Helen
239 movies · 1 TV show
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 22, 1939 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
- Also known as
- Helen Jairag Richardson · हेलन · Helen Khan · Miss Helen
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Helen: movies and TV shows
Acting (240)
- 2026
- 2012 Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
- 2012
- 2010
- 2007
- 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
- 1997 Aakhri Sanghursh
as Meena
- 1996 Khamoshi: The Musical
as Maria Braganza
- 1991 Akayla
as Seema's Mother
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
- 1982
- 1982 Troyee
as Bar Dancer
- 1982 Chorni
as Dancer
- 1981 Shakka
as Janki
- 1981
- 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
- 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 Hema Hemeelu
as Special appearance
- 1979
- 1979 Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
- 1978 Apna Khoon
as Dancer
- 1978
- 1978 Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
- 1978 Don
as Kamini
- 1978 Besharam
as Item Dancer
- 1977 Inkaar
as Dancer at bar in song
- 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
- 1977
- 1976
- 1976 Aap Beati
as Rita
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976 Deewaangee
as Kitty
- 1976 Kalicharan
as Dancer
- 1976 Bairaag
as Lucy
- 1976
- 1975 Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
- 1975 Kaala Sona
as Chameli
- 1975 Dharmatma
as Dancer
- 1975
- 1975
- 1975 Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
- 1974
- 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
- 1973
- 1973 Heera
as Dancer
- 1973
- 1973 Bada Kabutar
as Dancer
- 1973 Shareef Budmaash
as Carmen / Rita
- 1973
- 1972 Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
- 1972 Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
- 1972 Mere Jeevan Saathi
as Kamini
- 1972 Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
- 1972 Sazaa
as Kitty
- 1972
- 1972
- 1972 Yaar Mera
as Rosie
- 1972 Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
- 1972
- 1972 Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
- 1972
- 1972
- 1971 Kathputli
as Roma
- 1971 Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
- 1971 Preetam
as Sarita
- 1971
- 1971 Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
- 1971
- 1971 Jaane Anjaane
as Suzy
- 1971 Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
- 1971 Parwana
as Cabaret Dancer
- 1971 Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
- 1971 Caravan
as Monica
- 1971
- 1971
- 1971
- 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
- 1970
- 1970
- 1970
- 1970
- 1969 Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
- 1969 Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
- 1969
- 1969 Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
- 1969
- 1969 THIEF OF BAGHDAD
as Yasmin
- 1969
- 1969 Pyar Ka Sapna
as Jenny
- 1969
- 1969 Intaquam
as Rebecca
- 1969 Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
as Sherry
- 1969 Prince
as Sophia
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969
- 1968 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
as Neelam
- 1968 Kismat
as Nancy
- 1968 Aulad
as Courtesan
- 1968
- 1968
- 1968 Anjaam
as Nikita
- 1968 Kahin Din Kahin Raat
as Helen
- 1968 Shikar
as Veera
- 1967 Noorjehan
as Dilruba
- 1967 Jewel Thief
as Helen
- 1967
- 1967 Bahu Begum
as Courtesan
- 1967
- 1967
- 1967 C.I.D. 909
as Sophia
- 1967 Dil Ne Pukara
as Jyoti
- 1967 Night in London
as Sue / Jameela
- 1967
- 1967 Chand Par Chadayee
as Dancer / Singer
- 1966 Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
- 1966 Tasveer
as Alka
- 1966
- 1966 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
- 1966
- 1966
- 1966
- 1966
- 1966 Smuggler
as Dancer
- 1966
- 1966 Love and Murder
as Juliet
- 1966
- 1965 Kaajal
as Courtesan
- 1965
- 1965 Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
- 1965
- 1965 Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
as Shabnam
- 1965
- 1965
- 1965
- 1965 Shankar Sita Ansuya
as Dancer
- 1964 Cha Cha Cha
as Lali
- 1964 Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
- 1964
- 1964 Shabnam
as Sabha
- 1964 Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
- 1963 Taj Mahal
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
- 1963
- 1963 Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
as Rita
- 1963 Shikari
as Shoba
- 1963 Ustadon Ke Ustad
as Rita
- 1963
- 1963
- 1963 Kabli Khan
as Haseena
- 1963 Sunehri Nagin
as Princess
- 1963 Harishchandra Taramati
as Dancer
- 1962
- 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 Junglee
as Miss Suku
- 1961 Miss Chalbaaz
as Roopa
- 1961 Do Bhai
as Courtesan
- 1961 Mr. India
as Rita
+ 40 more credits
Talk shows and appearances (8)
- 2024 Angry Young Men
1 episode
- 2016 The Kapil Sharma Show
2 episodes
- 2015 Comedy Nights Bachao
1 episode
- 2004 Indian Idol
3 episodes
- 1999
- 1977
- 1973
- 1972