Zoya Akhtar Is The Gamechanger Bollywood Needed. Here’s Why

It isn’t easy to find a perfect balance between conceptual stories and mindless entertainment. Zoya Akhtar has aced the formula

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Zoya Akhtar Is The Gamechanger Bollywood Needed. Here’s Why



Zoya Akhtar, one of the most progressive filmmakers in Hindi cinema, is known for her fresh concepts and films that are far from the run-of-the-mill. No wonder that the youth relates to the myriad issues that Zoya addresses in her movies. Be it feminism, marital discord or the many ways of a dysfunctional families - Zoya has tackled tricky issues and gained accolades throughout.

Zoya’s brilliance shone through right from her debut movie, Luck By Chance and her versatility only became more apparent with Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do. Her knack to choose characters that stay with the viewer well beyond the credits roll is rare and thus, her signature. Add the sight of beautiful locales and you have a masterpiece in hand. The filmmaker’s women characters too stand out. Be it the free-spirited Laila from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara or the bohemian Farah from Dil Dhadakne Do, they can make anyone fall in love with them.

The dialogues in her movies also mirror her understanding of millenials – the way her characters interact and respond to situations is devoid of unnecessary drama. They make her movies relevant and her concepts attract viewers from every generation. Today, on her birthday, we present you a video celebrating Zoya Akhtar’s enigmatic appeal (see the video above).

SpotboyE wishes the maverick filmmaker a Very Happy Birthday and continued success. Stay awesome, Zoya!