The Zoya Factor(2019)
Hindi134 mins
An advertising agency executive Zoya Singh Solanki meets the Indian cricket team and ends up becoming their lucky charm at the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Director:Abhishek Sharma
Mood:
upliftingfunnyemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 19 September 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 2019
- Director
- Abhishek Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An advertising executive named Zoya meets the Indian cricket team. She accidentally becomes their lucky charm during the World Cup tournament.
“Her luck could win them the World Cup.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 September 2019
Also Known AsThe Zoya Factor · โซย่านำโชค
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
upliftingfunnyemotional
Themes
loveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for The Zoya Factor
Cast reunions in this film: Ehsaan Noorani & Loy Mendonsa (2 films together), Ehsaan Noorani & Shankar Mahadevan (2 films together), and Loy Mendonsa & Shankar Mahadevan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on a 2008 novel of the same name by Anuja Chauhan, who was a former advertising professional.
- Sonam Kapoor's character Zoya shares her name with the author's daughter, who was also the inspiration for the book.
- The movie faced criticism for its release date clashing with two major films, 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' and 'The Sky Is Pink'.
- Real-life cricketer Virender Sehwag makes a cameo appearance, playing himself in a promotional scene.
- The film's budget was estimated at around 30 crore rupees, but it underperformed at the box office.
- Some cricket scenes were shot at real stadiums, including ones in Mumbai, to add authenticity.
- Director Abhishek Sharma is known for comedy films, making this his first major romantic project.
