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Helen
ActorBorn October 22, 1939 (86 years)
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
Helen Filmography
| 2012 | Heroine · as Shagufta Rizvi |
| 2012 | |
| 2010 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye · as Kitty Kohli |
| 2005 | Anjaane: The Unknown · as Aunty |
| 2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha · as Dhani's Grandmother |
| 2002 | Shararat · as Anuradha Mathur |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein · as Miss Monica |
| 1999 | Straight from the Heart · as Sameer's Mom |
| 1996 | Khamoshi the Musical · as Maria |
| 1991 | Akayla · as Seema's Mother |
| 1984 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Troyee · as Bar Dancer |
| 1982 | Chorni · as Dancer |
| 1981 | Shakka · as Janki |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Bulundi · as Item Dancer In "tera Dil O Re Babu" |
| 1980 | Ram Balram · as Tara Bai |
| 1980 | Humkadam · as Suzie John |
| 1980 | Dostana · as Sylvia |
| 1980 | Abdullah · as Item Dancer |
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles · as Rita (master's Wife) |
| 1980 | Billa · as Reena |
| 1980 | Garam Khoon · as Dancer |
| 1979 | Do Shikari · as Bar Dancer |
| 1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang · as Suzy |
| 1979 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein · as Bar Singer & Dancer |
| 1979 | Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1979 | The Great Gambler · as Monica (dancer) |
| 1979 | Jhoota Kahin Ka · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1979 | |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | Phandebaaz · as Club Dancer |
| 1978 | Don · as Kamini |
| 1978 | Besharam · as Item Dancer |
| 1977 | Inkaar · as Dancer At Bar In Song |
| 1977 | Agent Vinod · as Lovelina |
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir · as Shola |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony · as Fake Daughter At Airport (guest Appearance) |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina · as Dancer |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam · as Jenny Francis |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | |
| 1976 | Aap Beati · as Rita |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Bairaag · as Lucy |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Deewaangee · as Kitty |
| 1976 | Kalicharan · as Dancer |
| 1975 | Sholay · as Gypsy Dancer |
| 1975 | Kaala Sona · as Chameli |
| 1975 | Dharmatma · as Dancer |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Saazish · as Lola - Singer / Dancer On Ship |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Chhote Sarkar · as Kasturi |
| 1974 | Geetaa Mera Naam · as Savitri |
| 1974 | Madhosh · as Mona / Mrs Goldie |
| 1974 | Ujala Hi Ujala · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1973 | Anamika · as Rubai |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | Heera · as Dancer |
| 1973 | Shareef Budmaash · as Carmen / Rita |
| 1972 | Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche · as Bar Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Victoria No. 203 · as Girl On Beach |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi · as Kamini |
| 1972 | Apradh · as Cabaret Dancer / Singer |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Rakhi Aur Hathkadi · as Mrs. Reen |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | |
| 1971 | Kathputli · as Roma |
| 1971 | Nadaan · as Rita Saxena |
| 1971 | Preetam · as Sarita |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Hulchul · as Kitty D'costa |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Jaane-Anjaane · as Suzy |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Caravan · as Monica |
| 1971 | Bikhare Moti · as Club Dancer |
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie · as Heroine In Gold |
| 1970 | Rajkumari · as (special Appearce- Dancer In The Item Number) |
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawan · as Jina (ranjeet's Wife) |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? · as Rita |
| 1970 | The Train · as Lily |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | |
| 1969 | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi · as Dancer / Singer (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar · as Cham Cham |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Yakeen · as Night Club Performer (song "bachke") |
| 1969 | Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati · as Sherry |
| 1969 | Prince · as Sophia |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Intaquam · as Rebecca |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool · as Neelam |
| 1969 | Kismat · as Nancy |
| 1968 | Aulad · as Courtesan |
| 1968 | |
| 1968 | Shikar · as Veera |
| 1967 | Bahu Begum · as Courtesan |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 · as Sophia |
| 1967 | Dil Ne Pukara · as Jyoti |
| 1967 | Night in London · as Sue / Jameela |
| 1967 | |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil · as Ruby |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1965 | Kaajal · as Courtesan |
| 1965 | Gumnaam · as Miss Kitty |
| 1965 | |
| 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi? · as Seema |
| 1964 | |
| 1963 | Taj Mahal · as Tawaif/ Court Dancer |
| 1963 | |
| 1963 | Shikari · as Shoba |
| 1963 | Ustadon Ke Ustad · as Rita |
| 1963 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya · as Rita |
| 1962 | |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi · as Menka |
| 1962 | Half Ticket · as Stage Dancer |
| 1962 | China Town · as Suzie |
| 1962 | Hawa Mahal · as Champakali |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna · as Courtesan |
| 1961 | Maya · as Banke's Darling |
| 1961 | Junglee · as Miss Suku |
| 1961 | Mr. India · as Rita |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1960 | |
| 1959 | Love Marriage · as Dancer (in A Special Appearance) |
| 1959 | Insaan Jaag Utha · as Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1959 | |
| 1958 | |
| 1958 | Howrah Bridge · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1958 | Karigar · as Bar Dancer |
| 1957 | |
| 1956 | |
| 1954 | Alibaba and 40 Thieves · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1952 | Amber · as Dancer |
| 1951 | Awaara · as Chorus Girl |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) · as Herself |
| 2004 | Indian Idol (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1983 | Frontline (TV Series) · as Self - Thirteen Year Old (segment: Children Of Aleppo) |
| 1977 | Chala Murari Hero Banne · as Self |
| 1972 | Gomti Ke Kinare · as Herself |
| 1968 | Kahin Din Kahin Raat · as Helen |
| 1967 | Jewel Thief · as Helen |