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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Heroine
Character:Shagufta Rizvi
Release Date:21/09/2012
Jodi Breakers
Character:
Release Date:02/03/2012
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Character:
Release Date:12/11/2010
Marigold
Character:
Release Date:17/08/2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Character:Kitty Kohli
Release Date:14/04/2006
Anjaane: The Unkown
Character:Aunty
Release Date:30/12/2005
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Character:Dhani's Grandmother
Release Date:10/09/2004
Shararat
Character:Anuradha Mathur
Release Date:12/07/2002
Mohabbatein
Character:Miss Monica
Release Date:27/10/2000
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Character:Sameer's mom
Release Date:18/06/1999
Desperately Seeking Helen
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:11/06/1999
Khamoshi: The Musical
Character:maria
Release Date:09/08/1996
Akayla
Character:Seema's Mother
Release Date:08/11/1991
Bond 303
Character:
Release Date:19/06/1985
Pakhandee
Character:
Release Date:06/01/1984
Ayaash
Character:
Release Date:15/10/1982
Sawaal
Character:
Release Date:21/05/1982
Troyee
Character:Bar Dancer
Release Date:18/05/1982
Chorni
Character:Dancer
Release Date:26/02/1982
Shakka
Character:Janki
Release Date:06/11/1981
Sannata
Character:
Release Date:31/07/1981
Bulundi
Character:Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Release Date:30/01/1981
Humkadam
Character:Suzie John
Release Date:07/11/1980
Dostana
Character:Sylvia
Release Date:17/10/1980
Bombay 405 Miles
Character:Rita (Master's wife)
Release Date:02/05/1980
Ram Balram
Character:Tara Bai
Release Date:12/04/1980
Abdullah
Character:Item Dancer
Release Date:07/03/1980
Billa
Character:Reena
Release Date:26/01/1980
Garam Khoon
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1980
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Character:
Release Date:19/10/1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Character:Suzy
Release Date:28/09/1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Character:Bar Singer & Dancer
Release Date:26/07/1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Character:Cabaret dancer
Release Date:14/04/1979
The Great Gambler
Character:Monica (Dancer)
Release Date:06/04/1979
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Character:Cabaret dancer
Release Date:30/03/1979
Prem Bandhan
Character:
Release Date:19/01/1979
Do Shikaari
Character:Bar Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1979
Apna Khoon
Character:Dancer
Release Date:31/07/1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Character:
Release Date:28/07/1978
Phandebaaz
Character:Club Dancer
Release Date:07/07/1978
Don
Character:Kamini
Release Date:12/05/1978
Besharam
Character:Item Dancer
Release Date:14/04/1978
Inkaar
Character:Dancer at bar in song
Release Date:07/11/1977
Agent Vinod
Character:Lovelina
Release Date:23/07/1977
For Your Sake
Character:Shola
Release Date:07/06/1977
Amar Akbar Anthony
Character:Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Release Date:27/05/1977
Khoon Pasina
Character:Dancer
Release Date:21/01/1977
Immaan Dharam
Character:Jenny Francis
Release Date:07/01/1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1977
Aakhri Sajda
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Kacha Chor
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Alibaba
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1976
Aap Beati
Character:Rita
Release Date:28/10/1976
Ginny And Johnny
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1976
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Character:
Release Date:18/09/1976
Deewaangee
Character:Kitty
Release Date:09/06/1976
Kalicharan
Character:Dancer
Release Date:07/02/1976
Bairaag
Character:Lucy
Release Date:01/02/1976
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1976
Sholay
Character:Gypsy Dancer
Release Date:15/08/1975
Kaala Sona
Character:Chameli
Release Date:29/07/1975
Dharmatma
Character:Dancer
Release Date:25/07/1975
Andhera
Character:
Release Date:22/05/1975
Zakhmee
Character:
Release Date:05/05/1975
Saazish
Character:Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Release Date:01/01/1975
Benaam
Character:
Release Date:18/10/1974
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Character:Alka
Release Date:03/06/1974
Geetaa Mera Naam
Character:Savitri
Release Date:24/03/1974
Madhosh
Character:Mona / Mrs Goldie
Release Date:27/02/1974
Ujala Hi Ujala
Character:Dancer / Singer
Release Date:01/01/1974
Chhote Sarkar
Character:Kasturi
Release Date:01/01/1974
Anamika
Character:Rubai
Release Date:18/05/1973
Chhalia
Character:Mona
Release Date:16/05/1973
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Character:Herself
Release Date:01/03/1973
Sultana Daku
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1973
