Zoya Akhtar
Directing1972Mumbai, 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.
Known For
Acting History
2025
2024
Angry Young Men
TVas Self
Angry Young Men
TVExecutive Producer
2023
The Archies
Director
The Archies
Producer
The Archies
Story
The Archies
Screenplay
The Archies
Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Writer
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Producer
Dahaad
TVExecutive Producer
Dahaad
TVWriter
2019
Gully Boy
Director
Gully Boy
Producer
Gully Boy
Screenplay
Made in Heaven
TVCreative Director
Made in Heaven
TVDirector
Made in Heaven
TVExecutive Producer
Made in Heaven
TVWriter
2018
Lust Stories
Director
2015
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TVas Self• 1 eps
Dil Dhadakne Do
Director
Dil Dhadakne Do
Story
Dil Dhadakne Do
Screenplay
2014
Words with Gods
Screenplay
2013
Bombay Talkies
Director
Bombay Talkies
Screenplay
2011
2009
2008
Migration
Screenplay
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Producer
2003
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
TVas Herself• 1 eps
2001
Dil Chahta Hai
Casting Director
Dil Chahta Hai
Assistant Director
2000
Kaun Banega Crorepati
TVas Self
1998
Bombay Boys
Assistant Director
1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi's Courtesan
1996
The Daily Show
TVas Self