Helen
Acting
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
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tvBrown
2026
Aunt Bertha
tvThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Herself
movieHeroine
2012
Shagufta Rizvi
movieHumko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
Kitty Kohli
movieDil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
Dhani's Grandmother
movieShararat
2002
Anuradha Mathur
movieMohabbatein
2000
Miss Monica
movieHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
Sameer's mom
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
Self (archive footage)
movieKhamoshi: The Musical
1996
Maria Braganza
movieAkayla
1991
Seema's Mother
movieTroyee
1982
Bar Dancer
movieChorni
1982
Dancer
movieShakka
1981
Janki
movieBulundi
1981
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
movieHumkadam
1980
Suzie John
movieDostana
1980
Sylvia
movieBombay 405 Miles
1980
Rita (Master's wife)
movieRam Balram
1980
Tara Bai
movieAbdullah
1980
Item Dancer
movieBilla
1980
Reena
movieGaram Khoon
1980
Dancer
movieDuniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
Bar Singer & Dancer
movieAllauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Cabaret dancer
movieThe Great Gambler
1979
Monica (Dancer)
movieJhoota Kahin Ka
1979
Cabaret dancer
movieHema Hemeelu
1979
Special appearance
movieDo Shikaari
1979
Bar Dancer
movieApna Khoon
1978
Dancer
moviePhandebaaz
1978
Club Dancer
movieDon
1978
Kamini
movieBesharam
1978
Item Dancer
movieInkaar
1977
Dancer at bar in song
movieAgent Vinod
1977
Lovelina
movieAmar Akbar Anthony
1977
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
movieKhoon Pasina
1977
Dancer
movieImmaan Dharam
1977
Jenny Francis
movieDeewaangee
1976
Kitty
movieKalicharan
1976
Dancer
movieBairaag
1976
Lucy
movieSholay
1975
Gypsy Dancer
movieKaala Sona
1975
Chameli
movieDharmatma
1975
Dancer
movieSaazish
1975
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
movieGeetaa Mera Naam
1974
Savitri
movieMadhosh
1974
Mona / Mrs Goldie
movieUjala Hi Ujala
1974
Dancer / Singer
movieChhote Sarkar
1974
Kasturi
movieAnamika
1973
Rubai
movieChhalia
1973
Mona
movieHeera
1973
Dancer
movieBada Kabutar
1973
Dancer
movieShareef Budmaash
1973
Carmen / Rita
movieDo Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
movieVictoria No. 203
1972
Girl On Beach
movieGomti Ke Kinare
1972
Herself
movieBhale Huchcha
1972
Item Dancer
movieSazaa
1972
Kitty
movieYaar Mere
1972
Rosie
movieRakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
Mrs. Reen
movieApradh
1972
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
movieNadaan
1971
Rita Saxena
moviePreetam
1971
Sarita
movieHulchul
1971
Kitty D'Costa
movieAdhikar
1971
Cabaret Dancer
movieParwana
1971
Cabaret Dancer
Scattered Pearls
1971
Club dancer
movieCaravan
1971
Monica
movieBombay Talkie
1970
Heroine in Gold
moviePrincess
1970
(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
movieTum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
movieYakeen
1969
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
moviePyasi Shaam
1969
Life-size cardboard cut-out
moviePyar Hi Pyar
1969
Cham Cham
movieIntaquam
1969
Rebecca
moviePrince
1969
Sophia
movieKismat
1968
Nancy
movieAulad
1968
Courtesan
movieAnjaam
1968
Nikita
movieShikar
1968
Veera
movieNoorjehan
1967
Dilruba
movieJewel Thief
1967
Helen
movieBahu Begum
1967
Courtesan
movieC.I.D. 909
1967
Sophia
movieNight in London
1967
Sue / Jameela
movieChand Par Chadayee
1967
Dancer / Singer
movieTasveer
1966
Alka
movieYeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
movieSmuggler
1966
Dancer
movieLove and Murder
1966
Juliet
movieKaajal
1965
Courtesan
movieGumnaam
1965
Miss Kitty
movieShabnam
1964
Sabha
movieAaya Toofan
1964
Princess Chandavarti
movieTaj Mahal
1963
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
movieShikari
1963
Shoba
movieKabli Khan
1963
Haseena
movieSunehri Nagin
1963
Princess
movieHalf Ticket
1962
Stage Dancer
movieChina Town
1962
Suzie
movieHawa Mahal
1962
Champakali
movieMaya
1961
Banke's darling
movieGunga Jumna
1961
Courtesan
movieJunglee
1961
Miss Suku
movieDo Bhai
1961
Courtesan
movieSapne Suhane
1961
Nimmo dancer
movieDil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
Cabaret Dancer
movieGhunghat
1960
Dancer
movieLove Marriage
1959
Dancer (in a special appearance)
movieKangan
1959
wedding entertainer
movieInsaan Jaag Utha
1959
Dancer (uncredited)
movieNight Club
1958
Special Appearance
movieHowrah Bridge
1958
Dancer / Singer
movieChalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
Dancer / Singer
movieKarigar
1958
Bar Dancer
movieSantosham
1955
Dancer
movieAbe Hayat
1955
Dancer
moviePehli Jhalak
1955
Dancer
movieAlibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
Dancer / Singer
movieAmber
1952
Dancer
movieAwaara
1951
Chorus girl
