Zoya Akhtar: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 9
- as director
- 8
- on screen
- 1996–2023
- box office
- $60M
- average score
- 67
- Born
- October 14, 1972 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Citizenship
- India
- Occupations
- Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1996-present
The Best Zoya Akhtar Movies
The highest-rated films Zoya Akhtar is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Gully Boy (2019) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Zoya Akhtar's Career in Numbers
Zoya Akhtar's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Zoya Akhtar works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) to The Archies (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Zoya Akhtar Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Zoya Akhtar's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Zoya Akhtar Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Romance 2
- Comedy 1
- Horror 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Zoya Akhtar has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of romance (2).
Zoya Akhtar Career Milestones
- First film
- Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- Gully Boy $28.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Gully Boy Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- The Archies 2023
Zoya Akhtar Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Zoya Akhtar is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 8 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Zoya Akhtar
8- 2023
The Archies Comedy Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2020
Ghost Stories Horror Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2019
Ghost Stories Thriller Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2019
Gully Boy Drama Worldwide box office: $28.3M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2018
Lust Stories Drama Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2015
Dil Dhadakne Do Drama Worldwide box office: $17.9M - 2011
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Romance Worldwide box office: $5.19M - 2009
Luck by Chance Drama Worldwide box office: $4.5M
Zoya Akhtar Movies as an Actor
1
Who Is Zoya Akhtar?
Zoya Akhtar was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India in 1972 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Zoya Akhtar, born on 14 October 1972, is a leading figure in Hindi cinema. Her parents, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, were both deeply involved in the film industry, setting the stage for her career in film. Zoya began her journey by obtaining a diploma in filmmaking from the prestigious New York University (NYU) and assisted directors such as Mira Nair, Tony Gerber, and Dev Benegal. With four Filmfare Awards to her credit, Akhtar's journey in the world of movies includes significant milestones. Joining forces with Reema Kagti, she went on to establish Tiger Baby Films, a film and web studio in 2015.
Zoya's talents first unfolded as she made her directorial debut with Luck by Chance (2009). Her breakthrough followed with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director and Best Director respectively. Not limiting herself to directing, she co-wrote the psychological crime thriller Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012) alongside Kagti and directed Sheila Ki Jawaani, a segment of the film Bombay Talkies (2013). Her directorial prowess also extends to Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Gully Boy (2019), and segments in Lust Stories (2018) and Ghost Stories (2020). She also directed the live-action feature film adaptation of The Archies for Netflix. Zoya has ventured into the OTT space with the series Made in Heaven (2019-present) and Dahaad (2023-present). Adding another feather to her cap, she is a board member of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI).
Who Zoya Akhtar Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Zoya Akhtar shares the most films with. Anurag Kashyap comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Vijay Varma (3).
Zoya Akhtar: Questions & Answers
How many movies Zoya Akhtar has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Zoya Akhtar been in?
Zoya Akhtar is credited on 9 films, from 1996 to 2023. 1 of them as an actor and 8 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Zoya Akhtar's highest-grossing movie?
Gully Boy (2019) is Zoya Akhtar's biggest box office hit, with $28.3M worldwide, ahead of Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) ($17.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Zoya Akhtar's movies have made $60M.
Zoya Akhtar's biggest hits What is the best Zoya Akhtar movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Zoya Akhtar's best-rated film is Gully Boy (2019) with a score of 78, followed by Lust Stories (2018) (75).
Best Zoya Akhtar movies, ranked How old is Zoya Akhtar?
Zoya Akhtar is 53 years old, born on October 14, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What is Zoya Akhtar's newest movie?
The most recent film on Zoya Akhtar's filmography is The Archies (2023), which Zoya Akhtar directed.
Who does Zoya Akhtar work with most often?
Zoya Akhtar shares the most films with Anurag Kashyap (3 films), Vijay Varma (3 films) and Avinash Tiwary (2 films).
The Best Zoya Akhtar Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 directing credits.
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