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 Pa 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.
Filmography
all 274
Movies 270
self 10
TV Shows 4
Actress
Brown (2023)
TV
Herself
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
TV
Shagufta Rizvi
Heroine (2012)
Movie
Madonna
Jodi Breakers (2012)
Movie
Prem's grandma
Marigold (2007)
Movie
Kitty Kohli
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
Movie
Dhani's grandmother
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
Movie
Anuradha Mathur
Shararat (2002)
Movie
Miss Monica
Mohabbatein (2000)
Movie
5.9
Sameer's mom
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Movie
1
Merry Aunty
Saazish (1998)
Movie
Seema's Mother
Akayla (1991)
Movie
Actress
Pakhandee (1984)
Movie
Martha
Haadsaa (1983)
Movie
Courtesan
Ayaash (1982)
Movie
Actress
Heeron Ka Chor (1982)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Troyee (1982)
Movie
Julie
Dial 100 (1982)
Movie
Dancer (in song "Hai Yeh Kaisa Nasha")
Chorni (1982)
Movie
Actress
Kachche Heere (1982)
Movie
Janki
Shakka (1981)
Movie
Mrs Kimmy
Sannata (1981)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Bulundi (1981)
Movie
Actress
Chhuppa Chhuppi (1981)
Movie
Actress
Josh (1981)
Movie
Suzie John
Humkadam (1980)
Movie
Sylvia
Dostana (1980)
Movie
Rita (Master's wife)
Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
Movie
Tara Bai
Ram Balram (1980)
Movie
Item Dancer
Abdullah (1980)
Movie
Reena
Billa (1980)
Movie
Dancer
Garam Khoon (1980)
Movie
Bar Singer & Dancer
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Movie
Cabaret dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
Movie
Monica (Dancer)
The Great Gambler (1979)
Movie
Cabaret dancer
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
Movie
Qawwali Singer
Prem Bandhan (1979)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Do Shikaari (1979)
Movie
Dancer
Karwa Chouth (1978)
Movie
Dancer
Apna Khoon (1978)
Movie
Club Dancer
Phandebaaz (1978)
Movie
Kamini
Don (1978)
Movie
Dancing Girl
Besharam (1978)
Movie
Katorani (Bar Girl)
Parmatma (1978)
Movie
Dancer
Kaala Ai (1978)
Movie
Lovelina
Agent Vinod (1977)
Movie
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Movie
Dancer
Khoon Pasina (1977)
Movie
Jenny Francis
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Movie
Shabnam
Thief of Baghdad (1977)
Movie
Actress
Aakhri Sajda (1977)
Movie
Actress
Alibaba (1976)
Movie
Kitty
Deewaangee (1976)
Movie
Dancer
Kalicharan (1976)
Movie
Lucy
Bairaag (1976)
Movie
Actress
Yamla Jatt (1976)
Movie
Actress
Ginny Aur Johnny (1976)
Movie
Gypsy Dancer
Sholay (1975)
Movie
1
Chameli
Kaala Sona (1975)
Movie
Dancer
Dharmatma (1975)
Movie
Sheila
Zakhmee (1975)
Movie
Lola - Singer
Saazish (1975)
Movie
Actress
Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
Movie
Savitri
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
Movie
Mona
Madhosh (1974)
Movie
Dancer
Ujala Hi Ujala (1974)
Movie
Kasturi
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
Movie
Rubai (Cabaret Dancer)
Anamika (1973)
Movie
Mona
Chhalia (1973)
Movie
Woman at party
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Movie
Carmen 'Rita'
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
Movie
Dancer
Heera (1973)
Movie
Dancer
Bada Kabutar (1973)
Movie
Bar dancer
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972)
Movie
Girl on beach
Victoria No. 203 (1972)
Movie
Item Dancer
Bhale Huchcha (1972)
Movie
Kitty
Punishment (1972)
Movie
Dancer
Sange Muzhangu (1972)
Movie
Rosie
Yaar Mere (1972)
Movie
Mrs. Reen
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972)
Movie
Laajwanti
Dharkan (1972)
Movie
Dancer
Mome Ki Gudiya (1972)
Movie
Actress
Pistolwali (1972)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Apradh (1972)
Movie
Rita Saxena
Nadaan (1971)
Movie
Sarita
Preetam (1971)
Movie
Singer
Conduct (1971)
Movie
Lily
Elaan (1971)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Adhikar (1971)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Parwana (1971)
Movie
Julie
Upaasna (1971)
Movie
Casino dancer
Haseenon Ka Devata (1971)
Movie
Dancer Helen
Kahin Aar Kahin Paar (1971)
Movie
Kitty D'Costa
Hulchul (1971)
Movie
Monica
Caravan (1971)
Movie
Club dancer
