HELEN
Helen
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 22, 1939
Place of Birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
Angry Young MenSelf
2023·
BrownHerself
2015·
Comedy Nights BachaoSelf
2012·
HeroineShagufta Rizvi
2012·
Jodi Breakers2007·
MarigoldKitty Kohli
2005·
Anjaane: The UnkownAunty
Dhani's Grandmother
2002·
ShararatAnuradha Mathur
2000·
MohabbateinMiss Monica
Self (archive footage)
Sameer's mom
maria
1991·
Akayla1985·
Bond 3031984·
Pakhandee1982·
Ayaash1982·
TroyeeBar Dancer
1982·
Sawaal1982·
ChorniDancer
1981·
Sannata1981·
BulundiItem dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1981·
ShakkaJanki
1980·
BillaReena
1980·
Garam KhoonDancer
1980·
Bombay 405 MilesRita (Master's wife)
1980·
AbdullahItem Dancer
1980·
DostanaSylvia
1980·
Ram BalramTara Bai
1980·
HumkadamSuzie John
Cabaret dancer
1979·
Raakhi Ki Saugandh1979·
Jhoota Kahin KaCabaret dancer
1979·
Prem Bandhan1979·
Duniya Meri Jeb MeinBar Singer & Dancer
1979·
The Great GamblerMonica (Dancer)
1979·
Do ShikaariBar Dancer
1979·
Lahu Ke Do RangSuzy
1978·
BesharamItem Dancer
1978·
PhandebaazClub Dancer
1978·
Apna KhoonDancer
1978·
DonKamini
1977·
InkaarDancer at bar in song
1977·
Kacha Chor1977·
Agent VinodLovelina
1977·
Amar Akbar AnthonyFake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977·
Immaan DharamJenny Francis
1977·
For Your SakeShola
1977·
Aakhri Sajda1977·
Khoon PasinaDancer
Self
1976·
Alibaba1976·
Ginny And Johnny1976·
Ek Se Badhkar Ek1976·
KalicharanDancer
1976·
DeewaangeeKitty
1976·
Aap BeatiRita
1976·
BairaagLucy
1975·
DharmatmaDancer
1975·
Andhera1975·
Kaala SonaChameli
1975·
SaazishLola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1975·
Zakhmee1975·
SholayGypsy Dancer
1974·
Benaam1974·
MadhoshMona / Mrs Goldie
1974·
Geetaa Mera NaamSavitri
1974·
Chhote SarkarKasturi
1974·
Jab Andhera Hota HaiAlka
1974·
Ujala Hi UjalaDancer / Singer
1973·
Sultana Daku1973·
AnamikaRubai
Herself
1973·
Shareef BudmaashCarmen / Rita
1973·
Bada KabutarDancer
1973·
Khoon Khoon1973·
ChhaliaMona
1973·
HeeraDancer
1973·
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar1972·
Bindiya aur bandook1972·
Bhale HuchchaItem Dancer
1972·
Raja Jani1972·
Gomti Ke KinareHerself
1972·
Dil Daulat Duniya1972·
ApradhCabaret Dancer / Singer
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972·
Pistolwali1972·
Mere Jeevan SaathiKamini
1972·
SazaaKitty
1972·
Yaar MereRosie
1972·
Rakhi Aur HathkadiMrs. Reen
1972·
Sange Muzhangu1972·
Victoria No. 203Girl On Beach
1971·
AdhikarCabaret Dancer
1971·
Maryada1971·
Man Mandir1971·
Hum Tum Aur Woh1971·
Aag Aur Daag1971·
CaravanMonica
1971·
Elaan1971·
Jaane AnjaaneSuzy
1971·
PreetamSarita
1971·
Scattered PearlsClub dancer
1971·
HulchulKitty D'Costa
1971·
KathputliRoma
1971·
NadaanRita Saxena
