Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Zoya Akhtar
18/08/2026
Zoya Akhtar said that a sequel to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is being considered, but only if the story feels right. She emphasized that the project is not being rushed and that no final announcement has been made.
23/02/2025
Zoya Akhtar spoke about the backlash received by the cast of The Archies, saying she felt guilty about how harshly the newcomers were treated online. She also indicated that she remained focused on upcoming work, including a new production project.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Agnosticism |
| Address | 701, Orchid Pride, Corner of S.V. Rd & Convent Avenue, Willingdon, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054 |
| Hobbies | Writing, Reading, Travelling |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm (1.60 m, 5’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-30-36 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Maneckji Cooper, Juhu, Mumbai |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Agnosticism |
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| Address | 701, Orchid Pride, Corner of S.V. Rd & Convent Avenue, Willingdon, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married (rumoured) |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sharic Sequeira (assistant director and producer) |
Family
| Father | Javed Akhtar (Lyricist and Scriptwriter) |
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| Mother | Honey Irani (Former Actress and Screenwriter) |
| Step-Mother | Shabana Azmi (Actress) |
| Siblings | Farhan Akhtar (Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Singer) |
| Spouse | Sharic Sequeira (rumoured) |
Career
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| Production Company | Tiger Baby Films (Producer for Made in Heaven S2 (2023), Dahaad (2023), Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)) | ||||||||||
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| Actor | Hrithik Roshan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zoya Akhtar's smoking habit is not known. | |
| 2. She does drink alcohol. | |
| 3. At 13, her father divorced her mother to marry Shabana Azmi. | |
| 4. She was raised in an agnostic environment without religious beliefs. | |
| 5. Zoya is the great-granddaughter of Urdu poet Muztar Khairabadi and granddaughter of Jan Nisar Akhtar. | |
| 6. Her great-great-grandfather, Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi, edited Mirza Ghalib's diwan at his request and played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Revolution of 1857 in Khairabad. | |
| 7. Zoya began her career as a co-director for the music video 'Price of Bullets' for the rock band Pentagram. | |
| 8. She has worked as a casting director for films like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Split Wide Open', and as an assistant director for her brother Farhan Akhtar’s movies 'Lakshya' and 'Dil Chahta Hai'. | |
| 9. Zoya served as an executive producer for 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.', a film by her long-time partner Reema Kagti and produced by Excel Entertainment. | |
| 10. In 2011, she directed the successful and critically acclaimed film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. | |
| 11. Zoya Akhtar loves dogs and owns a pet named Zen. | |
| 12. Zoya made news in October 2021 for commenting 'just married' on an Instagram post by a friend of her rumored husband Sharic Sequeira. | |
| 13. Gully Boy (2019) was India's official entry to the Oscars and premiered at Berlinale and Festival de Cannes. | |
| 14. She co-wrote the screenplay for Talaash (2012) with Reema Kagti. | |
| 15. She directed the segment Sheila Ki Jawani in Bombay Talkies (2013). |
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