Zoya Akhtar

Luca Guadagnino to lead Marrakech jury with Akhtar, Elordi, Garfield and others

Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has been named the jury president for the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, taking over from Thomas Vinterberg, who withdrew from the role due to family matters.

Zoya Akhtar and Karan Johar call out high leading actor fees

The high salaries of leading male actors in the Hindi film industry have become a growing concern, particularly after films starring top actors like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have opened with earnings as low as Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. During a directors' roundtable organised by The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar emphasised the need for male actors to reconsider their pay. His comment was followed by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar stepping in.

Nayanthara named 'Most Powerful Women in Business'

Renowned Tamil actress Nayanthara, affectionately referred to as 'Lady Superstar', has been recognised as one of the 'Most Powerful Women in Business' by Business Today magazine, alongside a few other eminent personalities.

Review / ‘The Archies’ is Riverdale’s nostalgia-tinted musical

"The Archies", directed by Zoya Akhtar, is a heartfelt journey down memory lane interwoven with the chords of a teen musical. This highly-anticipated Netflix film thereby presents a nostalgia-tinted fairytale-esque musical that resonates with both longtime fans and those new to the iconic characters.

Zoya Akhtar addresses controversy over ‘The Archies’ casting choices

With the release of the much-anticipated film, "The Archies", director Zoya Akhtar finds herself once again at the centre of the nepotism debate. The Netflix teen-musical, set to hit screens on December 7, features star kids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda in key roles.

Weddings, women, and the weight of choices

Ultimately, these narratives raise profound questions about willpower, helplessness, and the authenticity of power dynamics. They underscore the ongoing need for women's stories to be told on-screen, with no straightforward answers but a pressing demand for exploration.

Zoya Akhtar's long-awaited film ‘The Archies’ gets release date

Director Zoya Akhtar's eagerly awaited film, "The Archies," has now been given a release date. This live-action musical features a star-studded cast including Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, and Aditi Dot in lead roles.

Zoya Akhtar responds as netizens asks her to show 'normal' Muslims on screen

Zoya Akhtar's "Made in Heaven" season 2 was released on Amazon Prime recently. The episode 6 titled "Warrior Princess" showcased a Muslim wedding and how multiple marriage was allowed in Islam. 

'Made in Heaven' season 2 drops early on Amazon Prime 

"Made in Heaven" season 2 was expected to be released on August 11 at midnight. However, the makers decided to surprise the audience by making a grand entry on Wednesday. 

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Luca Guadagnino to lead Marrakech jury with Akhtar, Elordi, Garfield and others

Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has been named the jury president for the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, taking over from Thomas Vinterberg, who withdrew from the role due to family matters.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

Zoya Akhtar and Karan Johar call out high leading actor fees

The high salaries of leading male actors in the Hindi film industry have become a growing concern, particularly after films starring top actors like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have opened with earnings as low as Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. During a directors' roundtable organised by The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar emphasised the need for male actors to reconsider their pay. His comment was followed by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar stepping in.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Nayanthara named 'Most Powerful Women in Business'

Renowned Tamil actress Nayanthara, affectionately referred to as 'Lady Superstar', has been recognised as one of the 'Most Powerful Women in Business' by Business Today magazine, alongside a few other eminent personalities.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

‘The Archies’ is Riverdale’s nostalgia-tinted musical

"The Archies", directed by Zoya Akhtar, is a heartfelt journey down memory lane interwoven with the chords of a teen musical. This highly-anticipated Netflix film thereby presents a nostalgia-tinted fairytale-esque musical that resonates with both longtime fans and those new to the iconic characters.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Zoya Akhtar addresses controversy over ‘The Archies’ casting choices

With the release of the much-anticipated film, "The Archies", director Zoya Akhtar finds herself once again at the centre of the nepotism debate. The Netflix teen-musical, set to hit screens on December 7, features star kids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda in key roles.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Weddings, women, and the weight of choices

Ultimately, these narratives raise profound questions about willpower, helplessness, and the authenticity of power dynamics. They underscore the ongoing need for women's stories to be told on-screen, with no straightforward answers but a pressing demand for exploration.

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

Zoya Akhtar's long-awaited film ‘The Archies’ gets release date

Director Zoya Akhtar's eagerly awaited film, "The Archies," has now been given a release date. This live-action musical features a star-studded cast including Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, and Aditi Dot in lead roles.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Zoya Akhtar responds as netizens asks her to show 'normal' Muslims on screen

Zoya Akhtar's "Made in Heaven" season 2 was released on Amazon Prime recently. The episode 6 titled "Warrior Princess" showcased a Muslim wedding and how multiple marriage was allowed in Islam. 

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

'Made in Heaven' season 2 drops early on Amazon Prime 

"Made in Heaven" season 2 was expected to be released on August 11 at midnight. However, the makers decided to surprise the audience by making a grand entry on Wednesday. 

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

‘Made in Heaven’ season 2 trailer out

Made in Heaven season 2’s trailer is out now. Arjun Mathur and Sobhita Dhulipala's series will premiere on August 10.