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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 22, 1939
Place of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Also Known As
- Helen Jairag Richardson
- हेलन
- Helen Khan
- Miss Helen
- Helan
- Helen Jairag
- Helen Ann Richardson Khan
- Helen Ann Richardson
- Хелен
Helen
0.5 Popularity
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
Credits
Angry Young Men
as Self
2024
8.0
🎬
Brown
2023
0.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Herself
2016
7.1
Comedy Nights Bachao
as Self
2015
5.5
Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
2012
5.1
Jodi Breakers
2012
5.5
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
4.3
Marigold
2007
5.7
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
as Kitty Kohli
2006
4.9
Anjaane: The Unkown
as Aunty
2005
10.0
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
as Dhani's Grandmother
2004
5.3
Shararat
as Anuradha Mathur
2002
7.7
Mohabbatein
as Miss Monica
2000
7.0
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Sameer's mom
1999
6.3
🎬
Desperately Seeking Helen
as Self (archive footage)
1999
0.0
Khamoshi: The Musical
as maria
1996
6.7
Akayla
1991
5.0
Bond 303
1985
0.0
Pakhandee
1984
0.0
Ayaash
1982
0.0
Sawaal
1982
0.0
Troyee
as Bar Dancer
1982
0.0
Chorni
as Dancer
1982
5.0
Shakka
as Janki
1981
5.0
Sannata
1981
0.0
Bulundi
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1981
5.0
Humkadam
as Suzie John
1980
0.0
Dostana
as Sylvia
1980
6.1
Bombay 405 Miles
as Rita (Master's wife)
1980
0.0
Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
1980
5.0
Abdullah
as Item Dancer
1980
10.0
Billa
as Reena
1980
7.0
Garam Khoon
as Dancer
1980
5.0
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
5.0
Lahu Ke Do Rang
as Suzy
1979
5.3
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
as Bar Singer & Dancer
1979
6.0
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
as Cabaret dancer
1979
6.1
The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
1979
4.7
Jhoota Kahin Ka
as Cabaret dancer
1979
5.5
Prem Bandhan
1979
0.0
Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
1979
0.0
Apna Khoon
as Dancer
1978
0.0
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
4.0
Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
1978
10.0
Don
as Kamini
1978
6.4
Agent Vinod
as Lovelina
1977
0.0
For Your Sake
as Shola
1977
4.0
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977
6.8
Khoon Pasina
as Dancer
1977
7.0
Immaan Dharam
as Jenny Francis
1977
5.0
🎬
Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Self
1977
0.0
Kacha Chor
1977
0.0
Aakhri Sajda
1977
0.0
Alibaba
1976
5.0
Aap Beati
as Rita
1976
5.0
Ginny And Johnny
1976
0.0
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976
0.0
Deewaangee
as Kitty
1976
0.0
Kalicharan
as Dancer
1976
6.0
Bairaag
as Lucy
1976
10.0
🎬
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
5.8
Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
1975
7.0
Kaala Sona
as Chameli
1975
0.0
Dharmatma
as Dancer
1975
5.5
Andhera
1975
0.0
Zakhmee
1975
0.0
Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1975
0.0
Benaam
1974
7.0
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
as Alka
1974
0.0
Geetaa Mera Naam
as Savitri
1974
6.0
Madhosh
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974
3.0
Ujala Hi Ujala
as Dancer / Singer
1974
0.0
Chhote Sarkar
as Kasturi
1974
0.0
Anamika
as Rubai
1973
6.5
Chhalia
as Mona
1973
0.0
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
as Herself
1973
5.7
Sultana Daku
1973
0.0
Heera
as Dancer
1973
0.0
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
6.3
Khoon Khoon
1973
4.0
Shareef Budmaash
as Carmen / Rita
1973
4.5
Bada Kabutar
as Dancer
1973
0.0
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972
3.5
Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
1972
5.5
Gomti Ke Kinare
as Herself
1972
0.0
Mere Jeevan Saathi
as Kamini
1972
7.0
Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
1972
8.0
Sazaa
as Kitty
1972
5.0
Raja Jani
1972
6.2
Sange Muzhangu
1972
4.0
Yaar Mere
as Rosie
1972
5.0
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
1972
0.0
Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972
4.5
🎬
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
0.0
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
6.0
Pistolwali
1972
0.0
Kathputli
as Roma
1971
6.5
Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
1971
0.0
Preetam
as Sarita
1971
6.0
Conduct
1971
0.0
Elaan
1971
5.0
Jaane Anjaane
as Suzy
1971
8.0
Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
1971
4.0
Caravan
as Monica
1971
7.2
Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
