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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Sholay (1975) — Gypsy Dancer
2. Mohabbatein (2000) — Miss Monica
3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) — Sameer's mom
4. Don (1978) — Kamini
5. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) — Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
6. Awaara (1951) — Chorus girl
7. Heroine (2012) — Shagufta Rizvi
8. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Herself
9. Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) — Kitty Kohli
10. Gumnaam (1965) — Miss Kitty
11. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) — Maria Braganza
12. Jewel Thief (1967) — Helen
13. Indian Idol (2004) — Self
14. Dostana (1980) — Sylvia
15. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) — Dancer / Singer
16. Teesri Manzil (1966) — Ruby
17. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) — Dhani's Grandmother
18. Marigold (2007)
19. Ram Balram (1980) — Tara Bai
20. The Great Gambler (1979) — Monica (Dancer)
21. Billa (1980) — Reena
22. Raja Jani (1972)
23. Woh Kaun Thi (1964) — Seema
24. Akayla (1991) — Seema's Mother
25. Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... (2010)
26. Bombay Talkie (1970) — Heroine in Gold
27. Kala Bazar (1960)
28. Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) — Suzy
29. Junglee (1961) — Miss Suku
30. Khoon Khoon (1973)
31. Caravan (1971) — Monica
32. Jodi Breakers (2012)
33. Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) — Rita
34. Gunga Jumna (1961) — Courtesan
35. Elaan (1971)
36. Kalicharan (1976) — Dancer
37. Prince (1969) — Sophia
38. Shararat (2002) — Anuradha Mathur
39. Inkaar (1977) — Dancer at bar in song
40. Parwana (1971) — Cabaret Dancer