Scattered Pearls (1971)
Movie
Dancer
Aag Aur Daag (1971)
Movie
Heroine in Gold
Bombay Talkie (1970)
Movie
Actress
Princess (1970)
Movie
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970)
Movie
Nandini
Sau Saal Beet Gaye (1970)
Movie
Hotel Flamingo Dancer
Inspector (1970)
Movie
Actress
Maharaja (1970)
Movie
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Yakeen (1969)
Movie
Life-size cardboard cut-out
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Movie
Bijli - Bhajiwali
Anjan Hai Koyee (1969)
Movie
Cham Cham
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
Movie
Rita
Talash (1969)
Movie
Kitty
The Killers (1969)
Movie
Sophia
Prince (1969)
Movie
Meena
Sachaai (1969)
Movie
Rebecca
Intaquam (1969)
Movie
Nancy
Kismat (1968)
Movie
Courtesan
Aulad (1968)
Movie
Susan Fernandes
Baazi (1968)
Movie
Nikita
Anjaam (1968)
Movie
Veera
Shikar (1968)
Movie
Helen
Jewel Thief (1967)
Movie
Courtesan
Bahu Begum (1967)
Movie
Actress
Jaal (1967)
Movie
Actress
Dilruba (1967)
Movie
Sue 'Jameela'
Night in London (1967)
Movie
Sophia
C.I.D. 909 (1967)
Movie
A dancer
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
Movie
Pushpa Malhotra
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967)
Movie
Alka
Tasveer (1966)
Movie
Kitty Little
Dus Lakh (1966)
Movie
Kamini
Afsana (1966)
Movie
Dancer
Smuggler (1966)
Movie
Bijuriya
Badal (1966)
Movie
Juliet
Love and Murder (1966)
Movie
Rubaba
Lootera (1965)
Movie
Miss Kitty
Gumnaam (1965)
Movie
Nightclub entertainer
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)
Movie
Dancer
Faraar (1965)
Movie
Ratna
Nishan (1965)
Movie
Courtesan
Kaajal (1965)
Movie
Actress
Hercules (1964)
Movie
Sabha
Shabnam (1964)
Movie
Princess Chandravati
Aaya Toofan (1964)
Movie
Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na'
Taj Mahal (1963)
Movie
Princess
Sunheri Nagin (1963)
Movie
Shoba
Shikari (1963)
Movie
Zarina
Awara Abdulla (1963)
Movie
Dancer in Nautanki
Bidesiya (1963)
Movie
Club Dancer
Dekha Pyaar Tumhara (1963)
Movie
Actress
Dr. Vidya (1962)
Movie
Stage Dancer
Half Ticket (1962)
Movie
Suzie
China Town (1962)
Movie
Champakali
Hawa Mahal (1962)
Movie
Actress
Hong Kong (1962)
Movie
Woman Wooed by Banke
Maya (1961)
Movie
Courtesan
Gunga Jumna (1961)
Movie
Actress
Miss Chalbaaz (1961)
Movie
Sophie
Chhote Nawab (1961)
Movie
Nimmo dancer
Sapne Suhane (1961)
Movie
Miss Suku
Junglee (1961)
Movie
Suparnakha
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1961)
Movie
Actress
Dr. Shaitan (1960)
Movie
Actress
Lal Quila (1960)
Movie
Dancer
Kala Bazar (1960)
Movie
Kalpana
Hum Hindustani (1960)
Movie
Actress
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960)
Movie
Actress
Chhabili (1960)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Movie
Malaysian Village Dancer
Singapore (1960)
Movie
Courtesan
Heera Moti (1959)
Movie
Dancer (uncredited)
Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)
Movie
wedding entertainer
Kangan (1959)
Movie
Stage Dancer
Duniya Na Maane (1959)
Movie
Stage Dancer
Duniya Na Mane (1959)
Movie
Dancer
Night Club (1958)
Movie
Dancer
Howrah Bridge (1958)
Movie
Apsarasa
Bhookailas (1958)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
Movie
Actress
Sim Sim Marjina (1958)
Movie
Actress
Khazanchi (1958)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Karigar (1958)
Movie
Actress
Mr. X (1957)
Movie
Actress
Yahoodi Ki Ladki (1957)
Movie
Actress
Coffee House (1957)
Movie
Actress
Begunah (1957)
Movie
Actress
Sailaab (1956)
Movie
Actress
Delhi Durbar (1956)
Movie
Actress
Naya Ai (1956)
Movie
Actress
Mr. Lambu (1956)
Movie
Dancer
Halaku (1956)
Movie
Actress
Santosham (1955)
Movie
Dancer
Abe Hayat (1955)
Movie
Actress
Miss Coca Cola (1955)
Movie
Dancer
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1954)
Movie
Dancer
Amber (1952)
Movie
Actress
Khazana (1951)
Movie
Actress
Superman
Movie
Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1938-11-21 (86 years old)
Birth Place
Yangon, Myanmar
Religion
Church of England
Spouse
Salim Khan
Children
Arpita Khan
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan, Helen Jairag, Helen Ann Richardson Khan, Helen Ann Richardson, Хелен
Awards
Pa Shri in arts
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