Zoya Akhtar

Director

Born: October 14, 1972 (53 years old)

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.

Filmography (22)

• The Roshans (2025, ★ 7.9)
• Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013, ★ 6.8)
• Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011, ★ 7.6)
• Luck by Chance (2009, ★ 6.6)
• Talaash (2012, ★ 6.8)
• Superboys of Malegaon (2025, ★ 7.5)
• Bombay Talkies (2013, ★ 6.4)
• Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023, ★ 6.5)
• Dil Dhadakne Do (2015, ★ 6.9)
• Gully Boy (2019, ★ 7.4)
• Lakshya (2004, ★ 6.7)
• Dil Chahta Hai (2001, ★ 6.8)
• Made in Heaven (2019, ★ 7.2)
• Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022, ★ 6.8)
• Dahaad (2023, ★ 7.2)
• Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997, ★ 5.7)
• The Archies (2023, ★ 5.6)
• Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007, ★ 5.3)
• Lust Stories (2018, ★ 6.2)
• Bombay Boys (1998, ★ 5.1)
• Words with Gods (2014, ★ 5.7)
• Ghost Stories (2020, ★ 5.2)