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