Helen
Known for Acting · 243 credits
- Born
- 1939-10-22 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
- Also known as
- Helen Jairag Richardson · हेलन · Helen Khan · Miss Helen · Helan · Helen Jairag
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
TV Shows (5)
Movies (238)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Love Marriage
1959
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Sholay
1975
as Gypsy Dancer
Taxi Driver
1973
Mohabbatein
2000
as Miss Monica
Dus Lakh
1966
Inspector
1970
Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Special appearance
Jodi Breakers
2012
Marigold
2007
Badal
1966
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
as Rita
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
Nishan
1965
Baazi
1968
Pistolwali
1972
Akayla
1991
as Seema's Mother
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Anjaam
1968
as Nikita
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
Lady Killer
1969
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
Prem Bandhan
1979
Golden Eyes
1968
Sarhadi Lutera
1966
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
Maryada
1971
Don
1978
as Kamini
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
Superman
1960
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Flying Man
1965
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
as Roopa
Kismat
1968
as Nancy
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Toofan
1969
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
Sunehri Nagin
1963
as Princess
Sachaai
1969
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Maria Braganza
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Caravan
1971
as Monica
Alibaba
1976
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
as Herself
Billa
1980
as Reena
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Benaam
1974
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
Sazaa
1972
as Kitty
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
Jaal
1967
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita
Parwana
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Herself
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
1969
as Yasmin
Biradari
1966
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Andhera
1975
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
as Kamini
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Garam Khoon
1980
as Dancer
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
Victoria No. 203
1972
as Girl On Beach
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
Shatranj
1969
Sawaal
1982
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
Yakeen
1969
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer
The Train
1970
as Lily
Raja Jani
1972
Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Howrah Bridge
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Elaan
1971
Bahu Begum
1967
as Courtesan
Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song
Bairaag
1976
as Lucy
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
as Helen
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry
Mayurpankh
1954
Khoon Khoon
1973
Shikar
1968
as Veera
Love and Murder
1966
as Juliet
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
as Mrs. Reen
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
Kalicharan
1976
as Dancer
About 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 per… With 243 credits spanning from 1951 to 2026, Helen has appeared in 238 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Helen Movies
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) — as Cabaret dancer
- Love Marriage (1959) — as Dancer (in a special appearance)
- Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965) — as Shabnam
- Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972) — as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
- Deewaangee (1976) — as Kitty
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