Name
Helen
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1939-10-22 (87 years old)
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.
Known For
Mohabbatein
(316 Votes)
7.1
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school ground...
Relase Date : 27 Oct, 2000
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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
(133 Votes)
6.395
A young singer falls in love with his teacher’s daughter, but their romance is tested wh...
Relase Date : 18 Jun, 1999
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Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
(34 Votes)
5.3
Aditya, an engineer, travels to Canada for training. There he meets Jia, a beautiful woman...
Relase Date : 14 Apr, 2006
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Movies
Tv Shows
- 1967 Jaal
- 1978 Don as Kamini
- 1964 Zindagi
- 1967 Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
- 1965 Faraar
- 1974 Ujala Hi Ujala as Dancer / Singer
- 1969 Bhai Bahen
- 1971 Nadaan as Rita Saxena
- 1974 Jab Andhera Hota Hai as Alka
- 1982 Chorni as Dancer
- 1981 Shakka as Janki
- 1980 Humkadam as Suzie John
- 1974 Chhote Sarkar as Kasturi
- 2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli
- 1960 Angulimala
- 1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
- 1965 Gumnaam as Miss Kitty
- 1957 Nau Do Gyarah
- 2012 Jodi Breakers
- 1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne as Self
- 1980 Ram Balram as Tara Bai
- 1996 Khamoshi: The Musical as Maria Braganza
- 1972 Victoria No. 203 as Girl On Beach
- 1967 Raat Andheri Thi
- 1977 Khoon Pasina as Dancer
- 1958 Night Club as Special Appearance
- 1980 Dostana as Sylvia
- 1957 Mr. X
- 1960 Dr. Shaitan
- 1961 Miss Chalbaaz as Roopa
- 1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy
- 1970 Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? as Rita
- 2012 Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi
- 1972 Sange Muzhangu
- 1971 Kathputli as Roma
- 1966 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
- 1976 Sharafat Chod Di Maine
- 1956 Delhi Durbar
- 1966 Dus Lakh
- 1969 Pyar Ka Sapna as Jenny
- 1964 Woh Kaun Thi as Seema
- 1977 Aakhri Sajda
- 1966 Afsana
- 1980 Abdullah as Item Dancer
- 1968 Baazi
- 1979 Do Shikaari as Bar Dancer
- 1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
- 1964 Cha Cha Cha as Lali
- 1951 Khazana
- 1957 Coffee House
- 1967 C.I.D. 909 as Sophia
- 1960 Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
- 1955 Abe Hayat as Dancer
- 1984 Pakhandee
- 1961 Junglee as Miss Suku
- 1972 Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as Mrs. Reen
- 1971 Hulchul as Kitty D'Costa
- 1960 Lal Quila
- 1969 Pyasi Shaam as Life-size cardboard cut-out
- 1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
- 1961 Gunga Jumna as Courtesan
- 1973 Heera as Dancer
- 1955 Pehli Jhalak as Dancer
- 1955 Santosham as Dancer
- 1966 Tasveer as Alka
- 1966 Biradari
- 1966 Smuggler as Dancer
- 1969 Yakeen as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
- 1969 Jahan Pyar Miley
- 1972 Yaar Mera as Rosie
- 1976 Bairaag as Lucy
- 1981 Bulundi as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
- 2010 Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
- 1985 Bond 303
- 1971 Scattered Pearls as Club dancer
- 1964 Shabnam as Sabha
- 1971 Preetam as Sarita
- 1980 Bombay 405 Miles as Rita (Master's wife)
- 1973 Chhalia as Mona
- 1963 Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya as Rita
- 1969 Intaquam as Rebecca
- 1980 Garam Khoon as Dancer
- 1972 Sazaa as Kitty
- 1973 Khoon Khoon
- 1975 Sholay as Gypsy Dancer
- 1977 For Your Sake as Shola
- 1959 Kangan as wedding entertainer
- 1968 Golden Eyes
- 1977 Immaan Dharam as Jenny Francis
- 1968 Anjaam as Nikita
- 1970 Princess as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
- 1959 Gali Theke Rajpath as Dancer
- 1970 Pagla Kahin Ka
- 1962 Half Ticket as Stage Dancer
- 1971 Jaane Anjaane as Suzy
- 1968 Aulad as Courtesan
- 1970 Inspector
- 1975 Zakhmee
- 1968 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool as Neelam
- 1976 Aap Beati as Rita
- 1964 Aaya Toofan as Princess Chandavarti
- 1971 Elaan
- 1972 Mere Jeevan Saathi as Kamini
- 1975 Saazish as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
- 1974 Geetaa Mera Naam as Savitri
- 1973 Bada Kabutar as Dancer
- 1976 Deewaangee as Kitty
- 1975 Kaala Sona as Chameli
- 1999 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom
- 1973 Shareef Budmaash as Carmen / Rita
- 1972 Pistolwali
- 1970 The Train as Lily
- 1969 Talash
