Badnaam's cast included Allauddin, Nabeela, Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Diljeet Mirza, Hameed Wain, Rangeela and Zumurrud.

The film celebrated its Silver Jubilee at the Pakistani cinemas in 1966 and was a box-office hit.

The film ran for 35 weeks in Karachi cinemas and was a silver jubilee hit.

[2] Badnaam is considered as an important film from the Golden Age of Pakistani cinema, that depicts the relaism and presents intellectual stimulation.

[8] Muhammad Suhayb of Dawn praised the film's story, music and performances.