1970·
Maharaja1970·
Sau Saal Beet Gaye1970·
Bombay TalkieHeroine in Gold
1970·
Ishq Par Zor NahinJina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970·
The TrainLily
1970·
Inspector1970·
Pagla Kahin Ka1970·
Princess(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Rita
1969·
Lady Killer1969·
Toofan1969·
Anjan Hai Koyee1969·
Sachaai1969·
Shatranj1969·
PrinceSophia
1969·
Pyar Hi PyarCham Cham
Sherry
1969·
Talash1969·
IntaquamRebecca
1969·
Jahan Pyar Miley1969·
YakeenNight Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969·
Pyasi ShaamLife-size cardboard cut-out
1969·
Pyar Ka SapnaJenny
1969·
Bhai Bahen1968·
KismatNancy
1968·
ShikarVeera
1968·
Kahin Din Kahin RaatHelen
Neelam
1968·
AuladCourtesan
1968·
AnjaamNikita
1968·
Golden Eyes1968·
Baazi1967·
Chand Par ChadayeeDancer / Singer
1967·
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki1967·
NoorjehanDilruba
1967·
Bahu BegumCourtesan
1967·
Night in LondonSue / Jameela
1967·
Dil Ne PukaraJyoti
1967·
Jewel ThiefHelen
1967·
C.I.D. 909Sophia
1967·
Raat Andheri Thi1967·
Jaal1966·
Insaaf1966·
Badal1966·
Teesri ManzilRuby
1966·
SmugglerDancer
1966·
Biradari1966·
TasveerAlka
1966·
Thakur Jarnail Singh1966·
Afsana1966·
Dus LakhDancer / Singer (uncredited)
1965·
Flying Man1965·
Nishan1965·
KaajalCourtesan
Shabnam
1965·
GumnaamMiss Kitty
1965·
Faraar1964·
Aaya ToofanPrincess Chandavarti
1964·
ShabnamSabha
1964·
Cha Cha ChaLali
1964·
Woh Kaun ThiSeema
1964·
Zindagi1963·
Sunehri NaginPrincess
1963·
Kabli KhanHaseena
1963·
Taj MahalTawaif/ Court Dancer
1963·
Bidesiya1963·
Parasmani1963·
Ustadon Ke UstadRita
1963·
ShikariShoba
Rita
1962·
Main Chup RahungiMenka
1962·
Dr. Vidya1962·
Hawa MahalChampakali
1962·
China TownSuzie
1962·
Half TicketStage Dancer
1961·
Do BhaiCourtesan
1961·
MayaBanke's darling
1961·
Mr. IndiaRita
1961·
Sapne SuhaneNimmo dancer
1961·
Gunga JumnaCourtesan
1961·
JungleeMiss Suku
1961·
Miss ChalbaazRoopa
1960·
Superman1960·
Kala Bazar1960·
Ghunghat1960·
Jaali Note1960·
Hum HindustaniCabaret Dancer
1960·
Lal Quila1960·
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi1960·
Dr. Shaitan1960·
Angulimala1959·
Duniya Na ManeStage Dancer
1959·
Insaan Jaag UthaDancer (uncredited)
1959·
Love MarriageDancer (in a special appearance)
1959·
Duniya Na Maane1959·
Gali Theke RajpathDancer
1959·
Kanganwedding entertainer
1958·
KarigarBar Dancer
1958·
Yahudi1958·
Chalti Ka Naam GaadiDancer / Singer
1958·
Howrah BridgeDancer / Singer
1958·
Night ClubSpecial Appearance
1957·
Yahoodi Ki Ladki1957·
Coffee House1957·
Mr. X1957·
Nau Do Gyarah1956·
Sipahsalar1956·
Halaku1956·
Delhi Durbar1955·
Miss Coca Cola1955·
SantoshamDancer
1955·
Pehli JhalakDancer
1955·
Abe HayatDancer
Dancer / Singer
1954·
Mayurpankh1952·
AmberDancer
1951·
AwaaraChorus girl
1951·
Khazana