- 1965 Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
- 1960 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Cabaret Dancer
- 1976 Kalicharan as Dancer
- 1971 Caravan as Monica
- 1975 Andhera
- 1972 Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
- 1952 Amber as Dancer
- 1954 Mayurpankh
- 1954 Alibaba and 40 Thieves as Dancer / Singer
- 1955 Miss Coca Cola
- 1958 Howrah Bridge as Dancer / Singer
- 1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer
- 1963 Shikari as Shoba
- 1967 Jewel Thief as Helen
- 1972 Apradh as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
- 1975 Dharmatma as Dancer
- 1977 Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
- 1979 The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer)
- 2000 Mohabbatein as Miss Monica
- 1963 Ustadon Ke Ustad as Rita
- 1970 Tum Haseen Main Jawan as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
- 1960 Hum Hindustani
- 1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Bar Singer & Dancer
- 1956 Halaku
- 1958 Yahudi
- 1968 Kahin Din Kahin Raat as Helen
- 1972 Dil Daulat Duniya
- 1967 Dil Ne Pukara as Jyoti
- 1979 Prem Bandhan
- 2005 Anjaane: The Unkown as Aunty
- 1969 Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati as Sherry
- 1969 Pyar Hi Pyar as Cham Cham
- 1974 Madhosh as Mona / Mrs Goldie
- 1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka as Cabaret dancer
- 1965 Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain as Shabnam
- 1978 Apna Khoon as Dancer
- 1982 Sawaal
- 1970 Ishq Par Zor Nahin
- 1978 Phandebaaz as Club Dancer
- 2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa as Dhani's Grandmother
- 1963 Parasmani
- 1967 Night in London as Sue / Jameela
- 1967 Bahu Begum as Courtesan
- 1982 Troyee as Bar Dancer
- 1962 China Town as Suzie
- 1980 Billa as Reena
- 1966 Teesri Manzil as Ruby
- 1973 Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls as Herself
- 1991 Akayla as Seema's Mother
- 1965 Kaajal as Courtesan
- 1963 Bidesiya
- 1969 Prince as Sophia
- 1967 Noorjehan as Dilruba
- 1973 Anamika as Rubai
- 1968 Shikar as Veera
- 1969 Shatranj
- 1970 Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold
- 1976 One Better Than the Other
- 1971 Aag Aur Daag
- 1959 Duniya Na Mane
- 1966 Badal
- 1960 Jaali Note
- 1960 Ghunghat as Dancer
- 1965 Nishan
- 1971 Hum Tum Aur Woh
- 1971 Man Mandir
- 1970 Sau Saal Beet Gaye
- 1971 Maryada
- 1970 Maharaja
- 1959 Love Marriage as Dancer (in a special appearance)
- 1963 Taj Mahal as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
- 1962 Hawa Mahal as Champakali
- 1999 Desperately Seeking Helen as Self (archive footage)
- 1967 Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
- 1961 Sapne Suhane as Nimmo dancer
- 1961 Mr. India as Rita
- 1972 Gomti Ke Kinare as Herself
- 1971 Adhikar as Cabaret Dancer
- 1969 Sachaai
- 1972 Raja Jani
- 1981 Sannata
- 1979 Raakhi Ki Saugandh
- 1974 Benaam
- 1979 Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Cabaret dancer
- 1960 Kala Bazar
- 1962 Dr. Vidya
- 1959 Insaan Jaag Utha as Dancer (uncredited)
- 1965 Tarzan Comes to Delhi
- 1982 Ayaash
- 1963 Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
- 1958 Karigar as Bar Dancer
- 1968 Kismat as Nancy
- 1961 Maya as Banke's darling
- 2007 Marigold
- 1962 Main Chup Rahungi as Menka
- 2002 Shararat as Anuradha Mathur
- 1957 Yahoodi Ki Ladki
- 1972 Bhale Huchcha as Item Dancer
- 1969 Anjan Hai Koyee
- 1977 Agent Vinod as Lovelina
- 1972 Bindiya aur bandook
- 1961 Do Bhai as Courtesan
- 1976 Ginny And Johnny
- 1969 Toofan
- 1966 Insaaf
- 1977 Kacha Chor
- 1976 Alibaba
- 1967 Chand Par Chadayee as Dancer / Singer
- 1960 Superman
- 1963 Kabli Khan as Haseena
- 1963 Sunehri Nagin as Princess
- 1973 Sultana Daku
- 1969 Lady Killer
- 1977 Inkaar as Dancer at bar in song
- 1978 Besharam as Item Dancer
- 1956 Sipahsalar
- 1958 Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
- 1965 Flying Man
- 1951 Awaara as Chorus girl
- 1979 Hema Hemeelu as Special appearance
- 1971 Parwana as Cabaret Dancer
- 1969 THIEF OF BAGHDAD as Yasmin
- 1966 Love and Murder as Juliet
- 1966 Sarhadi Lutera
- 1973 Taxi Driver
- 1997 Aakhri Sanghursh as Meena
- 1963 Harishchandra Taramati as Dancer
- 1957 Naag Mani
- 1965 Shankar Sita Ansuya as Dancer
- 1956 Marma Veeran as Narthaki (special appearance)
- 2026 Brown ( 7 episodes ) as Aunt Bertha
- 2016 The Kapil Sharma Show ( 2 episodes ) as Self
- 2015 Comedy Nights Bachao ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2024 Angry Young Men ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2004 Indian Idol ( 3 episodes ) as Self
