Emerging as the most sought after filmmaker owing to her recent outings, Zoya Akhtar has raised the bar of excellence with every new project. Bringing to screen the story of the rise of a rapper from the slums, the blockbuster hit Gully Boy was inspired by real-life underground rappers Divine and Naezy. Made In Heaven has also risen to be the most loved web series in contemporary time.

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Both the contents have been largely hailed for its unique storyline and impactful character and Zoya is clearly the woman behind the two. With an ability to build a world with memorable characters, Zoya Akhtar is one such filmmaker who has almost single-handedly changed the narrative of contemporary films.

Zoya Akhtar who has been ahead of her times with films like Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do ruled the box office with Gully Boy and is making all right noise across quarters. With a journey of four feature films, two short films, and one web series, Zoya Akhtar is one of the leading filmmakers who has carved her niche into the entertainment industry.

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