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Helen

Helen

Acting1939Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

Biography

Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born October 22, 1939), known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian former actress and dancer of Anglo-Indian and Burmese descent. In a career spanning 70 years, she has established herself as a prolific performer in Hindi cinema and appeared in over 1000 films. During her heydays, she was cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers, and has been a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian Government. She has also been the inspiration for four films and a book. She even performed onstage in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Officially announcing retirement in 1983, she has since been appearing in films as guest roles or cameos.

Acting History

2025
Indian Idol
TVas Self2 eps
2024
2023
2017
The Kapil Sharma Show
TVas Herself2 eps
2012
Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
2006
2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
as Dhani's Grandmother
2002
Shararat
as Anuradha Mathur
2000
Mohabbatein
as Miss Monica
1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Sameer's mom
Desperately Seeking Helen
as Self (archive footage)
1996
Khamoshi: The Musical
as Maria Braganza
1991
Akayla
as Seema's Mother
1982
Chorni
as Dancer
Troyee
as Bar Dancer
1981
Bulundi
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Shakka
as Janki
1980
Abdullah
as Item Dancer
Humkadam
as Suzie John
Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
Billa
as Reena
Dostana
as Sylvia
Garam Khoon
as Dancer
Bombay 405 Miles
as Rita (Master's wife)
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
as Bar Singer & Dancer
The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
as Cabaret dancer
Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
Hema Hemeelu
as Special appearance
1978
Besharam
as Item Dancer
Don
as Kamini
Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
Apna Khoon
as Dancer
1977
Immaan Dharam
as Jenny Francis
Khoon Pasina
as Dancer
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Inkaar
as Dancer at bar in song
Agent Vinod
as Lovelina
1975
Kaala Sona
as Chameli
Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Dharmatma
as Dancer
Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
1974
Ujala Hi Ujala
as Dancer / Singer
Madhosh
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Chhote Sarkar
as Kasturi
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
as Herself
Sazaa
as Kitty
Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Yaar Mere
as Rosie
Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
1971
Caravan
as Monica
Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
Parwana
as Cabaret Dancer
Preetam
as Sarita
Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
Kathputli
as Roma
1970
Princess
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Bombay Talkie
as Heroine in Gold
The Train
as Lily
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
Intaquam
as Rebecca
Prince
as Sophia
Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
1968
Shikar
as Veera
Aulad
as Courtesan
Kismat
as Nancy
Anjaam
as Nikita
1964
Shabnam
as Sabha
Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
1962
Half Ticket
as Stage Dancer
China Town
as Suzie
Hawa Mahal
as Champakali
1961
Maya
as Banke's darling
Do Bhai
as Courtesan
Gunga Jumna
as Courtesan
Junglee
as Miss Suku
Mr. India
as Rita
Sapne Suhane
as Nimmo dancer
1959
Insaan Jaag Utha
as Dancer (uncredited)
Love Marriage
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Kangan
as wedding entertainer
1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
Night Club
as Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
as Dancer / Singer
Karigar
as Bar Dancer
1955
1954
1952
Amber
as Dancer
1951
Awaara
as Chorus girl

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
10/22/1939(86 years old)
Place of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]