1971
6.3
Man Mandir
1971
0.0
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
0.0
🎬
Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
1971
0.0
Aag Aur Daag
1971
0.0
Bombay Talkie
as Heroine in Gold
1970
5.1
Princess
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970
0.0
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970
0.0
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
as Rita
1970
4.4
The Train
as Lily
1970
7.0
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
6.0
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
0.0
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
0.0
🎬
Maharaja
1970
0.0
Inspector
1970
0.0
Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969
6.0
Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969
0.0
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
0.0
Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
1969
8.3
Talash
1969
0.0
Bhai Bahen
1969
0.0
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
0.0
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
as Sherry
1969
6.0
Prince
as Sophia
1969
5.2
Pyar Ka Sapna
as Jenny
1969
0.0
Sachaai
1969
0.0
Intaquam
as Rebecca
1969
6.0
Shatranj
1969
0.0
Toofan
1969
0.0
Lady Killer
1969
0.0
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
as Neelam
1968
6.0
Kismat
as Nancy
1968
0.0
Aulad
as Courtesan
1968
5.0
Baazi
1968
0.0
Golden Eyes
1968
0.0
Shikar
as Veera
1968
6.5
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
as Helen
1968
5.0
Anjaam
as Nikita
1968
0.0
Jewel Thief
as Helen
1967
6.4
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
0.0
Bahu Begum
as Courtesan
1967
6.0
Jaal
1967
8.0
Dil Ne Pukara
as Jyoti
1967
7.0
C.I.D. 909
as Sophia
1967
0.0
Noorjehan
1967
6.0
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
0.0
Night in London
as Sue / Jameela
1967
0.0
Chand Par Chadayee
as Dancer / Singer
1967
5.0
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
0.0
Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
1966
6.3
Tasveer
as Alka
1966
0.0
Insaaf
1966
0.0
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966
8.0
Biradari
1966
7.0
Smuggler
as Dancer
1966
0.0
Dus Lakh
1966
0.0
Badal
1966
0.0
Afsana
1966
0.0
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
0.0
Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
1965
6.1
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
as Shabnam
1965
0.0
Kaajal
1965
3.0
Nishan
1965
3.0
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
0.0
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
0.0
Faraar
1965
0.0
Cha Cha Cha
as Lali
1964
6.5
Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
1964
7.1
Zindagi
1964
0.0
Shabnam
as Sabha
1964
0.0
Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
1964
6.0
Taj Mahal
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963
6.3
Parasmani
1963
6.0
Ustadon Ke Ustad
as Rita
1963
0.0
Shikari
as Shoba
1963
4.0
🎬
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
as Rita
1963
0.0
🎬
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
0.0
Kabli Khan
as Haseena
1963
0.0
Bidesiya
1963
0.0
Sunehri Nagin
as Princess
1963
0.0
Dr. Vidya
1962
0.0
Half Ticket
as Stage Dancer
1962
7.3
China Town
as Suzie
1962
0.0
Hawa Mahal
as Champakali
1962
0.0
Main Chup Rahungi
as Menka
1962
3.0
Maya
as Banke's darling
1961
6.0
Gunga Jumna
as Courtesan
1961
5.6
Miss Chalbaaz
as Roopa
1961
0.0
Do Bhai
as Courtesan
1961
6.0
Junglee
as Miss Suku
1961
5.3
Mr. India
as Rita
1961
0.0
Sapne Suhane
as Nimmo dancer
1961
0.0
Dr. Shaitan
1960
0.0
Lal Quila
1960
3.0
Kala Bazar
1960
5.7
Hum Hindustani
1960
6.0
Superman
1960
7.2
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
0.0
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Cabaret Dancer
1960
4.5
Angulimala
1960
0.0
Ghunghat
1960
0.0
Jaali Note
1960
6.0
Gali Theke Rajpath
as Dancer
1959
0.0
Kangan
as wedding entertainer
1959
0.0
Love Marriage
1959
0.0
Duniya Na Mane
as Stage Dancer
1959
0.0
Duniya Na Maane
1959
0.0
Insaan Jaag Utha
as Dancer (uncredited)
1959
0.0
Yahudi
1958
5.7
Night Club
as Special Appearance
1958
0.0
Howrah Bridge
as Dancer / Singer
1958
5.5
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
1958
5.5
Karigar
as Bar Dancer
1958
0.0
Mr. X
1957
0.0
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
0.0
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
8.5
Coffee House
1957
0.0
Delhi Durbar
1956
0.0
Halaku
1956
9.0
Santosham
as Dancer
1955
6.0
Abe Hayat
as Dancer
1955
0.0
Miss Coca Cola
1955
0.0
Pehli Jhalak
as Dancer
1955
0.0
Mayurpankh
1954
0.0
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Dancer / Singer
1954
9.5
Amber
as Dancer
1952
0.0
Khazana
1951
0.0