Helen
Helen Jairag Richardson | हेलन | Helen Khan
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1939-10-2286
Place of birth:Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Gender:Female
Popularity:1
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.
Filmography
Rating by year
- BrownAunt Bertha2026-06-050.00
- Angry Young MenSelf2024-08-208.33
- HeroineShagufta Rizvi2012-09-215.045
- Jodi Breakers2012-03-025.36
- Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...2010-11-123.98
- Marigold2007-08-176.114
- Humko Deewana Kar GayeKitty Kohli2006-04-145.232
- Anjaane: The UnkownAunty2005-12-3010.01
- Dil Ne Jise Apna KahaaDhani's Grandmother2004-09-105.514
- MohabbateinMiss Monica2000-10-277.1295
- Hum Dil De Chuke SanamSameer's mom1999-06-186.4125
- Desperately Seeking HelenSelf (archive footage)1999-06-118.01
- Khamoshi: The MusicalMaria Braganza1996-08-096.823
- AkaylaSeema's Mother1991-11-085.29
- Bond 3031985-06-1910.01
- Ayaash1982-10-158.01
- Sawaal1982-05-217.01
- TroyeeBar Dancer1982-05-180.00
- ChorniDancer1982-02-267.51
- ShakkaJanki1981-11-067.52
- Sannata1981-07-3110.01
- BulundiItem dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"1981-01-306.73
- HumkadamSuzie John1980-11-077.01
- DostanaSylvia1980-10-176.015
- Bombay 405 MilesRita (Master's wife)1980-05-029.01
- Ram BalramTara Bai1980-04-124.811
- AbdullahItem Dancer1980-03-079.73
- BillaReena1980-01-267.211
- Raakhi Ki Saugandh1979-10-196.02
- Duniya Meri Jeb MeinBar Singer & Dancer1979-07-267.02
- Allauddinum Albhutha VilakkumCabaret dancer1979-04-146.55
- The Great GamblerMonica (Dancer)1979-04-064.811
- Jhoota Kahin KaCabaret dancer1979-03-306.03
- Hema HemeeluSpecial appearance1979-03-237.01
- Prem Bandhan1979-01-199.01
- Do ShikaariBar Dancer1979-01-017.01
- Apna KhoonDancer1978-07-3110.01
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan1978-07-286.52
- PhandebaazClub Dancer1978-07-079.52
- DonKamini1978-05-126.684
- BesharamItem Dancer1978-04-146.52
- InkaarDancer at bar in song1977-11-077.36
- Agent VinodLovelina1977-07-237.01
- For Your SakeShola1977-06-077.02
- Amar Akbar AnthonyFake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)1977-05-276.977
- Immaan DharamJenny Francis1977-01-077.52
- Chala Murari Hero BanneSelf1977-01-019.01
- Alibaba1976-11-127.52
- Aap BeatiRita1976-10-287.02
- Ginny And Johnny1976-10-278.01
- One Better Than the Other1976-09-189.01
- DeewaangeeKitty1976-06-097.01
- BairaagLucy1976-02-018.33
- SholayGypsy Dancer1975-08-157.0319
- Kaala SonaChameli1975-07-2910.01
- DharmatmaDancer1975-07-254.73
- Andhera1975-05-227.01
- Benaam1974-10-187.52
- Jab Andhera Hota HaiAlka1974-06-038.01
- Geetaa Mera NaamSavitri1974-03-247.02
- Ujala Hi UjalaDancer / Singer1974-01-0110.01
- Chhote SarkarKasturi1974-01-019.01
- AnamikaRubai1973-05-187.05
- ChhaliaMona1973-05-169.01
- Helen, Queen of the Nautch GirlsHerself1973-03-016.84
- Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar1973-01-017.04
- HeeraDancer1973-01-0110.01
- Khoon Khoon1973-01-014.47
- Do Gaz Zameen Ke NeecheBar Dancer (uncredited)1972-12-305.04
- Victoria No. 203Girl On Beach1972-12-086.05
- Gomti Ke KinareHerself1972-11-229.01
- Mere Jeevan SaathiKamini1972-09-227.34
- Bhale HuchchaItem Dancer1972-08-109.02
- SazaaKitty1972-05-186.02
- Raja Jani1972-03-076.411
- Sange Muzhangu1972-02-044.01
- Yaar MereRosie1972-01-206.33
- ApradhCabaret Dancer / Singer1972-01-014.84
- KathputliRoma1971-08-286.73
- NadaanRita Saxena1971-08-2010.01
- PreetamSarita1971-07-267.52
- HulchulKitty D'Costa1971-06-186.84
- Elaan1971-05-195.76
- Jaane AnjaaneSuzy1971-05-168.03
- AdhikarCabaret Dancer1971-04-285.04
