Personal Info
Known Credits
218
Gender
Female
Birthdate
1939-10-22 (86 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Also Known For
Helen Jairag RichardsonहेलनHelen KhanMiss HelenHelanHelen JairagHelen Ann Richardson KhanHelen Ann RichardsonХелен
Helen
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 in ...
Acting
2012 --
Heroine
| Shagufta Rizvi
2012 --
Jodi Breakers
|
2010 --
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
|
2007 --
Marigold
|
2006 --
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
| Kitty Kohli
2005 --
Anjaane: The Unkown
| Aunty
2004 --
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
| Dhani's Grandmother
2002 --
Shararat
| Anuradha Mathur
2000 --
Mohabbatein
| Miss Monica
1999 --
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
| Sameer's mom
1999 --
Desperately Seeking Helen
| Self (archive footage)
1996 --
Khamoshi: The Musical
| maria
1991 --
Akayla
|
1985 --
Bond 303
|
1984 --
Pakhandee
|
1982 --
Ayaash
|
1982 --
Sawaal
|
1982 --
Troyee
| Bar Dancer
1982 --
Chorni
| Dancer
1981 --
Shakka
| Janki
1981 --
Sannata
|
1981 --
Bulundi
| Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1980 --
Humkadam
| Suzie John
1980 --
Dostana
| Sylvia
1980 --
Bombay 405 Miles
| Rita (Master's wife)
1980 --
Ram Balram
| Tara Bai
1980 --
Abdullah
| Item Dancer
1980 --
Billa
| Reena
1980 --
Garam Khoon
| Dancer
1979 --
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
|
1979 --
Lahu Ke Do Rang
| Suzy
1979 --
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
| Bar Singer & Dancer
1979 --
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
| Cabaret dancer
1979 --
The Great Gambler
| Monica (Dancer)
1979 --
Jhoota Kahin Ka
| Cabaret dancer
1979 --
Prem Bandhan
|
1979 --
Do Shikaari
| Bar Dancer
1978 --
Apna Khoon
| Dancer
1978 --
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
|
1978 --
Phandebaaz
| Club Dancer
1978 --
Don
| Kamini
1977 --
Agent Vinod
| Lovelina
1977 --
For Your Sake
| Shola
1977 --
Amar Akbar Anthony
| Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977 --
Khoon Pasina
| Dancer
1977 --
Immaan Dharam
| Jenny Francis
1977 --
Aakhri Sajda
|
1977 --
Chala Murari Hero Banne
| Self
1976 --
Aap Beati
| Rita
1976 --
Ginny And Johnny
|
1976 --
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
|
1976 --
Deewaangee
| Kitty
1976 --
Kalicharan
| Dancer
1976 --
Bairaag
| Lucy
1976 --
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
|
1975 --
Sholay
| Gypsy Dancer
1975 --
Kaala Sona
| Chameli
1975 --
Dharmatma
| Dancer
1975 --
Andhera
|
1975 --
Zakhmee
|
1975 --
Saazish
| Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1974 --
Benaam
|
1974 --
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
| Alka
1974 --
Geetaa Mera Naam
| Savitri
1974 --
Madhosh
| Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974 --
Chhote Sarkar
| Kasturi
1974 --
Ujala Hi Ujala
| Dancer / Singer
1973 --
Anamika
| Rubai
1973 --
Chhalia
| Mona
1973 --
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
| Herself
1973 --
Shareef Budmaash
| Carmen / Rita
1973 --
Bada Kabutar
| Dancer
1973 --
Khoon Khoon
|
1973 --
Heera
| Dancer
1973 --
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
|
1972 --
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
| Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972 --
Victoria No. 203
| Girl On Beach
1972 --
Gomti Ke Kinare
| Herself
1972 --
Mere Jeevan Saathi
| Kamini
1972 --
Bhale Huchcha
| Item Dancer
1972 --
Punishment
| Kitty
1972 --
Raja Jani
|
1972 --
Sange Muzhangu
|
1972 --
Yaar Mere
| Rosie
1972 --
Bindiya aur bandook
|
1972 --
Dil Daulat Duniya
|
1972 --
Apradh
| Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972 --
Pistolwali
|
1972 --
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
| Mrs. Reen
1971 --
Kathputli
| Roma
1971 --
Nadaan
| Rita Saxena
1971 --
Preetam
| Sarita
1971 --
Conduct
|
1971 --
Elaan
|
1971 --
Jaane Anjaane
| Suzy
1971 --
Adhikar
| Cabaret Dancer
1971 --
Hum Tum Aur Woh
|
1971 --
Aag Aur Daag
|
1971 --
Man Mandir
|
1971 --
Caravan
| Monica
1971 --
Scattered Pearls
| Club dancer
1971 --
