Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1939-10-22
BirthplaceRangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Helen
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Helen
Filmography
Acting (243)
2012
Heroineas Shagufta Rizvi
5.0
2012
5.3
3.9
2007
6.1
2006
Humko Deewana Kar Gayeas Kitty Kohli
5.2
2005
Anjaane: The Unkownas Aunty
10.0
2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaaas Dhani's Grandmother
5.5
2002
Shararatas Anuradha Mathur
7.6
2000
Mohabbateinas Miss Monica
7.1
1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanamas Sameer's mom
6.4
1999
Desperately Seeking Helenas Self (archive footage)
8.0
1997
Aakhri Sanghurshas Meena
1996
Khamoshi: The Musicalas Maria Braganza
6.8
1991
Akaylaas Seema's Mother
5.2
1985
10.0
1984
9.0
1982
8.0
1982
7.0
1982
Troyeeas Bar Dancer
1982
Chornias Dancer
7.5
1981
Shakkaas Janki
7.5
1981
10.0
1981
Bulundias Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
6.7
1980
Humkadamas Suzie John
7.0
1980
Dostanaas Sylvia
6.0
1980
Bombay 405 Milesas Rita (Master's wife)
9.0
1980
Ram Balramas Tara Bai
4.8
1980
Abdullahas Item Dancer
9.7
1980
Billaas Reena
7.2
1980
Garam Khoonas Dancer
6.5
6.0
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rangas Suzy
4.9
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Meinas Bar Singer & Dancer
7.0
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkumas Cabaret dancer
6.5
1979
The Great Gambleras Monica (Dancer)
4.8
1979
Jhoota Kahin Kaas Cabaret dancer
6.0
1979
Hema Hemeeluas Special appearance
7.0
1979
9.0
1979
Do Shikaarias Bar Dancer
7.0
1978
Apna Khoonas Dancer
10.0
1978
Phandebaazas Club Dancer
9.5
1978
Donas Kamini
6.6
1978
Besharamas Item Dancer
6.5
1977
Inkaaras Dancer at bar in song
7.5
1977
Agent Vinodas Lovelina
7.0
1977
For Your Sakeas Shola
7.0
1977
Amar Akbar Anthonyas Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
6.9
1977
Khoon Pasinaas Dancer
6.3
1977
Immaan Dharamas Jenny Francis
7.5
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banneas Self
9.0
1977
9.0
1977
10.0
1976
7.5
1976
Aap Beatias Rita
7.0
1976
8.0
9.0
1976
Deewaangeeas Kitty
7.0
1976
Kalicharanas Dancer
5.3
1976
Bairaagas Lucy
8.3
6.1
1975
Sholayas Gypsy Dancer
7.1
1975
Kaala Sonaas Chameli
10.0
1975
Dharmatmaas Dancer
4.7
1975
7.0
1975
8.0
1975
Saazishas Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
10.0
1974
7.5
1974
Jab Andhera Hota Haias Alka
8.0
1974
Geetaa Mera Naamas Savitri
7.0
1974
Madhoshas Mona / Mrs Goldie
3.8
1974
Ujala Hi Ujalaas Dancer / Singer
10.0
1974
Chhote Sarkaras Kasturi
9.0
1973
Anamikaas Rubai
7.0
1973
Chhaliaas Mona
9.0
1973
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girlsas Herself
6.8
1973
7.0
1973
Heeraas Dancer
10.0
1973
4.4
1973
Bada Kabutaras Dancer
10.0
1973
Shareef Budmaashas Carmen / Rita
4.8
1973
1972
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neecheas Bar Dancer (uncredited)
5.0
1972
Victoria No. 203as Girl On Beach
6.0
1972
Gomti Ke Kinareas Herself
9.0
1972
Mere Jeevan Saathias Kamini
7.3
1972
Bhale Huchchaas Item Dancer
9.0
1972
Sazaaas Kitty
6.0
1972
6.4
1972
4.0
1972
Yaar Meraas Rosie
6.3
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadias Mrs. Reen
7.0
1972
1972
Apradhas Cabaret Dancer / Singer
4.8
6.5
7.0
1971
Kathputlias Roma
6.7
1971
Nadaanas Rita Saxena
10.0
1971
Preetamas Sarita
7.5
1971
8.0
1971
Hulchulas Kitty D'Costa
6.8
1971
5.7
1971
Jaane Anjaaneas Suzy
8.0
1971
Adhikaras Cabaret Dancer
5.0
1971
Parwanaas Cabaret Dancer
5.4
1971
Scattered Pearlsas Club dancer
