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)
Mohabbatein
2000
as Miss Monica
Sholay
1975
as Gypsy Dancer
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Elaan
1971
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
Don
1978
as Kamini
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
Caravan
1971
as Monica
Jodi Breakers
2012
Shikari
1963
as Shoba
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Akayla
1991
as Seema's Mother
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
Yahudi
1958
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
Aap Beati
1976
as Rita
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Maria Braganza
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Prem Bandhan
1979
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
Sannata
1981
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
Marigold
2007
Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer
Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer
Sachaai
1969
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
Raja Jani
1972
Ayaash
1982
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
Chhalia
1973
as Mona
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
as Helen
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Billa
1980
as Reena
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Mr. X
1957
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Sazaa
1972
as Kitty
Sawaal
1982
Biradari
1966
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Suzy
Besharam
1978
as Item Dancer
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
as Jyoti
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Dus Lakh
1966
Prince
1969
as Sophia
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Talash
1969
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
China Town
1962
as Suzie
Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam
Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Halaku
1956
Princess
1970
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Shakka
1981
as Janki
Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer
Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli
Maryada
1971
Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Kala Bazar
1960
Dr. Vidya
1962
Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer
Benaam
1974
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena
Kathputli
1971
as Roma
Zakhmee
1975
Santosham
1955
as Dancer
Jaali Note
1960
Humkadam
1980
as Suzie John
Zindagi
1964
Yakeen
1969
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Andhera
1975
Chorni
1982
as Dancer
Ghunghat
1960
The Train
1970
as Lily
Parasmani
1963
Bairaag
1976
as Lucy
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry
Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Shatranj
1969
Do Bhai
1961
as Courtesan
Maya
1961
as Banke's darling
Man Mandir
1971
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
- Mohabbatein (2000) — as Miss Monica
- Sholay (1975) — as Gypsy Dancer
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) — as Sameer's mom
- Awaara (1951) — as Chorus girl
- Anamika (1973) — as Rubai
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