Khatarnak (1974 film) explained

Director:	Rehmat Ali
Producer:	Shahid Afzal
Cinematography:	Ashiq Mirza, Masoodur Rhman
Music:	Safdar Hussain
Studio:	Daha Pictures
Country:	Pakistan
Language:	Punjabi
Khatarnak
Screenplay:	Saadat Hussain Zaidi
Based On:	The Lone Star Ranger (1914 novel)

Khatarnak is a 1974 Pakistani Punjabi erotic action film directed by Rehmat Ali. The lead cast includes Neelo, Yousuf Khan, Anita, Mustafa Qureshi, and Afzaal Ahmad.^[1]

Plot

The central idea of Khatarnak was taken from the 1914 Western novel The Lone Star Ranger. A young man seeks revenge for his parents who are murdered by a criminal gang.^[2]

Cast

• Neelo^{[3] [1]}
• Yousuf Khan^{[3] [1]}
• Anita^{[3] [1]}
• Mustafa Qureshi^{[3] [1]}
• Afzaal Ahmad^[3]
• Kemal Irani
• Ajmal
• Fazil Butt
• Seema
• Nanha
• Zarqa
• Raj Multani
• Azam
• Shehzad
• (Guest appearances: Nazli, Mizla, Humaira Choudhary)

Music and soundtracks

The music of Khatarnak was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Khawaja Pervaiz:^{[1] [3]}

• Akho Jee, Main Tahaday Naal Karni Aan Pyar... Singer(s): Rubina Badar
• Charian Khushian Yaar Dian, Meray Lagday Na Kidray Pair... Singer(s): Mala
• Hey Main, Dil Neun Dena, Tu Pawen Karen Lakh Minta... Singer(s): Mala
• Pyar Meinu Kar, Meray Wallun Ajj Teinu Purian Ijaztan... Singer(s): Mala
• Teray Sadqay Way Dildara, Ajj Mukian Ne Tangan Pyar Dian... Singer(s): Noor Jehan
• Touch Me Not! Main Teri Aan, Main Teri, Gall Shak Di Kehri... Singer(s): Mala
• Way Neray Neray Aa, Seenay Naal La, Ik Mik Ho Kay Leye Aj Da Sawad... Singer(s): Mala

Release, box office, and reception

Khatarnak was released on 23 August 1974. The film was crowned as a jubilee hit^[1] at both Lahore and Karachi circuits. Despite being a box-office success, Khatarnak received huge criticism due to its vulgar songs and dances. The film also faced bans from time to time after its initial release in theaters.^[4]

Awards

Year	Film	Award	Category	Awardee	Ref.
1974	Khatarnak	Nigar Award	Best Actress	Neelo	^[5] ^[6]
1974	Khatarnak	Nigar Award	Best Cinematographer	Masood-ur-Rehman

Trivia

Khatarnak was a come-back movie in the career of actress Neelo who had left films since 1969.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pakistani Film Database - 1974 (scroll down to film Khatarnak). dead. 11 October 2011. 10 December 2022. Cineplot.com website . https://web.archive.org/web/20111011084659/http://cineplot.com/pakistani-film-database-1974/.
2. Web site: Film review: Khatarnaak (1974) . Bobby's Pakoras & Reviews . 9 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524193016/https://bobbyspakoras.com/khatarnak-1974/ . 24 May 2021.
3. Web site: Khatarnak (1974 film) - a film review. The Hot Spot Movie Reviews website. dead. 10 December 2022. 12 February 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080212205923/http://www.thehotspotonline.com/moviespot/bolly/reviews/k/Khatarnak.htm.
4. News: Masood . Wajahat . خطرناک (1974) کے مکالمے … . Daily Jang . 3 September 2022 . ur.
5. Web site: Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards . Desi Movies . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613171619/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards/ . 13 June 2020.
6. Web site: Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986). 5 January 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20080725090554/http://www.thehotspotonline.com/moviespot/bolly/Lollywood/NigarAwards2.htm . The Hot Spot Online website. 25 July 2008. 24 March 2023.