Helen
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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
Credits
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
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Cabaret dancer
Marigold (2007)
Actor
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
as Kitty Kohli
Caravan (1971)
as Monica
Jodi Breakers (2012)
Actor
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965)
as Shabnam
Don (1978)
as Kamini
Dostana (1980)
as Sylvia
Dr. Shaitan (1960)
Actor
Heroine (2012)
as Shagufta Rizvi
Deewaangee (1976)
as Kitty
Yaar Mera (1972)
as Rosie
Love Marriage (1959)
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Nishan (1965)
Actor
Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
as Seema
Taxi Driver (1973)
Actor
Toofan (1969)
Actor
Madhosh (1974)
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Bombay Talkie (1970)
as Heroine in Gold
Inspector (1970)
Actor
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
as Maria Braganza
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
as Self
Akayla (1991)
as Seema's Mother
Aakhri Sanghursh (1997)
as Meena
Sunehri Nagin (1963)
as Princess
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963)
as Rita
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Shararat (2002)
as Anuradha Mathur
Taj Mahal (1963)
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
Actor
Anjan Hai Koyee (1969)
Actor
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... (2010)
Actor
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967)
Actor
The Great Gambler (1979)
as Monica (Dancer)
Badal (1966)
Actor
Khoon Khoon (1973)
Actor
Maryada (1971)
Actor
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
as Dhani's Grandmother
Abdullah (1980)
as Item Dancer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
as Dancer / Singer
One Better Than the Other (1976)
Actor
Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)
as Dancer (uncredited)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
as Cabaret dancer
Shikari (1963)
as Shoba
Prem Bandhan (1979)
Actor
Inkaar (1977)
as Dancer at bar in song
Gumnaam (1965)
as Miss Kitty
Kaajal (1965)
as Courtesan
Aag Aur Daag (1971)
Actor
Jewel Thief (1967)
as Helen
Benaam (1974)
Actor
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
as Cham Cham
Kismat (1968)
as Nancy
Ram Balram (1980)
as Tara Bai
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Actor
Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
Actor
Dharmatma (1975)
as Dancer
Anjaam (1968)
as Nikita
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
as Kamini
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (1963)
Actor
Night in London (1967)
as Sue / Jameela
Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968)
as Helen
Pistolwali (1972)
Actor
Hulchul (1971)
as Kitty D'Costa
Sazaa (1972)
as Kitty
Yahudi (1958)
Actor
Khoon Pasina (1977)
as Dancer
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
as Savitri
Garam Khoon (1980)
as Dancer
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
as Sherry
Yakeen (1969)
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Dus Lakh (1966)
Actor
Sachaai (1969)
Actor
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
Actor
Hema Hemeelu (1979)
as Special appearance
Shikar (1968)
as Veera
Phandebaaz (1978)
as Club Dancer
Aaya Toofan (1964)
as Princess Chandavarti
Bhai Bahen (1969)
Actor
Raat Andheri Thi (1967)
Actor
Junglee (1961)
as Miss Suku
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Actor
Baazi (1968)
Actor
Alibaba (1976)
Actor
Golden Eyes (1968)
Actor
Main Chup Rahungi (1962)
as Menka
Miss Chalbaaz (1961)
as Roopa
Superman (1960)
Actor
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972)
as Mrs. Reen
Kalicharan (1976)
as Dancer
Mayurpankh (1954)
Actor
Maya (1961)
as Banke's darling
Bond 303 (1985)
Actor
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
as Suzy
Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)
Actor
Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970)
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Man Mandir (1971)
Actor
Sawaal (1982)
Actor
THIEF OF BAGHDAD (1969)
as Yasmin
Chand Par Chadayee (1967)
as Dancer / Singer
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin (1965)
Actor
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
as Cabaret Dancer
Sange Muzhangu (1972)
Actor
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
Actor
Biradari (1966)
Actor
