Since its launch, Game Changers by film trade analyst Komal Nahta has been making waves. Featuring esteemed and intriguing guests from the entertainment industry, the podcast delivers captivating conversations, unveiling fascinating facts and unheard stories from beloved celebrities and talents. No wonder audiences eagerly anticipate each new episode. In the latest episode, the talented Zoya Akhtar was seen praising Laapataa Ladies.

Zoya Akhtar praises Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies; says, “Hopefully, she’ll make more films”

When Komal Nahta asked, "Zoya, which of the youngsters do you consider to be a "game changer" director, or who do you see potential in?" Replying to this, Zoya Akhtar said, "I really like Shakun Batra, and I really like Chaitanya Tamhane. Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies was her second film, which I loved. Hopefully, she'll make more films." Komal yet again asked, "Name one film by another director that you thoroughly enjoyed in recent times." To which Zoya said, "Laapataa Ladies."

Besides this, Zoya also spoke about her last directorial, The Archies. For the unversed, the Netflix film launched Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, and Dot. However, the film was criticized by the audience. Sharing her thoughts, the filmmaker said, "They all are very talented and I would love to work with them again. What I felt terrible about was that they were newcomers. I auditioned them. We gave them the roles. A very professional crew dressed them. There were all the best names in the business involved. I workshopped with them. I okayed the take, so it was me. They just did what I asked them to do. I didn’t like the fact that they were being almost bullied. It wasn’t nice, it was all my responsibility, so I did feel guilty, but then they asked me not to.”

Currently, Zoya is buys with promoting Superboys of Malegaon, which will be released in theaters on February 28.

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