Helen
Acting
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.
TV Shows(5)
Movies(238)
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
2012
Jodi Breakers
2012
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Marigold
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli
2006
Anjaane: The Unkown
Aunty
2005
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother
2004
Shararat
Anuradha Mathur
2002
Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
2000
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom
1999
Desperately Seeking Helen
Self (archive footage)
1999
Khamoshi: The Musical
Maria Braganza
1996
Akayla
Seema's Mother
1991
Bond 303
1985
Pakhandee
1984
Ayaash
1982
Sawaal
1982
Troyee
Bar Dancer
1982
Chorni
Dancer
1982
Shakka
Janki
1981
Sannata
1981
Bulundi
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1981
Humkadam
Suzie John
1980
Dostana
Sylvia
1980
Bombay 405 Miles
Rita (Master's wife)
1980
Ram Balram
Tara Bai
1980
Abdullah
Item Dancer
1980
Billa
Reena
1980
Garam Khoon
Dancer
1980
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Suzy
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bar Singer & Dancer
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Cabaret dancer
1979
The Great Gambler
Monica (Dancer)
1979
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Cabaret dancer
1979
Hema Hemeelu
Special appearance
1979
Prem Bandhan
1979
Do Shikaari
Bar Dancer
1979
Apna Khoon
Dancer
1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Phandebaaz
Club Dancer
1978
Don
Kamini
1978
Besharam
Item Dancer
1978
Inkaar
Dancer at bar in song
1977
Agent Vinod
Lovelina
1977
For Your Sake
Shola
1977
Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977
Khoon Pasina
Dancer
1977
Immaan Dharam
Jenny Francis
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Self
1977
Aakhri Sajda
1977
Kacha Chor
1977
Alibaba
1976
Aap Beati
Rita
1976
Ginny And Johnny
1976
One Better Than the Other
1976
Deewaangee
Kitty
1976
Kalicharan
Dancer
1976
Bairaag
Lucy
1976
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Sholay
Gypsy Dancer
1975
Kaala Sona
Chameli
1975
Dharmatma
Dancer
1975
Andhera
1975
Zakhmee
1975
Saazish
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1975
Benaam
1974
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Alka
1974
Geetaa Mera Naam
Savitri
1974
Madhosh
Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974
Ujala Hi Ujala
Dancer / Singer
1974
Chhote Sarkar
Kasturi
1974
Anamika
Rubai
1973
Chhalia
Mona
1973
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Herself
1973
Sultana Daku
1973
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Heera
Dancer
1973
Khoon Khoon
1973
Bada Kabutar
Dancer
1973
Shareef Budmaash
Carmen / Rita
1973
Taxi Driver
1973
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972
Victoria No. 203
Girl On Beach
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Herself
1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Kamini
1972
Bhale Huchcha
Item Dancer
1972
Sazaa
Kitty
1972
Raja Jani
1972
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Yaar Mere
Rosie
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Mrs. Reen
1972
Pistolwali
1972
Apradh
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
Kathputli
Roma
1971
Nadaan
Rita Saxena
1971
Preetam
Sarita
1971
Maryada
1971
Hulchul
Kitty D'Costa
1971
Elaan
1971
Jaane Anjaane
Suzy
1971
Adhikar
Cabaret Dancer
1971
Parwana
Cabaret Dancer
1971
Scattered Pearls
Club dancer
1971
Caravan
Monica
1971
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Man Mandir
1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
Bombay Talkie
Heroine in Gold
1970
Princess
(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Rita
1970
The Train
Lily
1970
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Inspector
1970
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Maharaja
1970
Yakeen
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969
Pyasi Shaam
Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
Cham Cham
1969
Talash
1969
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
Yasmin
1969
Bhai Bahen
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
Jenny
1969
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Intaquam
Rebecca
1969
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Sherry
1969
Prince
Sophia
1969
Shatranj
1969
Sachaai
1969
Toofan
1969
Lady Killer
1969
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Neelam
1968
Kismat
Nancy
1968
Aulad
Courtesan
1968
Baazi
1968
Golden Eyes
1968
Anjaam
Nikita
1968
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Helen
1968
Shikar
Veera
1968
Noorjehan
Dilruba
1967
Jewel Thief
Helen
1967
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Bahu Begum
Courtesan
1967
Jaal
1967
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
C.I.D. 909
Sophia
1967
Dil Ne Pukara
Jyoti
1967
Night in London
Sue / Jameela
1967
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Chand Par Chadayee
Dancer / Singer
1967
Teesri Manzil
Ruby
1966
Tasveer
Alka
1966
Insaaf
1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966
Biradari
1966
Dus Lakh
1966
Afsana
1966
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Smuggler
Dancer
1966
Badal
1966
Love and Murder
Juliet
1966
Sarhadi Lutera
1966
Kaajal
Courtesan
1965
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Gumnaam
Miss Kitty
1965
Faraar
1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Shabnam
1965
Nishan
1965
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Flying Man
1965
Cha Cha Cha
Lali
1964
Woh Kaun Thi
Seema
1964
Zindagi
1964
Shabnam
Sabha
1964
Aaya Toofan
Princess Chandavarti
1964
Taj Mahal
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963
Parasmani
1963
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Rita
1963
Shikari
Shoba
1963
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Rita
1963
Bidesiya
1963
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Kabli Khan
Haseena
1963
Sunehri Nagin
Princess
1963
Dr. Vidya
1962
Half Ticket
Stage Dancer
1962
China Town
Suzie
1962
Hawa Mahal
Champakali
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
Menka
1962
Maya
Banke's darling
1961
Gunga Jumna
Courtesan
1961
Junglee
Miss Suku
1961
Miss Chalbaaz
Roopa
1961
Do Bhai
Courtesan
1961
Sapne Suhane
Nimmo dancer
1961
Mr. India
Rita
1961
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Lal Quila
1960
Kala Bazar
1960
Hum Hindustani
1960
Angulimala
1960
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Cabaret Dancer
1960
Jaali Note
1960
Ghunghat
1960
Superman
1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
Dancer
1959
Love Marriage
Dancer (in a special appearance)
1959
Kangan
wedding entertainer
1959
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Insaan Jaag Utha
Dancer (uncredited)
1959
Yahudi
1958
Night Club
Special Appearance
1958
Howrah Bridge
Dancer / Singer
1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Dancer / Singer
1958
Karigar
Bar Dancer
1958
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
Mr. X
1957
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
Coffee House
1957
Delhi Durbar
1956
Halaku
1956
Sipahsalar
1956
Santosham
Dancer
1955
Abe Hayat
Dancer
1955
Pehli Jhalak
Dancer
1955
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Mayurpankh
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Dancer / Singer
1954
Amber
Dancer
1952
Awaara
Chorus girl
1951
Khazana
1951