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