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Zoya Hussain

Known For
Acting
Born
October 1, 1990 in New Delhi, India
Active Years
2018–2026 (9 Years)
Total Credits
14 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 1, 1990 New Delhi, India 14 credits
14
Total Credits
2018–2026
9 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Zoya Hussain (Acting).
Format: Factual identity profile, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. Word count 90-130 words.
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Name: Zoya Hussain.
Profession: Indian actress, model, writer, and director.
Primary Work: Predominantly appears in Hindi films (also referred to as Bollywood films).
Birth Date: October 1, 1990.
Birth Place: New Delhi, India.
Recognition/Spotlight: Recognized for her role as Sunaina Mishra in the film Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Known Credits/Works: The Brawler (2017), Eclipse (2021), Laal Kaptaan (2019), Mukkabaaz.
Income Sources: Acting in films and web series, writing, directing, modelling, commercial endorsements, and brand collaborations.
Estimated Net Worth: $2 million USD.
Background: Born to a middle-class Muslim family.

Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress, model, writer, and director who predominantly appears in Hindi films. Born on October 1, 1990, in New Delhi, India, she is known for her work in Bollywood films. Hussain gained recognition for her role as Sunaina Mishra in the film Mukkabaaz, which was directed by Anurag Kashyap. Her acting credits include The Brawler (2017), Laal Kaptaan (2019), and Eclipse (2021). She was born to a middle-class Muslim family. Her income is generated through acting in films and web series, writing, directing, modelling, commercial endorsements, and brand collaborations. She has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.
*Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress, model, writer, and director who predominantly appears in Hindi films. Born on October 1, 1990, in New Delhi, India, she gained recognition for her role as Sunaina Mishra in the film M

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Zoya Hussain.
Profession: Indian actress, model, writer, and director.
Primary Industry: Hindi films / Bollywood films.
Recognition: Gained recognition for her role as Sunaina Mishra in the film Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Known for (IMDb): The Brawler (2017), Eclipse (2021), and Laal Kaptaan (2019).
Income sources: Acting in films and web series, writing, directing, modelling, commercial endorsements, and brand collaborations.
Birth: October 1, 1990, in New Delhi, India.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early recognition.
Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress, model, writer, and director who predominantly appears in Hindi films. Born on October 1, 1990, in New Delhi, India, she has established a career within the Bollywood film industry. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of the character Sunaina Mishra in the film Mukkabaaz, which was directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Paragraph 2: Filmography and professional scope.
Her acting credits include roles in several productions, such as The Brawler in 2017, Laal Kaptaan in 2019, and Eclipse in 2021. Beyond her work in feature films, her professional activities involve acting in web series. Her income is generated through various professional avenues, including her work as an actress, scriptwriter, film director, model, and through commercial endorsements and brand collaborations.
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"Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress, model, writer, and director who predominantly appears in Hindi films. Born on October 1, 1990, in New Delhi, India, she has established a career within the Bollywood film industry. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of the character Sunaina Mishra in the film Mukkabaaz, which was directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Her acting credits include roles in several productions, such as The Brawler in 2017, Laal Kaptaan in 2019, and Eclipse in 2021. Beyond her work in feature films, her professional activities involve acting in web series. Her income is generated through various professional avenues, including her work as an actress, scriptwriter, film director, model, and through commercial endorsements and brand collaborations."

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Mention she is an Indian actress, model, writer, and director.
Mention she predominantly appears in Hindi films/Bollywood films.
Mention the specific role Sunaina Mishra in Mukkabaaz directed by Anurag Kashyap.
List the specific films: The Brawler (2017), Eclipse (2021), and Laal Kaptaan (2019).
Mention her income sources: acting in films and web series, writing, directing, modelling, commercial endorsements, and brand collaborations.
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Zoya Hussain is an Indian actress,

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Hunkkaar: The Roar
Ground Zero
Big Girls Don't CryTeesBhaiyya Ji
Bad EggThe Winter Within
GrahanKaadanAnkahi Kahaniya
Laal Kaptaan
Three and a HalfMukkabaazNamdev Bhau in Search of Silence

Full Filmography

14 titles
  • Hunkkaar: The Roar (2026)
  • Ground Zero (2025) as Aadila
  • Big Girls Don't Cry (2024) as Aliya Lamba
  • Tees (2024) as Niharika
  • Bhaiyya Ji (2024)
  • Bad Egg (2022)
  • The Winter Within (2022) as Nargis
  • Grahan (2021)
  • Advertisement
  • Kaadan (2021) as Aruvi
  • Ankahi Kahaniya (2021)
  • Laal Kaptaan (2019) as The Widow
  • Three and a Half (2018) as Sulekha
  • Mukkabaaz (2018) as Sunaina Mishra
  • Namdev Bhau in Search of Silence (2018) as Tara

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Zoya Hussain best known for?

Zoya Hussain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hunkkaar: The Roar (2026), Ankahi Kahaniya (2021), Laal Kaptaan (2019).

When and where was Zoya Hussain born?

Zoya Hussain was born on October 1, 1990 in New Delhi, India.

How many credits does Zoya Hussain have?

Zoya Hussain has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2018 to 2026.

What is Zoya Hussain's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Zoya Hussain (Acting). Format: Factual identity profile, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. Word count 90-130 words. Goal: Professional, neutral, encyclopedic tone. Name: Zoya Hussain. Profession: Indian actress, model, writ...

Zoya Hussain by the numbers

14credits
11films
3TV series
2018–2026active years

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