Zoya Akhtar is an Indian screenwriter and director known for her impactful storytelling and direction in Hindi cinema. Born on January 9, 1974, in Mumbai, India, she has made significant contributions to the film industry, earning accolades for her work. Her films often explore themes of family, relationships, and societal issues, resonating with diverse audiences. With a unique narrative style, she has established herself as a prominent figure in contemporary Bollywood filmmaking.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 207 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Zoya
life, radiance
Read Full Zoya Name AnalysisJanuary 9, 1974 Facts
Generation Group
Zoya Akhtar belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Mumbai
Educated At: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation: film producer | film director | screenwriter
Awards Received: Filmfare Award for Best Director
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 9, 1974
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18 Capricorn 37 | 19 Capricorn 0 | 11 Pisces 17 |
| Moon | 29 Cancer 11 | 3 Libra 18 | 18 Gemini 8 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 34 | 11 Capricorn 29 | 0 Pisces 22 |
| Venus | 10 Aquarius 37 | 19 Capricorn 37 | 0 Aquarius 53 |
| Mars | 5 Taurus 43 | 19 Capricorn 3 | 1 Gemini 34 |
| Jupiter | 16 Aquarius 6 | 20 Cancer 16 | 28 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 0 Cancer 15 | 26 Pisces 36 | 28 Gemini 7 |
| Uranus | 27 Libra 34 | 27 Taurus 45 | 27 Libra 26 |
| Neptune | 8 Sagittarius 35 | 29 Pisces 37 | 9 Sagittarius 34 |
| Pluto | 6 Libra 49 | 2 Aquarius 58 | 6 Libra 6 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 28 | 11 Pisces 43 | 24 Sagittarius 43 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 28 | 11 Virgo 43 | 24 Gemini 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Zoya Akhtar's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2026
