Zoya Akhtar Confirms Work Has Begun on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Sequel After 15 Years

Zoya Akhtar confirms work has begun on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel after 15 years

Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that work on a sequel to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is underway, 15 years after the release of the much-loved film.

‘We are on it’: Zoya Akhtar confirms Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel is in the works

Released in 2011, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was filmed across Spain, India and the United Kingdom. Made on a reported budget of Rs 45 crore, the film went on to earn around Rs 153 crore worldwide.

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Zoya Akhtar confirmed 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2' is in development with Reema Kagti, though its future remains uncertain until the right story emerges. A 2025 ad reignited fan buzz. Zoya also dismissed criticism about her films focusing on privileged characters, defending her creative freedom to tell varied stories.