Helen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 22, 1939 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
- Credits
- 248
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.
Known for
Filmography
Brown
2026TV
Aunt Bertha
Angry Young Men
2024TV
Self
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016TV
Self
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015TV
Self
Heroine
2012Movie
Shagufta Rizvi
Jodi Breakers
2012Movie
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010Movie
Marigold
2007Movie
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006Movie
Kitty Kohli
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005Movie
Aunty
Indian Idol
2004TV
Self
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004Movie
Dhani's Grandmother
Shararat
2002Movie
Anuradha Mathur
Mohabbatein
2000Movie
Miss Monica
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999Movie
Sameer's mom
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999Movie
Self (archive footage)
Aakhri Sanghursh
1997Movie
Meena
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996Movie
Maria Braganza
Akayla
1991Movie
Seema's Mother
Bond 303
1985Movie
Pakhandee
1984Movie
Ayaash
1982Movie
Sawaal
1982Movie
Troyee
1982Movie
Bar Dancer
Chorni
1982Movie
Dancer
Shakka
1981Movie
Janki
Sannata
1981Movie
Bulundi
1981Movie
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Humkadam
1980Movie
Suzie John
Dostana
1980Movie
Sylvia
Bombay 405 Miles
1980Movie
Rita (Master's wife)
Ram Balram
1980Movie
Tara Bai
Abdullah
1980Movie
Item Dancer
Billa
1980Movie
Reena
Garam Khoon
1980Movie
Dancer
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979Movie
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979Movie
Suzy
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979Movie
Bar Singer & Dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979Movie
Cabaret dancer
The Great Gambler
1979Movie
Monica (Dancer)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979Movie
Cabaret dancer
Hema Hemeelu
1979Movie
Special appearance
Prem Bandhan
1979Movie
Do Shikaari
1979Movie
Bar Dancer
Apna Khoon
1978Movie
Dancer
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978Movie
Phandebaaz
1978Movie
Club Dancer
Don
1978Movie
Kamini
Besharam
1978Movie
Item Dancer
Inkaar
1977Movie
Dancer at bar in song
Agent Vinod
1977Movie
Lovelina
For Your Sake
1977Movie
Shola
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977Movie
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Khoon Pasina
1977Movie
Dancer
Immaan Dharam
1977Movie
Jenny Francis
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977Movie
Self
Aakhri Sajda
1977Movie
Kacha Chor
1977Movie
Alibaba
1976Movie
Aap Beati
1976Movie
Rita
Ginny And Johnny
1976Movie
One Better Than the Other
1976Movie
Deewaangee
1976Movie
Kitty
Kalicharan
1976Movie
Dancer
Bairaag
1976Movie
Lucy
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976Movie
Sholay
1975Movie
Gypsy Dancer
Kaala Sona
1975Movie
Chameli
Dharmatma
1975Movie
Dancer
Andhera
1975Movie
Zakhmee
1975Movie
Saazish
1975Movie
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Benaam
1974Movie
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974Movie
Alka
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974Movie
Savitri
Madhosh
1974Movie
Mona / Mrs Goldie
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974Movie
Dancer / Singer
Chhote Sarkar
1974Movie
Kasturi
Anamika
1973Movie
Rubai
Chhalia
1973Movie
Mona
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973Movie
Herself
Sultana Daku
1973Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973Movie
Heera
1973Movie
Dancer
Khoon Khoon
1973Movie
Bada Kabutar
1973Movie
Dancer
Shareef Budmaash
1973Movie
Carmen / Rita
Taxi Driver
1973Movie
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972Movie
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Victoria No. 203
1972Movie
Girl On Beach
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972Movie
Herself
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972Movie
Kamini
Bhale Huchcha
1972Movie
Item Dancer
Sazaa
1972Movie
Kitty
Raja Jani
1972Movie
Sange Muzhangu
1972Movie
Yaar Mera
1972Movie
Rosie
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972Movie
Mrs. Reen
Pistolwali
1972Movie
Apradh
1972Movie
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972Movie
Bindiya aur bandook
1972Movie
Kathputli
1971Movie
Roma
Nadaan
1971Movie
Rita Saxena
Preetam
1971Movie
Sarita
Maryada
1971Movie
Hulchul
1971Movie
Kitty D'Costa
Elaan
1971Movie
Jaane Anjaane
1971Movie
Suzy
Adhikar
1971Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Parwana
1971Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Scattered Pearls
1971Movie
Club dancer
Caravan
1971Movie
Monica
Man Mandir
1971Movie
Aag Aur Daag
1971Movie
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971Movie
