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