- ParwanaCabaret Dancer1971-04-045.46
- Scattered PearlsClub dancer1971-01-018.01
- CaravanMonica1971-01-017.17
- Aag Aur Daag1971-01-017.01
- Hum Tum Aur Woh1971-01-0110.01
- Bombay TalkieHeroine in Gold1970-11-185.68
- Princess(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)1970-10-020.00
- Tum Haseen Main JawanJina (Ranjeet's wife)1970-07-246.52
- Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?Rita1970-05-084.86
- The TrainLily1970-04-097.02
- YakeenNight Club performer (song "Bachke")1969-12-316.05
- Pyasi ShaamLife-size cardboard cut-out1969-12-238.01
- Anjan Hai Koyee1969-10-319.01
- Pyar Hi PyarCham Cham1969-10-178.04
- THIEF OF BAGHDADYasmin1969-01-100.00
- Bhai Bahen1969-01-017.01
- Pyar Ka SapnaJenny1969-01-018.01
- Jahan Pyar Miley1969-01-018.01
- IntaquamRebecca1969-01-016.02
- Ek Shriman Ek ShrimatiSherry1969-01-017.52
- PrinceSophia1969-01-016.06
- Shatranj1969-01-017.01
- Aansoo Ban Gaye PhoolNeelam1968-12-317.52
- KismatNancy1968-12-318.01
- Baazi1968-05-106.52
- AnjaamNikita1968-01-019.01
- ShikarVeera1968-01-017.73
- NoorjehanDilruba1967-12-078.02
- Jewel ThiefHelen1967-10-276.721
- Raat Andheri Thi1967-09-220.00
- Bahu BegumCourtesan1967-02-036.52
- Jaal1967-01-068.52
- Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan1967-01-0110.01
- C.I.D. 909Sophia1967-01-018.01
- Dil Ne PukaraJyoti1967-01-017.52
- Night in LondonSue / Jameela1967-01-019.01
- Dulhan Ek Raat Ki1967-01-017.01
- Chand Par ChadayeeDancer / Singer1967-01-016.02
- Teesri ManzilRuby1966-10-216.415
- TasveerAlka1966-10-029.01
- Insaaf1966-07-229.01
- Yeh Raat Phir Na AaygiDancer / Singer (uncredited)1966-01-077.52
- Biradari1966-01-047.02
- Thakur Jarnail Singh1966-01-017.01
- SmugglerDancer1966-01-019.01
- Love and MurderJuliet1966-01-017.01
- KaajalCourtesan1965-12-095.33
- Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin1965-04-159.01
- GumnaamMiss Kitty1965-02-066.123
- Faraar1965-01-019.01
- Mohabbat Isko Kahete HainShabnam1965-01-0110.01
- Tarzan Comes to Delhi1965-01-0110.01
- Cha Cha ChaLali1964-11-176.82
- Woh Kaun ThiSeema1964-02-077.610
- Zindagi1964-01-018.01
- ShabnamSabha1964-01-019.01
- Taj MahalTawaif/ Court Dancer1963-01-317.25
- ShikariShoba1963-01-015.52
- Bidesiya1963-01-018.01
- Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram1963-01-0110.01
- Dr. Vidya1962-11-1810.01
- Half TicketStage Dancer1962-10-198.04
- China TownSuzie1962-10-057.02
- Main Chup RahungiMenka1962-01-017.23
- MayaBanke's darling1961-11-247.52
- Gunga JumnaCourtesan1961-11-106.26
- Miss ChalbaazRoopa1961-07-140.00
- Do BhaiCourtesan1961-07-047.52
- Mr. IndiaRita1961-01-019.01
- Sapne SuhaneNimmo dancer1961-01-018.01
- Dr. Shaitan1960-12-099.01
- Lal Quila1960-10-226.52
- Kala Bazar1960-09-096.18
- Angulimala1960-01-0110.01
- Tu Nahin Aur Sahi1960-01-018.01
- Dil Apna Aur Preet ParaiCabaret Dancer1960-01-016.03
- Gali Theke RajpathDancer1959-07-179.01
- Kanganwedding entertainer1959-01-018.01
- Duniya Na Mane1959-01-017.01
- Insaan Jaag UthaDancer (uncredited)1959-01-018.01
- Yahudi1958-09-056.34
- Night ClubSpecial Appearance1958-07-180.00
- Howrah BridgeDancer / Singer1958-06-156.45
- Chalti Ka Naam GaadiDancer / Singer1958-02-286.215
- Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala1958-01-0110.01
- Mr. X1957-07-198.01
- Yahoodi Ki Ladki1957-01-258.01
- Coffee House1957-01-018.01
- Sipahsalar1956-01-0110.01
- SantoshamDancer1955-12-247.02
- Abe HayatDancer1955-01-0110.01
- Pehli JhalakDancer1955-01-0110.01
- Miss Coca Cola1955-01-0110.01
- Mayurpankh1954-04-097.01
- Alibaba and 40 ThievesDancer / Singer1954-01-019.82
- AmberDancer1952-01-018.01
- AwaaraChorus girl1951-12-147.265
- Khazana1951-04-207.01