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
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Release Date:01/01/1973
Heera
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1973
Khoon Khoon
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1973
Bada Kabutar
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1973
Shareef Budmaash
Character:Carmen / Rita
Release Date:01/01/1973
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Character:Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:30/12/1972
Victoria No. 203
Character:Girl On Beach
Release Date:08/12/1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Character:Herself
Release Date:22/11/1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Character:Kamini
Release Date:22/09/1972
Bhale Huchcha
Character:Item Dancer
Release Date:10/08/1972
Sazaa
Character:Kitty
Release Date:18/05/1972
Raja Jani
Character:
Release Date:07/03/1972
Sange Muzhangu
Character:
Release Date:04/02/1972
Yaar Mere
Character:Rosie
Release Date:20/01/1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Character:Mrs. Reen
Release Date:01/01/1972
Pistolwali
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1972
Apradh
Character:Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Release Date:01/01/1972
Dil Daulat Duniya
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Release Date:01/01/1972
Bindiya aur bandook
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1972
Kathputli
Character:Roma
Release Date:28/08/1971
Nadaan
Character:Rita Saxena
Release Date:20/08/1971
Preetam
Character:Sarita
Release Date:26/07/1971
Maryada
Character:
Release Date:16/07/1971
Hulchul
Character:Kitty D'Costa
Release Date:18/06/1971
Elaan
Character:
Release Date:19/05/1971
Jaane Anjaane
Character:Suzy
Release Date:16/05/1971
Adhikar
Character:Cabaret Dancer
Release Date:28/04/1971
Scattered Pearls
Character:Club dancer
Release Date:01/01/1971
Caravan
Character:Monica
Release Date:01/01/1971
Aag Aur Daag
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Man Mandir
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Bombay Talkie
Character:Heroine in Gold
Release Date:18/11/1970
Princess
Character:(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Release Date:02/10/1970
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Character:Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Release Date:24/07/1970
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Character:Rita
Release Date:08/05/1970
The Train
Character:Lily
Release Date:09/04/1970
Pagla Kahin Ka
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Inspector
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Maharaja
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Yakeen
Character:Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Release Date:31/12/1969
Pyasi Shaam
Character:Life-size cardboard cut-out
Release Date:23/12/1969
Anjan Hai Koyee
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
Character:Cham Cham
Release Date:17/10/1969
Talash
Character:
Release Date:09/08/1969
Bhai Bahen
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
Character:Jenny
Release Date:01/01/1969
Jahan Pyar Miley
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Intaquam
Character:Rebecca
Release Date:01/01/1969
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Character:Sherry
Release Date:01/01/1969
Prince
Character:Sophia
Release Date:01/01/1969
Shatranj
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Sachaai
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Toofan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Lady Killer
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Character:Neelam
Release Date:31/12/1968
Kismat
Character:Nancy
Release Date:31/12/1968
Aulad
Character:Courtesan
Release Date:15/09/1968
Baazi
Character:
Release Date:10/05/1968
Golden Eyes
Character:
Release Date:06/02/1968
Anjaam
Character:Nikita
Release Date:01/01/1968
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Character:Helen
Release Date:01/01/1968
Shikar
Character:Veera
Release Date:01/01/1968
Noorjehan
Character:Dilruba
Release Date:07/12/1967
Jewel Thief
Character:Helen
Release Date:27/10/1967
Raat Andheri Thi
Character:
Release Date:22/09/1967
Bahu Begum
Character:Courtesan
Release Date:03/02/1967
Jaal
Character:
Release Date:06/01/1967
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1967
C.I.D. 909
Character:Sophia
Release Date:01/01/1967
Dil Ne Pukara
Character:Jyoti
Release Date:01/01/1967
Night in London
Character:Sue / Jameela
Release Date:01/01/1967
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1967
Chand Par Chadayee
Character:Dancer / Singer
Release Date:01/01/1967
Teesri Manzil
Character:Ruby
Release Date:21/10/1966
Tasveer
Character:Alka
Release Date:02/10/1966
Insaaf
Character:
Release Date:22/07/1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Character:Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Release Date:07/01/1966
