Zoya Hussain

Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress, writer and director who predominantly appears in Hindi films. She got recognition for her role in Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Zoya Hussain
Born1990 or 1991 (age 32–33)[1]
Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active2017 – present

Career

Zoya Hussain was born and brought up in Delhi.[2] She started her career as an actress with the film Mukkabaaz.[3][1][4] She first met Anurag Kashyap for 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 next Mukkabaaz.[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
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Notes
2017MukkabaazSunaina MishraHindiWon—Best Actress at Ashu chavdaJagran Film Festival
Nominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut
2018Teen Aur AadhaSulekhaHindi
Namdev Bhau: In Search of SilenceTaraHindi
2019Laal KaptaanThe WidowHindi[7]
2021Kaadan/ Aranya/ Haathi Mere SaathiAruvi/ArviTamil
Telugu
Hindi[8][9]
Ankahi KahaniyaTanu MathurHindiAnthology[10]

Web series
Year Series Role(s) Network Ref(s)
2021GrahanSP Amrita SinghDisney+ Hotstar[11]

Music videos
Year Title Artist References
2018 "Cold/Mess" Prateek Kuhad [12]
2021 "Break Free" When Chai Met Toast"

References
  1. Team, ELLE India. "Meet Zoya Hussain, Anurag Kashyap's newest muse". Elle India. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  2. IANS (6 January 2018). "Training in theatre helped me to act in Mukkabaaz: Actress Zoya Hussain". Cinestaan. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. "When Mukkabaaz filmmaker Zoya Hussain wanted to direct Anurag Kashyap". India TV News. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  4. Goyal, Samarth (16 January 2018). "Mukkabaaz actor Zoya Hussain: Earlier, mute characters in films were mere caricatures". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  5. "When Zoya Hussain wanted to direct a film with Anurag Kashyap". Deccan Herald. Press Trust of India. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. Sen, Raja (11 April 2019). "Mukkabaaz Movie Review: Vineet Kumar Singh Shines In Anurag Kashyap's Greatest Film". NDTV. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. PTI (28 March 2018). "'Mukkabaaz' star Zoya Hussain teams up with Saif Ali Khan". GulfNews. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  8. "Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi?". Deccan Chronicle. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  9. "Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi?". Deccan Chronicle. 3 February 2018.
  10. Khurana, Archika (17 September 2021). "Ankahi Kahaniya Review : A Delightful Anthology Of Love And Emotions". India Times. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  11. "Pavan Malhotra, Zoya Hussain to star in Disney+ Hotstar series 'Grahan'; trailer released". Mid-Day. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  12. Taank, Shagun (21 January 2020). "Singing sensation Prateek Kuhad reveals why 'Cold/Mess' is special to him". ANI News. Retrieved 15 February 2022.


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