
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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