8.0
1971
Caravanas Monica
7.1
1971
9.0
1971
7.0
1971
10.0
1970
Bombay Talkieas Heroine in Gold
5.6
1970
Princessas (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970
Tum Haseen Main Jawanas Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
6.5
1970
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?as Rita
4.8
1970
The Trainas Lily
7.0
1970
7.0
1970
10.0
9.0
1970
8.0
1969
Yakeenas Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
6.0
1969
Pyasi Shaamas Life-size cardboard cut-out
8.0
1969
9.0
1969
Pyar Hi Pyaras Cham Cham
8.0
1969
8.0
1969
THIEF OF BAGHDADas Yasmin
1969
7.0
1969
Pyar Ka Sapnaas Jenny
8.0
1969
8.0
1969
Intaquamas Rebecca
6.0
1969
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimatias Sherry
7.5
1969
Princeas Sophia
6.0
1969
7.0
1969
9.0
1969
8.0
1969
1968
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phoolas Neelam
7.5
1968
Kismatas Nancy
8.0
1968
Auladas Courtesan
7.5
1968
6.5
1968
8.0
1968
Anjaamas Nikita
9.0
1968
Kahin Din Kahin Raatas Helen
7.5
1968
Shikaras Veera
7.7
1967
Noorjehanas Dilruba
8.0
1967
Jewel Thiefas Helen
6.7
1967
1967
Bahu Begumas Courtesan
6.5
1967
8.5
10.0
1967
C.I.D. 909as Sophia
8.0
1967
Dil Ne Pukaraas Jyoti
7.5
1967
Night in Londonas Sue / Jameela
9.0
7.0
1967
Chand Par Chadayeeas Dancer / Singer
6.0
1966
Teesri Manzilas Ruby
6.4
1966
Tasveeras Alka
9.0
1966
9.0
1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygias Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
7.5
1966
7.0
1966
7.0
1966
7.0
7.0
1966
Smuggleras Dancer
9.0
1966
10.0
1966
Love and Murderas Juliet
7.0
1966
1965
Kaajalas Courtesan
5.3
9.0
1965
Gumnaamas Miss Kitty
6.0
1965
9.0
1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hainas Shabnam
10.0
1965
5.5
10.0
1965
1965
Shankar Sita Ansuyaas Dancer
1964
Cha Cha Chaas Lali
6.8
1964
Woh Kaun Thias Seema
7.6
1964
8.0
1964
Shabnamas Sabha
9.0
1964
Aaya Toofanas Princess Chandavarti
7.0
1963
Taj Mahalas Tawaif/ Court Dancer
7.2
1963
6.5
1963
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kyaas Rita
9.0
1963
Shikarias Shoba
5.5
1963
Ustadon Ke Ustadas Rita
8.0
1963
8.0
10.0
1963
Kabli Khanas Haseena
1963
Sunehri Naginas Princess
10.0
1963
Harishchandra Taramatias Dancer
1962
10.0
1962
Half Ticketas Stage Dancer
8.0
1962
China Townas Suzie
7.0
1962
Hawa Mahalas Champakali
9.0
1962
Main Chup Rahungias Menka
7.2
1961
Mayaas Banke's darling
7.5
1961
Gunga Jumnaas Courtesan
6.2
1961
Jungleeas Miss Suku
6.0
1961
Miss Chalbaazas Roopa
1961
Do Bhaias Courtesan
7.5
1961
Mr. Indiaas Rita
9.0
1961
Sapne Suhaneas Nimmo dancer
8.0
1960
9.0
1960
6.5
1960
6.1
1960
8.0
1960
10.0
8.0
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraias Cabaret Dancer
6.0
1960
7.0
1960
Ghunghatas Dancer
8.0
1960
8.2
1959
Gali Theke Rajpathas Dancer
9.0
1959
Love Marriageas Dancer (in a special appearance)
7.0
1959
Kanganas wedding entertainer
8.0
1959
7.0
1959
Insaan Jaag Uthaas Dancer (uncredited)
8.0
1958
6.3
1958
Night Clubas Special Appearance
1958
Howrah Bridgeas Dancer / Singer
6.4
1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadias Dancer / Singer
6.2
1958
Karigaras Bar Dancer
7.0
10.0
1957
8.0
1957
7.4
1957
8.0
1957
8.0
1957
1956
Marma Veeranas Narthaki (special appearance)
1956
7.0
1956
9.0
1956
10.0
1955
Santoshamas Dancer
7.0
1955
Abe Hayatas Dancer
10.0
1955
Pehli Jhalakas Dancer
10.0
1955
10.0
1954
7.0
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thievesas Dancer / Singer
9.8
1952
Amberas Dancer
8.0
1951
Awaaraas Chorus girl
7.2
1951
7.0