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Helen

Known For: Acting
Born: October 22, 1939
Place of Birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

Helen

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.

Filmography

Brown

2026 · Aunt Bertha

Angry Young Men

2024 · Self

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016 · Herself

Comedy Nights Bachao

2015 · Self

Heroine

2012 · Shagufta Rizvi

Jodi Breakers

2012

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

2010

Marigold

2007

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

2006 · Kitty Kohli

Anjaane: The Unkown

2005 · Aunty

Indian Idol

2004 · Self

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

2004 · Dhani's Grandmother

Shararat

2002 · Anuradha Mathur

Mohabbatein

2000 · Miss Monica

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

1999 · Sameer's mom

Desperately Seeking Helen

Desperately Seeking Helen

1999 · Self (archive footage)

Khamoshi: The Musical

1996 · Maria Braganza

Akayla

1991 · Seema's Mother

Bond 303

1985

Pakhandee

1984

Ayaash

1982

Sawaal

1982

Troyee

1982 · Bar Dancer

Chorni

1982 · Dancer

Shakka

1981 · Janki

Sannata

1981

Bulundi

1981 · Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"

Humkadam

1980 · Suzie John

Dostana

1980 · Sylvia

Bombay 405 Miles

1980 · Rita (Master's wife)

Ram Balram

1980 · Tara Bai

Abdullah

1980 · Item Dancer

Billa

1980 · Reena

Garam Khoon

1980 · Dancer

Raakhi Ki Saugandh

1979

Lahu Ke Do Rang

1979 · Suzy

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

1979 · Bar Singer & Dancer

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

1979 · Cabaret dancer

The Great Gambler

1979 · Monica (Dancer)

Jhoota Kahin Ka

1979 · Cabaret dancer

Hema Hemeelu

1979 · Special appearance

Prem Bandhan

1979

Do Shikaari

1979 · Bar Dancer

Apna Khoon

1978 · Dancer

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

1978

Phandebaaz

1978 · Club Dancer

Don

1978 · Kamini

Besharam

1978 · Item Dancer

Inkaar

1977 · Dancer at bar in song

Agent Vinod

1977 · Lovelina

For Your Sake

1977 · Shola

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977 · Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)

Khoon Pasina

1977 · Dancer

Immaan Dharam

1977 · Jenny Francis

Chala Murari Hero Banne

Chala Murari Hero Banne

1977 · Self

Aakhri Sajda

1977

Kacha Chor

1977

Alibaba

1976

Aap Beati

1976 · Rita

Ginny And Johnny

1976

One Better Than the Other

1976

Deewaangee

1976 · Kitty

Kalicharan

1976 · Dancer

Bairaag

1976 · Lucy

Sharafat Chod Di Maine

1976

Sholay

1975 · Gypsy Dancer

Kaala Sona

1975 · Chameli

Dharmatma

1975 · Dancer

Andhera

1975

Zakhmee

1975

Saazish

1975 · Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship

Benaam

1974

Jab Andhera Hota Hai

1974 · Alka

Geetaa Mera Naam

1974 · Savitri

Madhosh

1974 · Mona / Mrs Goldie

Ujala Hi Ujala

1974 · Dancer / Singer

Chhote Sarkar

1974 · Kasturi

Anamika

1973 · Rubai

Chhalia

1973 · Mona

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

1973 · Herself

Sultana Daku

1973

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

1973

Heera

1973 · Dancer

Khoon Khoon

1973

Bada Kabutar

1973 · Dancer

Shareef Budmaash

1973 · Carmen / Rita

Taxi Driver

1973

Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

1972 · Bar Dancer (uncredited)

Victoria No. 203

1972 · Girl On Beach

Gomti Ke Kinare

1972 · Herself

Mere Jeevan Saathi

1972 · Kamini

Bhale Huchcha

1972 · Item Dancer

Sazaa

1972 · Kitty

Raja Jani

1972

Sange Muzhangu

1972

Yaar Mere

1972 · Rosie

Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

1972 · Mrs. Reen

Pistolwali

1972

Apradh

1972 · Cabaret Dancer / Singer

Dil Daulat Duniya

1972

Bindiya aur bandook

Bindiya aur bandook

1972

Kathputli

1971 · Roma

Nadaan

1971 · Rita Saxena

Preetam

1971 · Sarita

Maryada

1971

Hulchul

1971 · Kitty D'Costa

Elaan

1971

Jaane Anjaane

1971 · Suzy

Adhikar

1971 · Cabaret Dancer

Parwana

1971 · Cabaret Dancer

Scattered Pearls

Scattered Pearls

1971 · Club dancer

Caravan

1971 · Monica

Man Mandir

1971

Aag Aur Daag

1971

Hum Tum Aur Woh

1971

Bombay Talkie

1970 · Heroine in Gold

Princess

1970 · (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)

