Zoya Akhtar began her career by assisting directors like Mira Nair, Tony Gerber, and Dev Benegal, before turning Writer-Director in her own right. She has directed movies like the critically acclaimed Luck By Chance (2009), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Sheila Ki Jawani as part of Bombay Talkies (2013). She has co-written Talaash (2012) alongside Reema Kagti. Her signature style brings together creativity, sensitivity and individuality to create a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience which resonates with all ages. She then went on to direct Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) and Gully Boy (2019). After Gully Boy, her next venture in collaboration with Reema Kagti, Nitya Mehra and Alankrita Shrivastava titled Made in Heaven was released on Amazon Prime in 2019.