Helen
Acting
- Born:
- 1939-10-22
- Place of birth:
- Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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
Filmography
Brown
Angry Young Men
The Kapil Sharma Show
Comedy Nights Bachao
Heroine
Jodi Breakers
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Marigold
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Anjaane: The Unkown
Indian Idol
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Shararat
Mohabbatein
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Desperately Seeking Helen
Aakhri Sanghursh
Khamoshi: The Musical
Akayla
Bond 303
Pakhandee
Ayaash
Sawaal
Troyee
Chorni
Shakka
Sannata
Bulundi
Humkadam
Dostana
Bombay 405 Miles
Ram Balram
Abdullah
Billa
Garam Khoon
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
The Great Gambler
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Hema Hemeelu
Prem Bandhan
Do Shikaari
Apna Khoon
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Phandebaaz
Don
Besharam
Inkaar
Agent Vinod
For Your Sake
Amar Akbar Anthony
Khoon Pasina
Immaan Dharam
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Aakhri Sajda
Kacha Chor
Alibaba
Aap Beati
Ginny And Johnny
One Better Than the Other
Deewaangee
Kalicharan
Bairaag
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Sholay
Kaala Sona
Dharmatma
Andhera
Zakhmee
Saazish
Benaam
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Geetaa Mera Naam
Madhosh
Ujala Hi Ujala
Chhote Sarkar
Anamika
Chhalia
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Sultana Daku
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Heera
Khoon Khoon
Bada Kabutar
Shareef Budmaash
Taxi Driver
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Victoria No. 203
Gomti Ke Kinare
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Bhale Huchcha
Sazaa
Raja Jani
Sange Muzhangu
Yaar Mera
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Pistolwali
Apradh
Dil Daulat Duniya
Bindiya aur bandook
Kathputli
Nadaan
Preetam
Maryada
Hulchul
Elaan
Jaane Anjaane
Adhikar
Parwana
Scattered Pearls
Caravan
Aag Aur Daag
Man Mandir
Hum Tum Aur Woh
Bombay Talkie
Princess
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
The Train
Pagla Kahin Ka
Inspector
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
Maharaja
Yakeen
Pyasi Shaam
Anjan Hai Koyee
Pyar Hi Pyar
Talash
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
Bhai Bahen
Pyar Ka Sapna
Jahan Pyar Miley
Intaquam
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Prince
Shatranj
Sachaai
Toofan
Lady Killer
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Kismat
Aulad
Baazi
Golden Eyes
Anjaam
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Shikar
Noorjehan
Jewel Thief
Raat Andheri Thi
Bahu Begum
Jaal
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
C.I.D. 909
Dil Ne Pukara
Night in London
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Chand Par Chadayee
Teesri Manzil
Tasveer
Insaaf
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Biradari
Dus Lakh
Afsana
Thakur Jarnail Singh
Smuggler
Badal
Love and Murder
Sarhadi Lutera
Kaajal
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
Gumnaam
Faraar
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Nishan
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Flying Man
Shankar Sita Ansuya
Cha Cha Cha
Woh Kaun Thi
Zindagi
Shabnam
Aaya Toofan
Taj Mahal
Parasmani
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Shikari
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Bidesiya
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
Kabli Khan
Sunehri Nagin
Harishchandra Taramati
Dr. Vidya
Half Ticket
China Town
Hawa Mahal
Main Chup Rahungi
Maya
Gunga Jumna
Junglee
Miss Chalbaaz
Do Bhai
Sapne Suhane
Mr. India
Dr. Shaitan
Lal Quila
Kala Bazar
Hum Hindustani
Angulimala
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Jaali Note
Ghunghat
Superman
Gali Theke Rajpath
Love Marriage
Kangan
Duniya Na Mane
Insaan Jaag Utha
Yahudi
Night Club
Howrah Bridge
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Karigar
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
Mr. X
Nau Do Gyarah
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
Coffee House
Naag Mani
Marma Veeran
Delhi Durbar
Halaku
Sipahsalar
Santosham
Abe Hayat
Pehli Jhalak
Miss Coca Cola
Mayurpankh
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Amber
Awaara
Khazana