Bombay Talkie
1970Movie
Heroine in Gold
Princess
1970Movie
(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970Movie
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970Movie
Rita
The Train
1970Movie
Lily
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970Movie
Inspector
1970Movie
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970Movie
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970Movie
Maharaja
1970Movie
Yakeen
1969Movie
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Pyasi Shaam
1969Movie
Life-size cardboard cut-out
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969Movie
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969Movie
Cham Cham
Talash
1969Movie
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
1969Movie
Yasmin
Bhai Bahen
1969Movie
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969Movie
Jenny
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969Movie
Intaquam
1969Movie
Rebecca
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969Movie
Sherry
Prince
1969Movie
Sophia
Shatranj
1969Movie
Sachaai
1969Movie
Toofan
1969Movie
Lady Killer
1969Movie
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968Movie
Neelam
Kismat
1968Movie
Nancy
Aulad
1968Movie
Courtesan
Baazi
1968Movie
Golden Eyes
1968Movie
Anjaam
1968Movie
Nikita
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968Movie
Helen
Shikar
1968Movie
Veera
Noorjehan
1967Movie
Dilruba
Jewel Thief
1967Movie
Helen
Raat Andheri Thi
1967Movie
Bahu Begum
1967Movie
Courtesan
Jaal
1967Movie
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967Movie
C.I.D. 909
1967Movie
Sophia
Dil Ne Pukara
1967Movie
Jyoti
Night in London
1967Movie
Sue / Jameela
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967Movie
Chand Par Chadayee
1967Movie
Dancer / Singer
Teesri Manzil
1966Movie
Ruby
Tasveer
1966Movie
Alka
Insaaf
1966Movie
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966Movie
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Biradari
1966Movie
Dus Lakh
1966Movie
Afsana
1966Movie
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966Movie
Smuggler
1966Movie
Dancer
Badal
1966Movie
Love and Murder
1966Movie
Juliet
Sarhadi Lutera
1966Movie
Kaajal
1965Movie
Courtesan
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965Movie
Gumnaam
1965Movie
Miss Kitty
Faraar
1965Movie
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965Movie
Shabnam
Nishan
1965Movie
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965Movie
Flying Man
1965Movie
Shankar Sita Ansuya
1965Movie
Dancer
Cha Cha Cha
1964Movie
Lali
Woh Kaun Thi
1964Movie
Seema
Zindagi
1964Movie
Shabnam
1964Movie
Sabha
Aaya Toofan
1964Movie
Princess Chandavarti
Taj Mahal
1963Movie
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Parasmani
1963Movie
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963Movie
Rita
Shikari
1963Movie
Shoba
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963Movie
Rita
Bidesiya
1963Movie
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963Movie
Kabli Khan
1963Movie
Haseena
Sunehri Nagin
1963Movie
Princess
Harishchandra Taramati
1963Movie
Dancer
Dr. Vidya
1962Movie
Half Ticket
1962Movie
Stage Dancer
China Town
1962Movie
Suzie
Hawa Mahal
1962Movie
Champakali
Main Chup Rahungi
1962Movie
Menka
Maya
1961Movie
Banke's darling
Gunga Jumna
1961Movie
Courtesan
Junglee
1961Movie
Miss Suku
Miss Chalbaaz
1961Movie
Roopa
Do Bhai
1961Movie
Courtesan
Mr. India
1961Movie
Rita
Sapne Suhane
1961Movie
Nimmo dancer
Dr. Shaitan
1960Movie
Lal Quila
1960Movie
Kala Bazar
1960Movie
Hum Hindustani
1960Movie
Angulimala
1960Movie
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Jaali Note
1960Movie
Ghunghat
1960Movie
Dancer
Superman
1960Movie
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959Movie
Dancer
Love Marriage
1959Movie
Dancer (in a special appearance)
Kangan
1959Movie
wedding entertainer
Duniya Na Mane
1959Movie
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959Movie
Dancer (uncredited)
Yahudi
1958Movie
Night Club
1958Movie
Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
1958Movie
Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958Movie
Dancer / Singer
Karigar
1958Movie
Bar Dancer
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958Movie
Mr. X
1957Movie
Nau Do Gyarah
1957Movie
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957Movie
Coffee House
1957Movie
Naag Mani
1957Movie
Marma Veeran
1956Movie
Narthaki (special appearance)
Delhi Durbar
1956Movie
Halaku
1956Movie
Sipahsalar
1956Movie
Santosham
1955Movie
Dancer
Abe Hayat
1955Movie
Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
1955Movie
Dancer
Miss Coca Cola
1955Movie
Mayurpankh
1954Movie
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954Movie
Dancer / Singer
Amber
1952Movie
Dancer
Awaara
1951Movie
Chorus girl
Khazana
1951Movie