Happy birthday! Zoya Akhtar turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
New Delhi
Last updated on January 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 51 on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Hot news

International April 25, 2025
Zoya Akhtar, Time's ‘Person of the Year’ 2025?
Movie News April 25, 2025
‘Luck by Chance’ named Greatest Film of all time
Rumor Central April 2025
Is Zoya Akhtar secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Zoya Akhtar is celebrating her 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director Zoya Akhtar (You Don't Get Life a Second Time, Luck by Chance, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Akhtar, a cultural icon

Born in Mumbai on January 9, 1974, Zoya Akhtar's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Akhtar's not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Zoya hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zoya Akhtar as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Zoya, you're the best!