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