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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