Zoya Akhtar
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Records
Zoya Akhtar's career is studded with achievements that set her apart in Indian cinema. She is one of only a few female directors to win multiple Filmfare Best Director awards, and her films have consistently resonated with both critics and audiences. Gully Boy was not only a box office hit but also India's official entry to the Oscars, a rare honor that brought international attention to her work. Her ability to tell deeply Indian stories with universal appeal has earned her a dedicated following and a reputation as a trailblazer for women in the industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
India's Official Oscar Entry
Gully Boy was selected as India's submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.
Emmy Nomination
Received a nomination for her segment in the anthology film Lust Stories.
Cannes Premiere
Dil Dhadakne Do premiered at the festival, marking a significant international showcase.
Berlinale Premiere
Gully Boy had its world premiere at the Berlinale, bringing Indian hip-hop to a global stage.
Records & Feats
First female director to have two films win Filmfare Best Director
Zoya Akhtar won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Gully Boy (2019), making her the first woman to achieve this feat twice.
Gully Boy as India's official Oscar entry
The film was selected as India's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards, a rare honor for a film centered on street rap.