Helen
Oct 22, 1939 (85 years old) in
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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.
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- 2024 · Angry Young Men as Self
- 2023 · Brown as
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Herself
- 2015 · Comedy Nights Bachao as Self
- 2012 · Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi
- 2012 · Jodi Breakers as
- 2010 · Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... as
- 2007 · Marigold as
- 2006 · Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli
- 2005 · Anjaane: The Unkown as Aunty
- 2004 · Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa as Dhani's Grandmother
- 2002 · Shararat as Anuradha Mathur
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Miss Monica
- 1999 · Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom
- 1999 · Desperately Seeking Helen as Self (archive footage)
- 1996 · Khamoshi: The Musical as maria
- 1991 · Akayla as
- 1985 · Bond 303 as
- 1984 · Pakhandee as
- 1982 · Ayaash as
- 1982 · Sawaal as
- 1982 · Troyee as Bar Dancer
- 1982 · Chorni as Dancer
- 1981 · Shakka as Janki
- 1981 · Sannata as
- 1981 · Bulundi as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
- 1980 · Humkadam as Suzie John
- 1980 · Dostana as Sylvia
- 1980 · Bombay 405 Miles as Rita (Master's wife)
- 1980 · Ram Balram as Tara Bai
- 1980 · Abdullah as Item Dancer
- 1980 · Billa as Reena
- 1980 · Garam Khoon as Dancer
- 1979 · Raakhi Ki Saugandh as
- 1979 · Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy
- 1979 · Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Bar Singer & Dancer
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Cabaret dancer
- 1979 · The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer)
- 1979 · Jhoota Kahin Ka as Cabaret dancer
- 1979 · Prem Bandhan as
- 1979 · Do Shikaari as Bar Dancer
- 1978 · Apna Khoon as Dancer
- 1978 · Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan as
- 1978 · Phandebaaz as Club Dancer
- 1978 · Don as Kamini
- 1977 · Agent Vinod as Lovelina
- 1977 · For Your Sake as Shola
- 1977 · Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
- 1977 · Khoon Pasina as Dancer
- 1977 · Immaan Dharam as Jenny Francis
- 1977 · Chala Murari Hero Banne as Self
- 1977 · Aakhri Sajda as
- 1977 · Kacha Chor as
- 1976 · Alibaba as
- 1976 · Aap Beati as Rita
- 1976 · Ginny And Johnny as
- 1976 · Ek Se Badhkar Ek as
- 1976 · Deewaangee as Kitty
- 1976 · Kalicharan as Dancer
- 1976 · Bairaag as Lucy
- 1976 · Sharafat Chod Di Maine as
- 1975 · Sholay as Gypsy Dancer
- 1975 · Kaala Sona as Chameli
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Dancer
- 1975 · Andhera as
- 1975 · Zakhmee as
- 1975 · Saazish as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
- 1974 · Benaam as
- 1974 · Jab Andhera Hota Hai as Alka
- 1974 · Geetaa Mera Naam as Savitri
- 1974 · Madhosh as Mona / Mrs Goldie
- 1974 · Ujala Hi Ujala as Dancer / Singer
- 1974 · Chhote Sarkar as Kasturi
- 1973 · Anamika as Rubai
- 1973 · Chhalia as Mona
- 1973 · Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls as Herself
- 1973 · Sultana Daku as
- 1973 · Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar as
- 1973 · Heera as Dancer
- 1973 · Khoon Khoon as
- 1973 · Bada Kabutar as Dancer
- 1973 · Shareef Budmaash as Carmen / Rita
- 1972 · Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
- 1972 · Victoria No. 203 as Girl On Beach
- 1972 · Gomti Ke Kinare as Herself
- 1972 · Mere Jeevan Saathi as Kamini
- 1972 · Bhale Huchcha as Item Dancer
- 1972 · Sazaa as Kitty
- 1972 · Raja Jani as
- 1972 · Sange Muzhangu as
- 1972 · Yaar Mere as Rosie
- 1972 · Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as Mrs. Reen
- 1972 · Pistolwali as
- 1972 · Apradh as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
- 1972 · Dil Daulat Duniya as
- 1972 · Bindiya aur bandook as
- 1971 · Kathputli as Roma
- 1971 · Nadaan as Rita Saxena
- 1971 · Preetam as Sarita
- 1971 · Conduct as
- 1971 · Elaan as
- 1971 · Jaane Anjaane as Suzy
- 1971 · Adhikar as Cabaret Dancer
- 1971 · Hulchul as Kitty D'Costa
- 1971 · Scattered Pearls as Club dancer
- 1971 · Caravan as Monica
- 1971 · Man Mandir as
