Zoya Akhtar

Indian filmmaking powerhouse Zoya Akhtar, born in 1972 in Mumbai, India, has been an active director in the film industry since 2009. She is best known for her work in the drama and romance genres, with her most famous films including "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and "Gully Boy", the latter earning a nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. Akhtar’s distinctive storytelling style often blends elements of traditional Indian culture with modern societal issues, resulting in a unique cinematic experience. On a personal note, Zoya Akhtar is not just a director, but a poet of life, brilliantly weaving tales of ordinary lives into extraordinary cinema.