Tum Haseen Main Jawan

1970 · Jina (Ranjeet's wife)

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

1970 · Rita

The Train

1970 · Lily

Pagla Kahin Ka

1970

Inspector

1970

Ishq Par Zor Nahin

1970

Sau Saal Beet Gaye

1970

Maharaja

1970

Yakeen

1969 · Night Club performer (song "Bachke")

Pyasi Shaam

1969 · Life-size cardboard cut-out

Anjan Hai Koyee

1969

Pyar Hi Pyar

1969 · Cham Cham

Talash

1969

THIEF OF BAGHDAD

1969 · Yasmin

Bhai Bahen

1969

Pyar Ka Sapna

1969 · Jenny

Jahan Pyar Miley

1969

Intaquam

1969 · Rebecca

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

1969 · Sherry

Prince

1969 · Sophia

Shatranj

1969

Sachaai

1969

Toofan

1969

Lady Killer

1969

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

1968 · Neelam

Kismat

1968 · Nancy

Aulad

1968 · Courtesan

Baazi

1968

Golden Eyes

1968

Anjaam

1968 · Nikita

Kahin Din Kahin Raat

Kahin Din Kahin Raat

1968 · Helen

Shikar

1968 · Veera

Noorjehan

1967 · Dilruba

Jewel Thief

1967 · Helen

Raat Andheri Thi

1967

Bahu Begum

1967 · Courtesan

Jaal

1967

Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

1967

C.I.D. 909

1967 · Sophia

Dil Ne Pukara

1967 · Jyoti

Night in London

1967 · Sue / Jameela

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

1967

Chand Par Chadayee

1967 · Dancer / Singer

Teesri Manzil

1966 · Ruby

Tasveer

1966 · Alka

Insaaf

1966

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

1966 · Dancer / Singer (uncredited)

Biradari

1966

Dus Lakh

1966

Afsana

1966

Thakur Jarnail Singh

1966

Smuggler

1966 · Dancer

Badal

1966

Love and Murder

1966 · Juliet

Sarhadi Lutera

1966

Kaajal

1965 · Courtesan

Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin

1965

Gumnaam

1965 · Miss Kitty

Faraar

1965

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

1965 · Shabnam

Nishan

1965

Tarzan Comes to Delhi

1965

Flying Man

1965

Cha Cha Cha

1964 · Lali

Woh Kaun Thi

1964 · Seema

Zindagi

1964

Shabnam

1964 · Sabha

Aaya Toofan

1964 · Princess Chandavarti

Taj Mahal

1963 · Tawaif/ Court Dancer

Parasmani

1963

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

1963 · Rita

Shikari

1963 · Shoba

Ustadon Ke Ustad

1963 · Rita

Bidesiya

1963

Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

1963

Kabli Khan

1963 · Haseena

Sunehri Nagin

1963 · Princess

Dr. Vidya

1962

Half Ticket

1962 · Stage Dancer

China Town

1962 · Suzie

Hawa Mahal

1962 · Champakali

Main Chup Rahungi

1962 · Menka

Maya

1961 · Banke's darling

Gunga Jumna

1961 · Courtesan

Junglee

1961 · Miss Suku

Miss Chalbaaz

1961 · Roopa

Do Bhai

1961 · Courtesan

Mr. India

1961 · Rita

Sapne Suhane

1961 · Nimmo dancer

Dr. Shaitan

1960

Lal Quila

1960

Kala Bazar

1960

Hum Hindustani

1960

Angulimala

1960

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

1960

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

1960 · Cabaret Dancer

Jaali Note

1960

Ghunghat

1960 · Dancer

Superman

1960

Gali Theke Rajpath

1959 · Dancer

Love Marriage

1959 · Dancer (in a special appearance)

Kangan

1959 · wedding entertainer

Duniya Na Mane

1959

Insaan Jaag Utha

1959 · Dancer (uncredited)

Yahudi

1958

Night Club

1958 · Special Appearance

Howrah Bridge

1958 · Dancer / Singer

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

1958 · Dancer / Singer

Karigar

1958 · Bar Dancer

Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala

1958

Mr. X

1957

Yahoodi Ki Ladki

1957

Nau Do Gyarah

1957

Coffee House

1957

Delhi Durbar

1956

Halaku

1956

Sipahsalar

1956

Santosham

1955 · Dancer

Abe Hayat

1955 · Dancer

Pehli Jhalak

1955 · Dancer

Miss Coca Cola

1955

Mayurpankh

1954

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

1954 · Dancer / Singer

Amber

1952 · Dancer

Awaara

1951 · Chorus girl

Khazana

1951

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