Besharam (1978)
as Item Dancer
Lady Killer (1969)
Actor
Parwana (1971)
as Cabaret Dancer
Troyee (1982)
as Bar Dancer
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls (1973)
as Herself
Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979)
Actor
Flying Man (1965)
Actor
Kaala Sona (1975)
as Chameli
For Your Sake (1977)
as Shola
Teesri Manzil (1966)
as Ruby
Ujala Hi Ujala (1974)
as Dancer / Singer
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)
Actor
Sarhadi Lutera (1966)
Actor
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
as Carmen / Rita
Saazish (1975)
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Zakhmee (1975)
Actor
Prince (1969)
as Sophia
Intaquam (1969)
as Rebecca
Dr. Vidya (1962)
Actor
Anamika (1973)
as Rubai
Ayaash (1982)
Actor
Desperately Seeking Helen (1999)
as Self (archive footage)
Ginny And Johnny (1976)
Actor
Shabnam (1964)
as Sabha
Raja Jani (1972)
Actor
Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
Actor
Agent Vinod (1977)
as Lovelina
Bairaag (1976)
as Lucy
Chhalia (1973)
as Mona
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
Actor
Mr. India (1961)
as Rita
Billa (1980)
as Reena
Chorni (1982)
as Dancer
Bulundi (1981)
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Hum Hindustani (1960)
Actor
Howrah Bridge (1958)
as Dancer / Singer
Anjaane: The Unkown (2005)
as Aunty
Faraar (1965)
Actor
Immaan Dharam (1977)
as Jenny Francis
Noorjehan (1967)
as Dilruba
Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
as Alka
Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
as Jenny
China Town (1962)
as Suzie
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
as Herself
Elaan (1971)
Actor
Sultana Daku (1973)
Actor
Kabli Khan (1963)
as Haseena
Angulimala (1960)
Actor
Gali Theke Rajpath (1959)
as Dancer
Scattered Pearls (1971)
as Club dancer
Victoria No. 203 (1972)
as Girl On Beach
Amber (1952)
as Dancer
Gunga Jumna (1961)
as Courtesan
Nadaan (1971)
as Rita Saxena
Kala Bazar (1960)
Actor
Preetam (1971)
as Sarita
Night Club (1958)
as Special Appearance
Pakhandee (1984)
Actor
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
as Kasturi
Parasmani (1963)
Actor
Shatranj (1969)
Actor
Aap Beati (1976)
as Rita
Smuggler (1966)
as Dancer
Mr. X (1957)
Actor
Aakhri Sajda (1977)
Actor
Humkadam (1980)
as Suzie John
Sapne Suhane (1961)
as Nimmo dancer
Bahu Begum (1967)
as Courtesan
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1954)
as Dancer / Singer
Khazana (1951)
Actor
Shakka (1981)
as Janki
Apna Khoon (1978)
as Dancer
C.I.D. 909 (1967)
as Sophia
Bada Kabutar (1973)
as Dancer
Heera (1973)
as Dancer
Coffee House (1957)
Actor
Ghunghat (1960)
as Dancer
Bindiya aur bandook (1972)
Actor
Talash (1969)
Actor
Hum Tum Aur Woh (1971)
Actor
Kacha Chor (1977)
Actor
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963)
as Rita
Adhikar (1971)
as Cabaret Dancer
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970)
as Rita
Zindagi (1964)
Actor
Lal Quila (1960)
Actor
Miss Coca Cola (1955)
Actor
Do Bhai (1961)
as Courtesan
Dil Daulat Duniya (1972)
Actor
Apradh (1972)
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Sannata (1981)
Actor
Jaal (1967)
Actor
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960)
Actor
Karigar (1958)
as Bar Dancer
Bidesiya (1963)
Actor
The Train (1970)
as Lily
Afsana (1966)
Actor
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966)
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Jaali Note (1960)
Actor
Do Shikaari (1979)
as Bar Dancer
Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
as Rita (Master's wife)
Half Ticket (1962)
as Stage Dancer
Abe Hayat (1955)
as Dancer
Hawa Mahal (1962)
as Champakali
Cha Cha Cha (1964)
as Lali
Aulad (1968)
as Courtesan
Love and Murder (1966)
as Juliet
Maharaja (1970)
Actor
Delhi Durbar (1956)
Actor
Duniya Na Mane (1959)
Actor
Tasveer (1966)
as Alka
Jaane Anjaane (1971)
as Suzy
Dil Ne Pukara (1967)
as Jyoti
Kangan (1959)
as wedding entertainer
Halaku (1956)
Actor
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972)
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Andhera (1975)
Actor
Jahan Pyar Miley (1969)
Actor
Sipahsalar (1956)
Actor
Insaaf (1966)
Actor
Santosham (1955)
as Dancer
Kathputli (1971)
as Roma
Princess (1970)
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1968)
as Neelam
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
as Dancer
Yahoodi Ki Ladki (1957)
Actor
Bhale Huchcha (1972)
as Item Dancer
Sau Saal Beet Gaye (1970)
Actor