Rewatching Aitraaz today is a whiplash experience. While it champions male victims, it occasionally veers into dangerous territory. The courtroom arguments sometimes veer toward victim-blaming rhetoric commonly used against female survivors. The film’s climax—involving a conveniently placed hidden camera—offers a simplistic solution to a complex societal ill. Furthermore, the "item number" ( Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha ) feels jarringly out of place given the serious subject matter. The Music & Legacy The soundtrack by Himesh Reshammiya was a chartbuster. Aitraaz (the title track) is a throbbing anthem of obsession, while Woh Tassavvur is a soft-rock staple. But the legacy goes beyond music.
"Some sins are delicious." That tagline still sends a chill down the spine. Two decades before the era of #MeToo and OTT-led sexual thrillers, director Abbas-Mustan delivered a courtroom drama so ahead of its time that it feels both retro and terrifyingly relevant today: Aitraaz (2004). aitraaz hindi movie
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) – Flawed but unforgettable. Rewatching Aitraaz today is a whiplash experience