Aitraaz (2004)

Directors:

Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla

Writers:

Shiraz Ahmed (screenplay)
Shiraz Ahmed (story)

Release Date:

12 November 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

In the world of women play by their rules or...

Plot:

Successful businessman Raj Malhotra (Akshay Kumar) has everything going for him, including a lovely wife (Kareena Kapoor)...

Plot Keywords:

Lawyer | Resignation | South Africa | Sexual Harassment | Abortion

Awards:

4 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Akshay Kumar	...	Raj Malhotra
Kareena Kapoor	...	Priya Saxena
Priyanka Chopra	...	Mrs. Sonia Roy
Amrish Puri	...	Ranjit Roy
Paresh Rawal	...	Advocate Patel
Annu Kapoor	...	Barrister Ram Choitrani
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Suresh Bhagwat	...	Bhagwat, Sonia's PA
Anil Nagrath
Juliette Navin-Bardin
Preeti Puri	...	Jenny
Vivek Shaq	...	Rakesh Sharma (as Vivek Shaque)
Upasna Singh	...	Kanchan

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:12A

Filming Locations:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Company:

Mukta Arts

Movie Connections:

Remake of Disclosure (1994)

AYE-traaz

Aitraaz Caught this movie on DVD last night. I've got only 2 words... WATCH IT!!! Priyanka Chopra has really established herself in this Abbas Mustan flick. Albeit, this movie is not in the same league as some of the class efforts from this director duo, it keeps the viewers plugged in through the end (partially due to Priyanka of course!) Why does Kariena always become the scapegoat in Bollywood movies where ravishing beauties play cameo roles. Then it was Ajnabee, now it is Aitraaz, there it was Bips, here it is Pri.

The court scenes were drawn out a little bit and were a bit unrealistic and crude, but other than that, it was a really cool flick.... it is Priyanka all the way! She has done the romantic, modelling and vengeful scenes with passionate energy and great elegance, which should get her the filmfare for the best supporting artist (Rani will give her a tough fight thanks to the Yas Raj rigging factor.. no offense to Rani here). She not only clobbered Kariena, but even sidelined Akshay Kumar. She might be a serious contender to Bipasha if she keeps this tempo going.

Paresh Rawal's court performance reminded me of his role in Akele Hum Akele Tum, while Annu Kapoor has done a sufficient job. The comedy track has been understandably toned down and the music was mediocre but was compensated for by the superb locations, picturization, cinematography, and costumes.

The climax was good.. although it was no big riddle, it was pretty realistic. I shall say no more.

Verdict: As a Priyanka and Abbas-Mustan Fan, I loved this movie. It is quite different and stylish. This is worth watching!