★ HOW OLD IS ZOYA AKHTAR?
Zoya Akhtar is 52 years old, born January 9, 1974 in IN · Capricorn.
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About
Zoya Akhtar directs Hindi films that blend sharp comedy with emotional depth. Born in India, she made her directorial debut with Luck by Chance, then broke through with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, a film that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Director. She co-founded production company Tiger Baby Films with collaborator Reema Kagti and has since helmed Gully Boy and the series Made in Heaven. Capricorn energy—structured, ambitious, unsentimental.
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Biography
Zoya Akhtar builds narratives around ambition, desire, and class in contemporary India. Born in India, she trained in filmmaking at NYU before assisting directors Mira Nair, Tony Gerber, and Dev Benegal. Her directorial debut, Luck by Chance, won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) cemented her reputation—a comedy-drama about male friendship and self-discovery that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Director. She went on to direct Dil Dhadakne Do and contributed segments to the anthology films Lust Stories and Ghost Stories. Gully Boy, her musical drama about Mumbai's underground rap scene, won her a second Filmfare Award for Best Director. She is a screenwriter and producer as well as director, bringing full creative control to her work. As co-founder of Tiger Baby Films with Reema Kagti, she shaped production decisions across multiple projects. Her ongoing work includes the drama series Made in Heaven and the crime thriller Dahaad. A Capricorn born January 9, Akhtar channels cardinal ambition into meticulous storytelling. Life Path 4 reinforces her structural discipline—her scripts are architectural, her character arcs earned rather than gifted.
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Before Fame
Akhtar completed a diploma in filmmaking from NYU. She then worked as an assistant director with filmmakers Mira Nair, Tony Gerber, and Dev Benegal, absorbing craft before transitioning to writing and directing. Born to screenwriter Javed Akhtar and actress Honey Irani, she entered the industry grounded in narrative tradition.
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Trivia
- Her directorial debut Luck by Chance won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
- She co-founded production company Tiger Baby Films in 2015 with frequent collaborator Reema Kagti.
- Gully Boy marked her second Filmfare Award for Best Director, expanding her reach into musical drama.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Zoya Akhtar succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Zoya Akhtar?
- Zoya Akhtar is 52 years old (born January 9, 1974).
- When is Zoya Akhtar's birthday?
- Zoya Akhtar was born on January 9, 1974.
- What is Zoya Akhtar's zodiac sign?
- Zoya Akhtar is a Capricorn, born January 9, 1974.
- What is Zoya Akhtar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zoya Akhtar was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Zoya Akhtar from?
- Zoya Akhtar is from IN.
- What does Zoya Akhtar do?
- Zoya Akhtar is a writer.
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