Zoya Akhtar

Critical Reception

6.5 / 10Avg critic score · 8 films

100%Fresh (score ≥ 60)

Gully BoyHighest rated · 7.1 / 10

Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraLowest rated · 6.1 / 10

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.

Career Arc

Direction (6)

2019Gully BoyDirector
7.1
8.5
2018Lust StoriesDirector
6.7
6.4
2015Dil Dhadakne DoDirector
6.2
6.4
2013Bombay TalkiesDirector
6.5
6.5
2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraDirector
6.1
6.7
2009Luck by ChanceDirector

Writing (5)

2019Gully BoyScreenplay
7.1
8.5
2015Dil Dhadakne DoWriter
6.2
6.4
2012TalaashScreenplay
6.3
6.7
2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraWriter / Story / Screenplay
6.1
6.7
2009Luck by ChanceStory

Production (3)

2026Shape of MomoExecutive Producer
6.4
2025Superboys of MalegaonProducer
6.8
2019Gully BoyProducer
7.1
8.5

Articles featuring Zoya Akhtar

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