
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

Elaan
1971

Shikari
1963
as Shoba

Aap Beati
1976
as Rita

Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom

Anamika
1973
as Rubai

Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer

Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa

Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi

Sange Muzhangu
1972

Caravan
1971
as Monica

Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)

Don
1978
as Kamini

Adhikar
1971
as Cabaret Dancer

Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur

Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka

Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam

Sazaa
1972
as Kitty

Dostana
1980
as Sylvia

Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer

Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty

Marigold
2007

Benaam
1974

Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty

Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother

Jodi Breakers
2012

Talash
1969

Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship

Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby

Sannata
1981

Prince
1969
as Sophia

Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie

Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham

Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen

Hum Hindustani
1960

Billa
1980
as Reena

Raja Jani
1972

Duniya Na Mane
1959

Akayla
1991
as Seema's Mother

Bairaag
1976
as Lucy

Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)

Yahudi
1958

Shatranj
1969

Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold

Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai

Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema

Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry

Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis

Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy

Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer

Mr. X
1957

Chhalia
1973
as Mona

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam

Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri

Sawaal
1982

Kala Bazar
1960

Pyasi Shaam
1969
as Life-size cardboard cut-out

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)

Princess
1970
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)

Yaar Mere
1972
as Rosie

Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Maria Braganza

Ayaash
1982

Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela

Heera
1973
as Dancer

Kathputli
1971
as Roma

Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer

Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song

Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Special appearance

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer

Ginny And Johnny
1976

Noorjehan
1967
as Dilruba

Parwana
1971
as Cabaret Dancer

Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)

Andhera
1975

Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku

Prem Bandhan
1979

Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer

Biradari
1966

Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer

Jahan Pyar Miley
1969

Angulimala
1960

The Train
1970
as Lily

Besharam
1978
as Item Dancer

Sachaai
1969

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
as Rita

Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970

Zindagi
1964

Aulad
1968
as Courtesan

Dus Lakh
1966

Shikar
1968
as Veera

Shabnam
1964
as Sabha

Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"

Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita

Ghunghat
1960

Bhale Huchcha
1972
as Item Dancer

Dr. Shaitan
1960

Maryada
1971

Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967

Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena

Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer

Howrah Bridge
1958
as Dancer / Singer

Dr. Vidya
1962

Bombay 405 Miles
1980
as Rita (Master's wife)

C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia

Bhai Bahen
1969

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010

Chorni
1982
as Dancer

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978

Miss Coca Cola
1955

Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)

Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
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
- Elaan (1971)
- Shikari (1963) — as Shoba
- Aap Beati (1976) — as Rita
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