
Zoya Akhtar
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.
Known For

TV
The Daily Show
Self
1996

TV
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000

TV
Indian Idol
Self
2004

TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013

TV
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
TV
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002

TV
The Roshans
Self
2025

TV
BFFs with Vogue
Self
2016

TV
Angry Young Men
Self
2024

Film
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi's Courtesan
1997

Film
Making of Talaash
Self
Filmography
2025TVThe Roshansas Self2024TVAngry Young Menas Self2016TVBFFs with Vogueas Self2013TVComedy Nights with Kapilas Self2004TVKoffee with Karanas Self2004TVIndian Idolas Self2002TVJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Herself2000TVKaun Banega Crorepatias Self1997FilmKama Sutra: A Tale of Loveas Rasa Devi's Courtesan1996TVThe Daily Showas Self—FilmMaking of Talaashas Self