Zoya Akhtar
Zoya Akhtar
Gully Boy & Dil Dhadakne Do
@zoya_akhtar_film
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About Me
Zoya Akhtar is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi films and series. Born to Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, she completed a diploma in filmmaking from NYU and assisted directors Mira Nair, Tony Gerber and Dev Benegal, before becoming a writer and director. She is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards. Akhtar and frequent collaborator Reema Kagti founded the production company Tiger Baby Films in 2015.
Zoya Akhtar is known primarily for work in Entertainment. Gully Boy & Dil Dhadakne Do specializing in Film & TV.
Profile compiled from public sources including Wikipedia's article on Zoya Akhtar (accessed July 2026).
Zoya Akhtar is known primarily for work in Entertainment. Gully Boy & Dil Dhadakne Do specializing in Film & TV.
Profile compiled from public sources including Wikipedia's article on Zoya Akhtar (accessed July 2026).
Quick Facts
- Born
- 9 Jan 1974, Mumbai
- Parents
- Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani
- Siblings
- Farhan Akhtar
Source: Wikidata
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What I Do
Portfolio
36
credits
16
collaborators
36
projects
Projects
36
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Jee Le Zaraa Film Upcoming
Director
🎬
🎬 Film
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Creator
3 collaborators
🎬
🎬 Film
The Archies
Director
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Made In Heaven Season 2
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Archies Film Netflix Director
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Cannes India Delegation Leader
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — TIME 100 Most Influential India
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — Forbes India Power Women Film
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — Amazon India Creative Partnership
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — Indian Parallel Cinema Champion
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — Filmfare Award Best Director Nom
Director
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Zoya Akhtar — IIFA Award Best Director Nom
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Screen Award Best Director
Director
📄 Tv
Made in Heaven (2019) — Zoya Akhtar Amazon Prime Creator
crew
🎬 Film
Gully Boy (2019) — Zoya Akhtar: India's Oscar Entry
crew
🎬 Film
Gully Boy (2019)
custom
2 collaborators
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📄 Tv
Made in Heaven
Director
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Gully Boy Director
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Gully Boy Berlin Film Festival
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — India Oscar Submission Gully Boy
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Made In Heaven Amazon Series
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Berlin Film Festival India Presence
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Lust Stories Netflix Segment
Director
🎬 Film
Lust Stories
custom
2 collaborators
★ Netflix India Original, Emmy-nominated
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Dil Dhadakne Do Director
Director
🎬 Film
Dil Dhadakne Do
custom
4 collaborators
★ Filmfare Award Best Supporting Actor
🎬
🎬 Film
Bombay Talkies
Director
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Bombay Talkies Segment Director
Director
🎬
🎬 Film
Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
Creator
3 collaborators
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Director
Director
🎬 Film
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
custom
3 collaborators
★ Filmfare Award Best Film
🎬
🎬 Film
Luck by Chance
Director
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Luck By Chance Debut Film
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Excel Entertainment Collaboration
Director
📄 Other
Zoya Akhtar — Lakshya Film Script Writer
Director
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📄 Tv
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
Producer
2 collaborators
Collaborators
Creators who share a project with this person
Career Timeline
35 projects
2023
2019
Tv
Made in Heaven (2019) — Zoya Akhtar Amazon Prime Creator
Creator — Made in Heaven (Amazon Prime)
Film
Gully Boy (2019) — Zoya Akhtar: India's Oscar Entry
Director — Gully Boy (India Oscar entry / Berlin)
Film
Gully Boy (2019)
director
Other
Zoya Akhtar — Gully Boy Berlin Film Festival
Other
Zoya Akhtar — Berlin Film Festival India Presence
Other
Zoya Akhtar — Made In Heaven Amazon Series
Tv
Made in Heaven
director
Other
Zoya Akhtar — Gully Boy Director
Other
Zoya Akhtar — India Oscar Submission Gully Boy
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