Quick Info
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Delhi |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
Latest News about Zoya Hussain
19/05/2026
IMDb’s profile for Zoya Hussain was updated in 2026 and continues to list her as an Indian actress, writer, and director known for Mukkabaaz. The page also shows that her official Instagram is associated with the handle zyhssn.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Boarding school in Delhi |
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| Graduation | Business Studies |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Parents |
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| Siblings | 1 (Sara Hussain, writer) |
Career
| Debut | Film: Mukkabaaz (2017) |
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| Notable Works | Teen Aur Aadha, Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence, Laal Kaptaan, Kaadan, Aranya / Haathi Mere Saathi, Ankahi Kahaniya, Big Girls Don't Cry, Bhaiyya Ji, Ground Zero |
Favourites
| Food | Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Biryani |
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Film Director | Anurag Kashyap |
| Colour | Black |
| Holiday Destination | Paris |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zyhssn/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/znhussain/ | |
| https://x.com/zyhssn | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoyashussain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zoya Hussain was born in Delhi to a middle-class family. | |
| 2. From a young age, Zoya had a strong interest in acting. | |
| 3. During her childhood, she excelled in sports and playing musical instruments. | |
| 4. While in college, Zoya actively participated in theater activities. | |
| 5. After completing her studies, Zoya pursued acting in Mumbai, starting with commercial theater. | |
| 6. Her acting career took off with her debut in the film "Mukkabaaz," which garnered praise for her performance. | |
| 7. Zoya has also appeared in movies like "Teen Aur Aadha," "Laal Kaptaan," and "Haathi Mere Saathi." | |
| 8. In interviews, she has expressed that she identifies as an Islamophobe. | |
| 9. Zoya credits her parents for supporting her decision to pursue acting. | |
| 10. For her role in "Mukkabaaz," Zoya initially had a speaking part that was changed to a mute character as the story developed. | |
| 11. To portray the mute character authentically, Zoya learned sign language over a few months with help from her teacher, Sangeeta. | |
| 12. Before her breakthrough in "Mukkabaaz," Zoya sought feedback from Anurag Kashyap on a script she had written but was told it fell short. | |
| 13. Aside from acting, Zoya is an animal lover who owns three pet dogs. | |
| 14. She has appeared in the web series Grahan, which streamed on Hulu. | |
| 15. She is represented by Dharma Cornerstone Agency. | |
| 16. She has appeared in music videos. | |
| 17. To portray the mute character in "Mukkabaaz" authentically, Zoya learned sign language over a few months with help from her teacher, Sangeeta. |