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 |
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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]
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] [4]
The music of Khatarnak was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Khawaja Pervaiz: [3] [2] [1]
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] [5]
Year | Film | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
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1974 | Khatarnak | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Neelo | [6] [7] |
1974 | Khatarnak | Nigar Award | Best Cinematographer | Masood-ur-Rehman | [6] [7] |
Khatarnak was a come-back movie in the career of actress Neelo who had left films since 1969. [3] [5]