Claim: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has a director named Laila.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara -LRB- You wo n't get this life again -RRB- is a 2011 Indian comedy-drama road film directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment . The film features an ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan as Arjun , Abhay Deol as Kabir and Farhan Akhtar as Imraan . It also stars Katrina Kaif as Laila , Kalki Koechlin as Natasha , and Ariadna Cabrol as Nuria along with Naseeruddin Shah making a special appearance . Made on a budget of , the film was shot in Spain , India , Egypt and the United Kingdom .   The story follows three friends , Arjun , Kabir , and Imraan who have been inseparable since childhood . They set off to Spain on a bachelor trip and meet Laila , who falls in love with Arjun and helps him overcome his problem of workaholism . Kabir and his fiancée experience significant misunderstanding in the meanwhile , which they soon overcome . As part of the trip , each friend chooses a dangerous sport for the group to partake .   The music and score was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar . Initially expected to hit theatres on 27 May 2011 , the release of the film was pushed back to 24 June , and once again to 15 July due to technical glitches in post-production . The film had a worldwide release in 1800 screens and was a critical and commercial success . It grossed worldwide . After its theatrical run , the film was nominated for and won several awards in various categories , including two National Film Awards .