- 1971 · Aag Aur Daag as
- 1971 · Hum Tum Aur Woh as
- 1970 · Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold
- 1970 · Princess as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
- 1970 · Tum Haseen Main Jawan as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
- 1970 · Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? as Rita
- 1970 · The Train as Lily
- 1970 · Pagla Kahin Ka as
- 1970 · Inspector as
- 1970 · Ishq Par Zor Nahin as
- 1970 · Sau Saal Beet Gaye as
- 1970 · Maharaja as
- 1969 · Yakeen as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
- 1969 · Pyasi Shaam as Life-size cardboard cut-out
- 1969 · Anjan Hai Koyee as
- 1969 · Pyar Hi Pyar as Cham Cham
- 1969 · Talash as
- 1969 · Bhai Bahen as
- 1969 · Pyar Ka Sapna as Jenny
- 1969 · Jahan Pyar Miley as
- 1969 · Intaquam as Rebecca
- 1969 · Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati as Sherry
- 1969 · Prince as Sophia
- 1969 · Shatranj as
- 1969 · Sachaai as
- 1969 · Toofan as
- 1969 · Lady Killer as
- 1968 · Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool as Neelam
- 1968 · Kismat as Nancy
- 1968 · Aulad as Courtesan
- 1968 · Baazi as
- 1968 · Golden Eyes as
- 1968 · Anjaam as Nikita
- 1968 · Kahin Din Kahin Raat as Helen
- 1968 · Shikar as Veera
- 1967 · Jewel Thief as Helen
- 1967 · Raat Andheri Thi as
- 1967 · Bahu Begum as Courtesan
- 1967 · Jaal as
- 1967 · Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan as
- 1967 · C.I.D. 909 as Sophia
- 1967 · Dil Ne Pukara as Jyoti
- 1967 · Night in London as Sue / Jameela
- 1967 · Noorjehan as
- 1967 · Dulhan Ek Raat Ki as
- 1967 · Chand Par Chadayee as Dancer / Singer
- 1966 · Teesri Manzil as Ruby
- 1966 · Tasveer as Alka
- 1966 · Insaaf as
- 1966 · Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
- 1966 · Biradari as
- 1966 · Dus Lakh as
- 1966 · Afsana as
- 1966 · Thakur Jarnail Singh as
- 1966 · Smuggler as Dancer
- 1966 · Badal as
- 1965 · Gumnaam as Miss Kitty
- 1965 · Faraar as
- 1965 · Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin as
- 1965 · Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain as Shabnam
- 1965 · Kaajal as
- 1965 · Nishan as
- 1965 · Tarzan Comes to Delhi as
- 1964 · Cha Cha Cha as Lali
- 1964 · Woh Kaun Thi as Seema
- 1964 · Zindagi as
- 1964 · Shabnam as Sabha
- 1964 · Aaya Toofan as Princess Chandavarti
- 1963 · Taj Mahal as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
- 1963 · Parasmani as
- 1963 · Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya as Rita
- 1963 · Shikari as Shoba
- 1963 · Ustadon Ke Ustad as Rita
- 1963 · Bidesiya as
- 1963 · Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram as
- 1963 · Kabli Khan as Haseena
- 1963 · Sunehri Nagin as Princess
- 1962 · Dr. Vidya as
- 1962 · Half Ticket as Stage Dancer
- 1962 · China Town as Suzie
- 1962 · Hawa Mahal as Champakali
- 1962 · Main Chup Rahungi as Menka
- 1961 · Maya as Banke's darling
- 1961 · Gunga Jumna as Courtesan
- 1961 · Miss Chalbaaz as Roopa
- 1961 · Do Bhai as Courtesan
- 1961 · Junglee as Miss Suku
- 1961 · Mr. India as Rita
- 1961 · Sapne Suhane as Nimmo dancer
- 1960 · Dr. Shaitan as
- 1960 · Lal Quila as
- 1960 · Kala Bazar as
- 1960 · Hum Hindustani as
- 1960 · Angulimala as
- 1960 · Tu Nahin Aur Sahi as
- 1960 · Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Cabaret Dancer
- 1960 · Jaali Note as
- 1960 · Ghunghat as
- 1960 · Superman as
- 1959 · Gali Theke Rajpath as Dancer
- 1959 · Kangan as wedding entertainer
- 1959 · Duniya Na Maane as
- 1959 · Love Marriage as
- 1959 · Insaan Jaag Utha as Dancer (uncredited)
- 1959 · Duniya Na Mane as Stage Dancer
- 1958 · Yahudi as
- 1958 · Night Club as Special Appearance
- 1958 · Howrah Bridge as Dancer / Singer
- 1958 · Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer
- 1958 · Karigar as Bar Dancer
- 1957 · Mr. X as
- 1957 · Yahoodi Ki Ladki as
- 1957 · Nau Do Gyarah as
- 1957 · Coffee House as
- 1956 · Delhi Durbar as
- 1956 · Halaku as
- 1955 · Santosham as Dancer
- 1955 · Abe Hayat as Dancer
- 1955 · Pehli Jhalak as Dancer
- 1955 · Miss Coca Cola as
- 1954 · Mayurpankh as
- 1954 · Alibaba and 40 Thieves as Dancer / Singer
- 1952 · Amber as Dancer
- 1951 · Khazana as