Aitraaz (Objection) is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan. It stars Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra (pictured), along with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Annu Kapoor. It was produced by Subhash Ghai, with a screenplay by Shyam Goel and Shiraz Ahmed, and soundtrack by Himesh Reshammiya. In the film, a man is accused of sexual harassment by his female superior. It was released to positive reviews, and to widespread critical acclaim for Chopra's performance as Sonia Roy. Aitraaz was a commercial success, grossing over ₹260 million at the box office against a budget of ₹110 million. At the 50th Filmfare Awards, Chopra was nominated for Best Supporting Actress and won Best Performance in a Negative Role for her work. She 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 International Indian Film Academy Awards, winning three.

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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:

1570:

The "first modern atlas", Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (world map pictured) by Abraham Ortelius, was published. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Ortelius

1741:

War of Jenkins' Ear: Having lost more than 9,500 men, mostly from yellow fever, British forces were forced to withdraw, ending the two-month-long Battle of Cartagena de Indias against Spain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cartagena_de_Indias

1882:

The Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy was formed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Alliance_%281882%29

1996:

In deciding Romer v. Evans, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an amendment in Colorado that prevented protected status under the law for homosexuals or bisexuals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romer_v._Evans

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wheelhouse: 1. A building or other structure containing a (large) wheel, such as the water wheel of a mill. 2. (automotive) The partially enclosed structure above and around a wheel of an automobile, typically partly formed by a portion of a fender panel that has been extended outward beyond the plane of the rest of the panel. 3. (nautical) An enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, originally housing its helm or steering wheel, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge. 4. (nautical) The enclosed structure around the paddlewheel of a steamboat. 5. (archaeology) A prehistoric structure from the Iron Age found in Scotland, characteristically including an outer wall within which a circle of stone piers (resembling the spokes of a wheel) form the basis for lintel arches supporting corbelled roofing with a hearth at the hub. 6. (Canada, US, baseball, by extension from sense 1.2) A pitch location which is favourable to the hitter. 7. (Canada, US, figuratively) A person's area of authority or expertise. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/wheelhouse

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