Khatarnak (1974 film)

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.

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

 * Neelo
 * Yousuf Khan
 * Anita
 * Mustafa Qureshi
 * Afzaal Ahmad
 * 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:
 * 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 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.

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