Aitraaz (2004 film)

Aitraaz
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Abbas–Mustan
Produced by	Subhash Ghai
Screenplay by	Shiraz Ahmed Shyam Goel
Starring	Akshay Kumar Kareena Kapoor Priyanka Chopra
Music by	Himesh Reshammiya
Cinematography	Ravi Yadav
Edited by	Hussain A. Burmawala
Production company	Mukta Arts
Distributed by	Mukta Arts
Release date	12 November 2004
Running time	159 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹110 million
Box office	₹260 million

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 at the box office against a budget of ₹110 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 final) 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.