ZOYA AKHTAR
Zoya Akhtar
Gender: Female
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 14, 1972
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
2025·
The RoshansSelf
2024·
Angry Young MenSelf
2016·
BFFs with VogueSelf
Self
2012·
Making of TalaashSelf
2004·
Indian IdolSelf
2004·
Koffee with KaranSelf
Herself
Self
Rasa Devi's Courtesan
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Production
2026·
Shape of MomoExecutive Producer
2025·
In TransitCreator, Executive Producer
2023·
DahaadExecutive Producer, Creator, Writer
Writer, Director
Producer, Director, Writer
Producer
2024·
Angry Young MenExecutive Producer
2023·
The ArchiesLyricist, Screenplay, Story, Producer, Director
2023·
Kho Gaye Hum KahanProducer, Writer
Executive Producer
2020·
Ghost StoriesScreenplay, Story, Director
2019·
Made in HeavenWriter, Executive Producer, Director, Creator, Creative Director
2019·
Gully BoyScreenplay, Producer, Director
TBA·
Jee Le ZaraaProducer, Writer
2018·
Lust StoriesDirector
2015·
Dil Dhadakne DoScreenplay, Story, Director
2014·
Words with GodsScreenplay
2013·
Bombay TalkiesScreenplay, Director
2012·
TalaashScreenplay, Story
Writer, Director, Story
2009·
Luck by ChanceExecutive Producer, Screenplay, Story, Director
2008·
MigrationScreenplay
Executive Producer
2004·
LakshyaExecutive Producer, First Assistant Director
2001·
Dil Chahta HaiAssistant Director, Casting Director
1998·
Bombay BoysAssistant Director