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
Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
Caravan
1971
as Monica
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
Don
1978
as Kamini
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
Elaan
1971
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Shikari
1963
as Shoba
Jodi Breakers
2012
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Sazaa
1972
as Kitty
Talash
1969
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Akayla
1991
as Seema's Mother
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
Kala Bazar
1960
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
Billa
1980
as Reena
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
Marigold
2007
Benaam
1974
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
Sannata
1981
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Sawaal
1982
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
Yahudi
1958
Sachaai
1969
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Chhalia
1973
as Mona
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
Halaku
1956
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela
Besharam
1978
as Item Dancer
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
Baazi
1968
Aap Beati
1976
as Rita
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer
Biradari
1966
Prem Bandhan
1979
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
Raja Jani
1972
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Special appearance
Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer
Jaali Note
1960
Prince
1969
as Sophia
Chorni
1982
as Dancer
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
Maryada
1971
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Maria Braganza
Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Shatranj
1969
Pakhandee
1984
Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Kaajal
1965
as Courtesan
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Noorjehan
1967
as Dilruba
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Shikar
1968
as Veera
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita
Dr. Vidya
1962
Andhera
1975
Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song
C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia
Preetam
1971
as Sarita
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer
Parwana
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Dus Lakh
1966
Pyasi Shaam
1969
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
as Jyoti
Adhikar
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Bhai Bahen
1969
The Train
1970
as Lily
Kathputli
1971
as Roma
Ayaash
1982
Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Mr. X
1957
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam
Ghunghat
1960
Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer
Humkadam
1980
as Suzie John
Bhale Huchcha
1972
as Item Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
1955
as Dancer
Garam Khoon
1980
as Dancer
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
as Rita (Master's wife)
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Herself
Do Bhai
1961
as Courtesan
Angulimala
1960
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
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
- Awaara (1951) — as Chorus girl
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) — as Sameer's mom
- Anamika (1973) — as Rubai
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