Zoya Akhtar
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.
Works
Superboys of Malegaon
The residents of Malegaon look to Bollywood cinema for a much-needed escape from daily drudgery. Amateur filmmaker Nasir Shaikh gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands together his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, thereby bringing a fresh lease of life into the town.
Release Date:2025-02-28
Department:Production
Job:Producer
The Roshans
This documentary series chronicles the trials and triumphs of Bollywood's iconic Roshan family — musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rajesh, Rakesh and Hrithik.
Release Date:2025-01-17
Character:Self
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:6
Angry Young Men
Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.
Release Date:2024-08-20
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Character:Self
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:2
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Three best friends juggle life as 20-somethings in Mumbai, where romance, ambition and heartbreak collide with the addictive draw of social media.
Release Date:2023-12-26
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:56
The Archies
Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
Release Date:2023-12-07
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:53
Dahaad
Women are disappearing without a trace in Rajasthan and nobody seems surprised. But police officer Anjali Bhaati notices a similarity in the cases: long nightly phone calls and a boyfriend that no one in the neighbourhood has ever seen.
Release Date:2023-05-12
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:8
Vote Count:20
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
Often (mis)guided by a cheeky imaginary wizard, an awkward and lonely 20-something struggles to get out of his own way in his quest for a girlfriend.
Release Date:2022-03-18
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:8
Vote Count:13
Ghost Stories
An anthology of four short horror tales.
Release Date:2020-01-01
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:79
Made in Heaven
The story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies.
Release Date:2019-03-07
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:16
Vote Count:35
Gully Boy
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Release Date:2019-02-14
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:185
Lust Stories
An anthology of four stories that sheds light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of the Indian woman.
Release Date:2018-06-15
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:125
BFFs with Vogue
Celebrities open up about everything from movies and fashion to personal style mantras and the latest gossip in Bollywood.
Release Date:2016-09-25
Character:Herself
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:4
Dil Dhadakne Do
On a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, a brother and sister deal with the impact of family considerations on their romantic lives.
Release Date:2015-06-04
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:143
Words with Gods
The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.
Release Date:2014-11-20
Department:Writing
Job:Screenplay
Vote Count:8
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.
Release Date:2013-06-22
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:19
Bombay Talkies
One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.
Release Date:2013-05-03
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:57
Talaash
A cop, investigating the mysterious death of a filmstar, meets a sex-worker, while he faces some personal problems psychologically. The mystery connects these people in a way, that ultimately changes their lives.
Release Date:2012-11-30
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:222
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?
Release Date:2011-07-15
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:355
Luck by Chance
Not wanting the same fate as befell her sisters, Sona Mishra re-locates to Mumbai to try to make a living making movies, but she soon finds that the path she has chosen is not an easy one.
Release Date:2009-01-30
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:60
Jee Le Zaraa
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Passage of Family
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Untitled Aamir Khan/Zoya Akhtar Project
Slice-of-life comedy around a middle-aged man.
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Migration
One of a four-film series on the AIDS epidemic in India, this film examines the virus as Indian society's great class leveler, following its transmission through interweaving stories that link urban and rural India.
Release Date:2008-03-07
Department:Writing
Job:Screenplay
Vote Count:3
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Six newly-married, diverse, honeymooning couples face marital bliss and discord, finding out more about themselves, their significant others and life in this happy-go-lucky, quirky drama.
Release Date:2007-02-23
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Vote Count:25
Koffee with Karan
Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.
Release Date:2004-11-19
Character:Self
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:21
Lakshya
An aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.
Release Date:2004-06-18
Department:Directing
Job:First Assistant Director
Vote Count:104
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.
Release Date:2002-03-22
Character:Herself
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:4
Dil Chahta Hai
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Release Date:2001-07-24
Department:Production
Job:Casting Director
Vote Count:294
Bombay Boys
Krishna alias Kris Sahani lives in New York, but decides to travel to his homeland in order to act in a movie. While Ricardo Fernandes leaves Australia to travel to Bombay in search of his missing brother, Roger. And finally, Zeres Mistry, from London also travels to Bombay to find his true love. The paths of all three NRIs cross in the taxi to Colaba, and they decide to stick together. They find an apartment, owned by a gay landlord, Pesi Shroff, who openly and lovingly eyes a visibly uncomfortable Zeres. Things do not go well for Kris as he is asked by Filmmaker, Don Mastana, to act in a movie that is slated to be the worst movie in Bollywood history. Ricardo finds himself at the mercy of the local police, who make it clear to him that they have better things to do than look for his missing brother. It is only a matter of time before the hapless trio to realize that their respective hopes and dreams are soon to turn to hopelessness and nightmares - from which there is no escape.
Release Date:1998-09-14
Department:Directing
Job:Assistant Director
Vote Count:7
Gully Boy 2
A sequel to 2019 movie 'Gully Boy'.
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Tara and Maya are two inseparable friends in India. Their tastes, habits, and hobbies are the same. Years later, the two have matured, but have maintained their friendship. Tara gets married to the local prince, Raj Singh, who soon succeeds the throne as the sole heir. After the marriage, Raj gets bored of Tara and starts seeking another female to satisfy his sexual needs. He notices Maya and is instantly attracted to her. He has her included as one of his courtesans, and is intimate with her. Watch what happens when Tara finds out and the extent she will go to keep her marriage intact.
Release Date:1997-02-28
Character:Rasa Devi's Courtesan
Vote Count:172
In Transit
A documentary series that explores the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating love, identity, and the boundaries of gender in a uniquely Indian way.
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Episode Count:1
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
Release Date:2000-07-03
Character:Self
Episode Count:2
Vote Count:28
The Daily Show
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Release Date:1996-07-22
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:551