of Malegaon
Producer (Production)
2025
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Writer (Writing)
2023
The Archies
Producer (Production)
2023
Ghost Stories
Director (Directing)
2020
Gully Boy
Director (Directing)
2019
Lust Stories
Director (Directing)
2018
Dil Dhadakne Do
Director (Directing)
2015
Words with Gods
Screenplay (Writing)
2014
Bombay Talkies
Director (Directing)
2013
Talaash
Story (Writing)
2012
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Story (Writing)
2011
Luck by Chance
Director (Directing)
2009
Migration
Screenplay (Writing)
2008
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Producer (Production)
2007
Lakshya
First Assistant Director (Directing)
2004
Dil Chahta Hai
Casting Director (Production)
2001
Bombay Boys
Assistant Director (Directing)
1998
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi's Courtesan
1997
TV Shows (13)
In Transit
Producer (Production)
2025
The Roshans
as Self
2025
Angry Young Men
as Self
2024
Dahaad
Executive Producer (Production)
2023
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
Executive Producer (Production)
2022
Made in Heaven
Director (Directing)
2019
BFFs with Vogue
as Self
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
2013
Koffee with Karan
as Self
2004
Indian Idol
as Self
2004
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Herself
2002
Kaun Banega Crorepati
as Self
2000
The Daily Show
as Self
1996