Khatarnak is a 1974 Pakistani Punjabi erotic action film directed by ''Rehmat Ali''. The lead cast includes

Neelo Neelo Begum (born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes; ''née'' Abida Riaz; 30 June 1941 – 30 January 2021) was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with Hollywood film ''Bhowani Junction''. She was known as ''The Qu ...

, Yousuf Khan, Anita,

Mustafa Qureshi Mustafa Qureshi is a Pakistani film and television actor. He has acted in more than 600 movies, in Urdu, Punjabi and Sindhi languages. He is best remembered for playing the antagonist Noori Natt in '' Maula Jatt'' (1979). He was born into a ...

, and Afzaal Ahmad.

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.

Cast

* Yousuf Khan * Anita *

* Afzaal Ahmad *

Kemal Irani Syed Kamal Udin Safavi (Born in 1936 and died on September 13, 1989 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan), better known as Kamal Irani, was an actor of Pakistani cinema ( Lollywood). He worked in 244 Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, and Sindhi films. Films * '' Chir ...

* Ajmal * Fazil Butt * Seema *

Nanha Rafi Khawar ( Punjabi, ur, رفیع خاور) (4 August 1942 – 2 June 1986), popularly known as Nanha (Urdu: ننھا), was a Pakistani actor and comedian. He started his film career in 1966 and earned several awards including 3 Nigar ...

* Zarqa * Raj Multani * Azam * Shehzad * (Guest appearances: Nazli, Mizla, Humaira Choudhary)

Music and soundtracks

The music of Khatarnak was composed by

Safdar Hussain Safdar Hussain (died 1989) was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s. He is known for composing music for movies like, Heer (1955), Ishq-e-Laila (1957), a ...

and lyrics were penned by

Khawaja Pervaiz Khawaja Pervez ( ur, ), (28 December 1930 – 20 June 2011) was a prominent Pakistani film composer- lyricist and film songwriter for both Urdu and Punjabi language films. His real name was Khawaja Ghulam Mohiuddin. His professional car ...

: * ''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 Noor Jehan ( Punjabi: ) (born () Allah Rakhi Wasai ; 23 September 1926 – 23 December 2000; sometimes spelled Noorjehan),Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen, ''Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema,'' British Film Institute, Oxford University Pres ...

* ''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 at both

Lahore Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city ...

and

Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former c ...

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.

Trivia

''Khatarnak'' was a come-back movie in the career of actress

who had left films since 1969.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Khatarnak (1974 film) 1974 films 1970s Punjabi-language films Pakistani action films Punjabi-language Pakistani films Pakistani erotic films