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