Hulchul
| Kitty D'Costa
1970 --
Bombay Talkie
| Heroine in Gold
1970 --
Princess
| (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970 --
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
| Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970 --
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
| Rita
1970 --
The Train
| Lily
1970 --
Maharaja
|
1970 --
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
|
1970 --
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
|
1970 --
Inspector
|
1970 --
Pagla Kahin Ka
|
1969 --
Yakeen
| Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969 --
Pyasi Shaam
| Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969 --
Anjan Hai Koyee
|
1969 --
Pyar Hi Pyar
| Cham Cham
1969 --
Talash
|
1969 --
Sachaai
|
1969 --
Shatranj
|
1969 --
Prince
| Sophia
1969 --
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
| Sherry
1969 --
Intaquam
| Rebecca
1969 --
Jahan Pyar Miley
|
1969 --
Pyar Ka Sapna
| Jenny
1969 --
Bhai Bahen
|
1968 --
Kismat
| Nancy
1968 --
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
| Neelam
1968 --
Aulad
| Courtesan
1968 --
Baazi
|
1968 --
Golden Eyes
|
1968 --
Shikar
| Veera
1968 --
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
| Helen
1968 --
Anjaam
| Nikita
1967 --
Jewel Thief
| Helen
1967 --
Raat Andheri Thi
|
1967 --
Bahu Begum
| Courtesan
1967 --
Jaal
|
1967 --
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
|
1967 --
Noorjehan
|
1967 --
Night in London
| Sue / Jameela
1967 --
Dil Ne Pukara
| Jyoti
1967 --
C.I.D. 909
| Sophia
1967 --
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
|
1966 --
Teesri Manzil
| Ruby
1966 --
Tasveer
| Alka
1966 --
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
| Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966 --
Biradari
|
1966 --
Badal
|
1966 --
Smuggler
| Dancer
1966 --
Thakur Jarnail Singh
|
1966 --
Afsana
|
1966 --
Dus Lakh
|
1965 --
Gumnaam
| Miss Kitty
1965 --
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
|
1965 --
Nishan
|
1965 --
Kaajal
|
1965 --
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
| Shabnam
1965 --
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
|
1965 --
Faraar
|
1964 --
Cha Cha Cha
| Lali
1964 --
Woh Kaun Thi
| Seema
1964 --
Aaya Toofan
| Princess Chandavarti
1964 --
Shabnam
| Sabha
1964 --
Zindagi
|
1963 --
Taj Mahal
| Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963 --
Parasmani
|
1963 --
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
|
1963 --
Bidesiya
|
1963 --
Ustadon Ke Ustad
| Rita
1963 --
Shikari
| Shoba
1963 --
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
| Rita
1962 --
Dr. Vidya
|
1962 --
Half Ticket
| Stage Dancer
1962 --
China Town
| Suzie
1962 --
Hawa Mahal
| Champakali
1962 --
Main Chup Rahungi
| Menka
1961 --
Maya
| Banke's darling
1961 --
Gunga Jumna
| Courtesan
1961 --
Miss Chalbaaz
| Roopa
1961 --
Do Bhai
| Courtesan
1961 --
Sapne Suhane
| Nimmo dancer
1961 --
Mr. India
| Rita
1961 --
Junglee
| Miss Suku
1960 --
Dr. Shaitan
|
1960 --
Lal Quila
|
1960 --
Kala Bazar
|
1960 --
Hum Hindustani
|
1960 --
Ghunghat
|
1960 --
Jaali Note
|
1960 --
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
| Cabaret Dancer
1960 --
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
|
1960 --
Angulimala
|
1959 --
Gali Theke Rajpath
| Dancer
1959 --
Duniya Na Mane
| Stage Dancer
1959 --
Insaan Jaag Utha
| Dancer (uncredited)
1959 --
Love Marriage
|
1959 --
Duniya Na Maane
|
1959 --
Kangan
| wedding entertainer
1958 --
Yahudi
|
1958 --
Night Club
| Special Appearance
1958 --
Howrah Bridge
| Dancer / Singer
1958 --
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
| Dancer / Singer
1958 --
Karigar
| Bar Dancer
1957 --
Mr. X
|
1957 --
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
|
1957 --
Coffee House
|
1957 --
Nau Do Gyarah
|
1956 --
Delhi Durbar
|
1956 --
Halaku
|
1955 --
Santosham
| Dancer
1955 --
Miss Coca Cola
|
1955 --
Pehli Jhalak
| Dancer
1955 --
Abe Hayat
| Dancer
1954 --
Mayurpankh
|
1954 --
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
| Dancer / Singer
1952 --
Amber
| Dancer
1951 --
Khazana
|