Zoya Akhtar Quotes

Indian film director

Zoya Akhtar (born 14 October 1972) is an Indian film director and screenwriter

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Native Name: ज़ोया अख़्तर

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I think the most important thing, when you are directing is perspective on the story. What is your take? What are you saying? What does it mean?.

From Mira Nair. Who told me to, stay true to the story. Told me not to lose my femininity, because I am directing. So if I want to go to work in a skirt and lipstick, I should. I don't have to be male, to be the boss. And to never hook up with the actors. Best piece of Advise. (as an answer to the question: Whats the most useful advise you ever got from a fellow director?)

No. If I am in such a temper, then the person I am in a temper with needs to leave. (as an answer to the question: Have you ever walked of a set, in a temper?)

Women are not exempt from patriarchy, they are also products of it. So, they also come in with that system of 'am I right' or 'am I wrong'.