Zoya Akhtar
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.
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- Born in
- Mumbai
- Educated at
- New York University Tisch School of the ArtsSt. Xavier's College
- Awards
- 🏆 Filmfare Award for Best Director
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1974
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