Helen
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1939-10-22 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Helen
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
(2012)
Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
(2012)
(2010)
(2007)
(2006)
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
as Kitty Kohli
(2005)
Anjaane: The Unkown
as Aunty
(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
(1999)
Desperately Seeking Helen
as Self (archive footage)
(1996)
Khamoshi: The Musical
as maria
(1991)
(1985)
(1984)
(1982)
Chorni
as Dancer
(1982)
(1982)
Troyee
as Bar Dancer
(1982)
(1981)
Bulundi
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
(1981)
(1981)
Shakka
as Janki
(1980)
Dostana
as Sylvia
(1980)
Abdullah
as Item Dancer
(1980)
Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
(1980)
Bombay 405 Miles
as Rita (Master's wife)
(1980)
Billa
as Reena
(1980)
Garam Khoon
as Dancer
(1980)
Humkadam
as Suzie John
(1979)
The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
(1979)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
as Bar Singer & Dancer
(1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
as Cabaret dancer
(1979)
Lahu Ke Do Rang
as Suzy
(1979)
(1979)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
as Cabaret dancer
(1979)
Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
(1979)
(1978)
Don
as Kamini
(1978)
Apna Khoon
as Dancer
(1978)
Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
(1978)
(1977)
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
(1977)
Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Self
(1977)
Immaan Dharam
as Jenny Francis
(1977)
For Your Sake
as Shola
(1977)
Khoon Pasina
as Dancer
(1977)
Agent Vinod
as Lovelina
(1977)
(1977)
(1976)
Kalicharan
as Dancer
(1976)
(1976)
Bairaag
as Lucy
(1976)
Aap Beati
as Rita
(1976)
Deewaangee
as Kitty
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1975)
Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
(1975)
Dharmatma
as Dancer
(1975)
Kaala Sona
as Chameli
(1975)
Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
(1975)
(1975)
(1974)
Madhosh
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
(1974)
(1974)
Ujala Hi Ujala
as Dancer / Singer
(1974)
Chhote Sarkar
as Kasturi
(1974)
Geetaa Mera Naam
as Savitri
(1974)
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
as Alka
(1973)
(1973)
Anamika
as Rubai
(1973)
Heera
as Dancer
(1973)
(1973)
Chhalia
as Mona
(1973)
Bada Kabutar
as Dancer
(1973)
Shareef Budmaash
as Carmen / Rita
(1973)
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
as Herself
(1973)
(1972)
Mere Jeevan Saathi
as Kamini
(1972)
Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
(1972)
(1972)
Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
(1972)
Punishment
as Kitty
(1972)
Gomti Ke Kinare
as Herself
(1972)
(1972)
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
(1972)
Yaar Mere
as Rosie
(1972)
Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
(1972)
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
(1972)
(1972)
(1972)
(1971)
Caravan
as Monica
(1971)
Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
(1971)
(1971)
(1971)
(1971)
Jaane Anjaane
as Suzy
(1971)
(1971)
Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
(1971)
Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
(1971)
Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
(1971)
Preetam
as Sarita
(1971)
Kathputli
as Roma
(1971)
(1970)
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
as Rita
(1970)
The Train
as Lily
(1970)
Princess
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
(1970)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
(1970)
Bombay Talkie
as Heroine in Gold
(1970)
(1970)
(1970)
(1970)
(1970)
(1969)
Prince
as Sophia
(1969)
Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
(1969)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
as Sherry
(1969)
Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
(1969)
(1969)
Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
(1969)
Intaquam
as Rebecca
(1969)
(1969)
Pyar Ka Sapna
as Jenny
(1969)
(1969)
(1968)
Aulad
as Courtesan
(1968)
Shikar
as Veera
(1968)
Kismat
as Nancy
(1968)
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
as Helen
(1968)
Anjaam
as Nikita
(1968)
(1968)
(1968)
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
as Neelam
(1967)
Jewel Thief
as Helen
(1967)
Night in London
as Sue / Jameela
(1967)
Bahu Begum
as Courtesan
(1967)
Dil Ne Pukara
as Jyoti
(1967)
(1967)
(1967)
C.I.D. 909
as Sophia
(1967)
(1967)
Chand Par Chadayee
as Dancer / Singer
(1967)
(1967)
(1966)
(1966)
Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
(1966)
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
(1966)
Smuggler
as Dancer
(1966)
Tasveer
as Alka
(1966)
(1966)
(1966)
(1966)
(1966)
(1965)
Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
(1965)
(1965)
(1965)
(1965)
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
as Shabnam
(1965)
(1965)
(1964)
Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
(1964)
(1964)
Shabnam
as Sabha
(1964)
Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
(1964)
Cha Cha Cha
as Lali
(1963)
Taj Mahal
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
(1963)
Shikari
as Shoba
(1963)
(1963)
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
as Rita
(1963)
(1963)
Ustadon Ke Ustad
as Rita
(1963)
(1963)
Kabli Khan
as Haseena
(1963)
Sunehri Nagin
as Princess
(1962)
Half Ticket
as Stage Dancer
(1962)
Main Chup Rahungi
as Menka
(1962)
China Town
as Suzie
(1962)
(1962)
Hawa Mahal
as Champakali
(1961)
Junglee
as Miss Suku
(1961)
Gunga Jumna
as Courtesan
(1961)
Maya
as Banke's darling
(1961)
Sapne Suhane
as Nimmo dancer
(1961)
Mr. India
as Rita
(1961)
Miss Chalbaaz
as Roopa
(1961)
Do Bhai
as Courtesan
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Cabaret Dancer
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1959)
Kangan
as wedding entertainer
(1959)
Gali Theke Rajpath
as Dancer
(1959)
Insaan Jaag Utha
as Dancer (uncredited)
(1959)
(1959)
Duniya Na Mane
as Stage Dancer
(1959)
(1958)
(1958)
Howrah Bridge
as Dancer / Singer
(1958)
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
(1958)
Night Club
as Special Appearance
(1958)
Karigar
as Bar Dancer
(1957)
(1957)
(1957)
(1957)
(1956)
(1956)
(1955)
Pehli Jhalak
as Dancer
(1955)
Abe Hayat
as Dancer
(1955)
Santosham
as Dancer
(1955)
(1954)
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Dancer / Singer
(1954)
(1952)
Amber
as Dancer
(1951)