Khatarnak (1974 film)

Khatarnak
خطرناک
Directed byRehmat Ali
Screenplay bySaadat Hussain Zaidi
Based onThe Lone Star Ranger (1914 novel)
Produced byShahid Afzal
Starring
CinematographyAshiq Mirza, Masoodur Rhman
Music bySafdar Hussain
Production
company
Daha Pictures
Release date
  • 23 August 1974 (1974-08-23)
CountryPakistan
LanguagePunjabi

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][2]

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.[3]

Cast

Music and soundtracks

The music of Khatarnak was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Khawaja Pervaiz:[2][1]

  • 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[2] 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.[3][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 [5][6]

Trivia

Khatarnak was a come-back movie in the career of actress Neelo who had left films since 1969.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Khatarnak (1974 film) - a film review". The Hot Spot Movie Reviews website. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Pakistani Film Database - 1974 (scroll down to film Khatarnak)". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Film review: Khatarnaak (1974)". Bobby's Pakoras & Reviews. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b Masood, Wajahat (3 September 2022). "خطرناک (1974) کے مکالمے …". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
  5. ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2023.