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Directed by | Abbas-Mustan |
Produced by | Subhash Ghai |
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Music by | Himesh Reshammiya |
Cinematography | Ravi Yadav |
Edited by | Hussain A. Burmawala |
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Distributed by | Mukta Arts |
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12 November 2004 |
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159 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹110 million (US$1.6 million) |
Box office | ₹260 million (US$3.9 million) |
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Soundtrack album by Himesh Reshammiya | |
Released | 24 September 2004 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 72:16 |
Language | Hindi |
Label | Sony Music |
Producer | Himesh Reshammiya |
Aitraaz (English: Objection) is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan. Produced by Subhash Ghai, it stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, and was the third film collaboration between Kumar and Chopra. Aitraaz features Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Annu Kapoor in supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Shyam Goel and Shiraz Ahmed, and Himesh Reshammiya composed the soundtrack.
The film tells the story of a man accused of sexual harassment by his female superior. It was released on 12 November 2004 to positive reviews, Chopra receiving widespread critical acclaim for her performance as Sonia Roy. Aitraaz was a commercial success, grossing over ₹260 million (US$3.9 million) at the box office against a budget of ₹110 million (US$1.6 million). It has been noted for its bold subject of sexual harassment.
Aitraaz received several accolades, particularly for Chopra. At the 50th Filmfare Awards, she received two nominations: Best Supporting Actress and Best Performance in a Negative Role, winning the latter and thus becoming the second (and last) actress to win the award. Chopra also won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress and the Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. The film received ten nominations at the 2005 IIFA Awards, winning three.