

And the interval point - the sexual altercation, with a furious Priyanka breathing fire - is the twist in the tale. What makes the narrative interesting is that it's the woman who eyes the man, not vice-versa. But you do sit up once Priyanka Chopra enters the frame? and Akshay's life. The initial portions between Akshay and Kareena are plain ordinary. And that is its USP.ĪITRAAZ actually starts off as one of those routine love stories. Inspired by Barry Levinson's Hollywood flick DISCLOSURE, AITRAAZ has a plot that Indian cinegoers haven't witnessed on the screen yet. Thrown into this web of deceit is Raj's boss, Ranjit Roy, who happens to be Sonia's husband. She is now Raj's partner in more ways than one. And from a content housewife, Priya becomes a woman with a mission that she must accomplish. The devious shadow that threatens to put Raj's honour at stake, finds an adamant Priya at the opposing end. Raj's wife Priya, once a lawyer herself, is prepared to do anything to protect her husband's honour and dignity. Sonia brings Raj's world to a screeching halt. And one fateful evening, things did not go her way. Raj is well aware that Sonia knew only one way to live and that was her way. Her fundas in life are crystal clear: Nothing shall come in between her wants and desires. She is prepared to achieve her goals, whatever the price. Sonia is an ambitious model with great aspirations. But his world comes crashing down when he meets Sonia again. Raj Malhotra, who works for a cell phone company, is popular amongst his circle of friends and work colleagues. He is accused of the most heinous crime - molesting his lady-boss. In the accused box of the courtroom, stands a man, startled and shocked that destiny could lead him there. For an audience looking for a change, AITRAAZ works big time! Yes, AITRAAZ has an adult theme - that of an adulterous, deceitful and treacherous woman - but you can still watch this challenging theme with your mother, wife, sister and daughter, without squirming in your seat. Had it not been for mature handling by the immensely talented director duo, there would've been a strong possibility of the outcome becoming one sleazy, downmarket exercise. AITRAAZ tackles the issue of sexual harassment, with the unique spin of placing the man in the position of victim and the woman as aggressor.Īlso, the Indian cinegoer is treated not to death, explosions and car chases, but to that good old-fashioned device to woo moviegoers: A rousing story.Īlthough Abbas-Mustan tread a dangerous path this time around - the theme is extremely provocative - the writing and execution is what makes the difference. Now get ready for exactly the opposite: A woman accusing man of molesting her. The Indian moviegoer has often witnessed man-sexually-molesting-woman situations on the big screen. The masters of thrillers - Abbas-Mustan - are back with a bang with AITRAAZ.
