Zoya Hussainis an Indian actress,model,writer and director who predominantly appears inHindifilms. She got recognition for her role inMukkabaaz,directed byAnurag Kashyap.
Zoya Hussain | |
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| Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1] Delhi,India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2017 – present |
Career
editZoya Hussain was born and brought up inDelhi.[2]She started her career as an actress with the filmMukkabaaz.[3][1][4]She first metAnurag Kashyapfor the script she had written and wanted Anurag to give his feedback on the same. But Anurag didn't find the script and approached Zoya for playing a role in his nextMukkabaaz.[5]Regarding her role in the film, Raja Sen of NDTV stated that "Zoya Hussain is great in an excessively demanding part, mute but loud as can be, the feistiest heroine we've had in a while".[6]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mukkabaaz | Sunaina Mishra | Hindi | Won—Best Actress at Ashu chavdaJagran Film Festival Nominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2018 | Teen Aur Aadha | Sulekha | Hindi | |
| Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence | Tara | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Laal Kaptaan | The Widow | Hindi | [7] |
| 2021 | Kaadan/Aranya/Haathi Mere Saathi | Aruvi/Arvi | Tamil Telugu Hindi[8][9] |
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| Ankahi Kahaniya | Tanu Mathur | Hindi | Anthology[10] | |
| 2024 | Bhaiyya Ji | Mithali | Hindi |
Web series
edit| Year | Series | Role(s) | Network | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Grahan | SP Amrita Singh | Disney+ Hotstar | [11] |
| 2024 | Big Girls Don't Cry | Aliya Lamba | Prime Video |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Cold/Mess" | Prateek Kuhad | [12] |
| 2021 | "Break Free" | When Chai Met Toast " | [citation needed] |
References
edit- ^abTeam, ELLE India."Meet Zoya Hussain, Anurag Kashyap's newest muse".Elle India.Retrieved10 August2018.
- ^IANS (6 January 2018)."Training in theatre helped me to act in Mukkabaaz: Actress Zoya Hussain".Cinestaan.Archivedfrom the original on 29 October 2018.Retrieved10 August2018.
- ^"When Mukkabaaz filmmaker Zoya Hussain wanted to direct Anurag Kashyap".India TV News.2 January 2018.Retrieved10 August2018.
- ^Goyal, Samarth (16 January 2018)."Mukkabaaz actor Zoya Hussain: Earlier, mute characters in films were mere caricatures".Hindustan Times.Retrieved13 August2018.
- ^"When Zoya Hussain wanted to direct a film with Anurag Kashyap".Deccan Herald.Press Trust of India. 2 January 2018.Retrieved12 June2023.
- ^Sen, Raja (11 April 2019)."Mukkabaaz Movie Review: Vineet Kumar Singh Shines In Anurag Kashyap's Greatest Film".NDTV.Retrieved12 June2023.
- ^PTI (28 March 2018)."'Mukkabaaz' star Zoya Hussain teams up with Saif Ali Khan ".GulfNews.Retrieved10 August2018.
- ^"Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi?".Deccan Chronicle.3 February 2018.Retrieved10 August2018.
- ^"Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi?".Deccan Chronicle.3 February 2018.
- ^Khurana, Archika (17 September 2021)."Ankahi Kahaniya Review: A Delightful Anthology Of Love And Emotions".India Times.Retrieved17 September2021.
- ^"Pavan Malhotra, Zoya Hussain to star in Disney+ Hotstar series 'Grahan'; trailer released".Mid-Day.10 June 2021.Retrieved26 June2021.
- ^Taank, Shagun (21 January 2020)."Singing sensation Prateek Kuhad reveals why 'Cold/Mess' is special to him".ANI News.Retrieved15 February2022.
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