Biradari
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1966
Dus Lakh
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1966
Afsana
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1966
Thakur Jarnail Singh
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1966
Smuggler
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1966
Badal
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1966
Kaajal
Character:Courtesan
Release Date:09/12/1965
Gumnaam
Character:Miss Kitty
Release Date:06/02/1965
Faraar
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1965
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Character:Shabnam
Release Date:01/01/1965
Nishan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1965
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1965
Flying Man
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1965
Cha Cha Cha
Character:Lali
Release Date:17/11/1964
Woh Kaun Thi
Character:Seema
Release Date:07/02/1964
Zindagi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1964
Shabnam
Character:Sabha
Release Date:01/01/1964
Aaya Toofan
Character:Princess Chandavarti
Release Date:01/01/1964
Taj Mahal
Character:Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Release Date:31/01/1963
Parasmani
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1963
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Character:Rita
Release Date:01/01/1963
Shikari
Character:Shoba
Release Date:01/01/1963
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Character:Rita
Release Date:01/01/1963
Bidesiya
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1963
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1963
Kabli Khan
Character:Haseena
Release Date:01/01/1963
Sunehri Nagin
Character:Princess
Release Date:01/01/1963
Dr. Vidya
Character:
Release Date:18/11/1962
Half Ticket
Character:Stage Dancer
Release Date:19/10/1962
China Town
Character:Suzie
Release Date:05/10/1962
Hawa Mahal
Character:Champakali
Release Date:01/05/1962
Main Chup Rahungi
Character:Menka
Release Date:01/01/1962
Maya
Character:Banke's darling
Release Date:24/11/1961
Gunga Jumna
Character:Courtesan
Release Date:10/11/1961
Miss Chalbaaz
Character:Roopa
Release Date:14/07/1961
Do Bhai
Character:Courtesan
Release Date:04/07/1961
Junglee
Character:Miss Suku
Release Date:01/01/1961
Sapne Suhane
Character:Nimmo dancer
Release Date:01/01/1961
Mr. India
Character:Rita
Release Date:01/01/1961
Dr. Shaitan
Character:
Release Date:09/12/1960
Lal Quila
Character:
Release Date:22/10/1960
Kala Bazar
Character:
Release Date:09/09/1960
Hum Hindustani
Character:
Release Date:22/03/1960
Angulimala
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1960
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Character:Cabaret Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1960
Jaali Note
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1960
Ghunghat
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1960
Superman
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
Character:Dancer
Release Date:17/07/1959
Love Marriage
Character:Dancer (in a special appearance)
Release Date:29/05/1959
Kangan
Character:wedding entertainer
Release Date:01/01/1959
Duniya Na Mane
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1959
Insaan Jaag Utha
Character:Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:01/01/1959
Yahudi
Character:
Release Date:05/09/1958
Night Club
Character:Special Appearance
Release Date:18/07/1958
Howrah Bridge
Character:Dancer / Singer
Release Date:15/06/1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Character:Dancer / Singer
Release Date:28/02/1958
Karigar
Character:Bar Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1958
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1958
Mr. X
Character:
Release Date:19/07/1957
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1957
Nau Do Gyarah
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1957
Coffee House
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1957
Delhi Durbar
Character:
Release Date:13/06/1956
Halaku
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1956
Sipahsalar
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1956
Santosham
Character:Dancer
Release Date:24/12/1955
Abe Hayat
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1955
Pehli Jhalak
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1955
Miss Coca Cola
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1955
Mayurpankh
Character:
Release Date:09/04/1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Character:Dancer / Singer
Release Date:01/01/1954
Amber
Character:Dancer
Release Date:01/01/1952
Awaara
Character:Chorus girl
Release Date:14/12/1951
Khazana
Character:
Release Date:20/04/1951
Television Appearances
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