Khatarnak (1974 film)
| Khatarnak | |
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| خطرناک | |
| Directed by | Rehmat Ali |
| Screenplay by | Saadat Hussain Zaidi |
| Based on | The Lone Star Ranger (1914 novel) |
| Produced by | Shahid Afzal |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ashiq Mirza, Masoodur Rhman |
| Music by | Safdar Hussain |
Production company | Daha Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Punjabi |
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
- Neelo[1][2]
- Yousuf Khan[1][2]
- Anita[1][2]
- Mustafa Qureshi[1][2]
- Afzaal Ahmad[1]
- 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:[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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Film review: Khatarnaak (1974)". Bobby's Pakoras & Reviews. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ a b Masood, Wajahat (3 September 2022). "خطرناک (1974) کے مکالمے …". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ 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.