Zoya Akhtar Predicts Return of Traditional Love Stories in Indian Cinema

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar anticipates a resurgence of traditional love stories in Indian cinema, noting cyclical changes in audience preferences over the past 10 to 15 years. Speaking at a screenwriting workshop, she cited recent box office successes like "Saiyaara," "Tere Ishk Mein," and "Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat." Akhtar is currently involved in multiple projects, including directing and producing, with "Dahaad 2" in production and two screenplays in development. She also mentioned a potential sequel to "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," to be announced when ready.