Helen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

236

Gender

Female

Birthday

1939-10-22 (86 years old)

Place of Birth

Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

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 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

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Bhai Bahen

    Bhai Bahen

  • Sholay

    Sholay

  • Mohabbatein

    Mohabbatein

  • Heroine

    Heroine

  • Sawaal

    Sawaal

  • Kalicharan

    Kalicharan

  • Kaala Sona

    Kaala Sona

  • Bombay Talkie

    Bombay Talkie

  • Shakka

    Shakka

  • Prince

    Prince

  • Jewel Thief

    Jewel Thief

  • Sultana Daku

    Sultana Daku

  • Sange Muzhangu

    Sange Muzhangu

  • Ayaash

    Ayaash

  • Hulchul

    Hulchul

  • Chorni

    Chorni

  • Phandebaaz

    Phandebaaz

  • Chhalia

    Chhalia

  • Shikari

    Shikari

  • Humkadam

    Humkadam

  • Preetam

    Preetam

  • Abdullah

    Abdullah

  • Faraar

    Faraar

  • Dr. Vidya

    Dr. Vidya

  • Kaajal

    Kaajal

  • Aaya Toofan

    Aaya Toofan

  • Shararat

    Shararat

  • Halaku

    Halaku

  • Aap Beati

    Aap Beati

  • Toofan

    Toofan

  • Shabnam

    Shabnam

  • Zakhmee

    Zakhmee

  • Jodi Breakers

    Jodi Breakers

  • Scattered Pearls

    Scattered Pearls

  • Kacha Chor

    Kacha Chor

  • Saazish

    Saazish

  • Jaane Anjaane

    Jaane Anjaane

  • Nadaan

    Nadaan

  • Hum Hindustani

    Hum Hindustani

  • Yahudi

    Yahudi

  • Sannata

    Sannata

  • Kabli Khan

    Kabli Khan

  • Sapne Suhane

    Sapne Suhane

  • Mr. India

    Mr. India

  • Nishan

    Nishan

  • Bulundi

    Bulundi

  • Sazaa

    Sazaa

  • Ghunghat

    Ghunghat

  • Andhera

    Andhera

  • Do Bhai

    Do Bhai

  • Aakhri Sajda

    Aakhri Sajda

  • Tasveer

    Tasveer

  • Apradh

    Apradh

  • Jaali Note

    Jaali Note

  • Khoon Pasina

    Khoon Pasina

  • Madhosh

    Madhosh

  • Bada Kabutar

    Bada Kabutar

  • Comedy Nights Bachao

    Comedy Nights Bachao

  • Elaan

    Elaan

  • Sachaai

    Sachaai

  • Amar Akbar Anthony

    Amar Akbar Anthony

  • Shareef Budmaash

    Shareef Budmaash

  • Insaaf

    Insaaf

  • Noorjehan

    Noorjehan

  • Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

  • Mr. X

    Mr. X

  • Afsana

    Afsana

  • Akayla

    Akayla

  • Prem Bandhan

    Prem Bandhan

  • Delhi Durbar

    Delhi Durbar

  • Dostana

    Dostana

  • Awaara

    Awaara

  • China Town

    China Town

  • Bidesiya

    Bidesiya

  • Parasmani

    Parasmani

  • Kismat

    Kismat

  • Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

    Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

  • Night Club

    Night Club

  • Dharmatma

    Dharmatma

  • Teesri Manzil

    Teesri Manzil

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    Mere Jeevan Saathi

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

    Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

  • Troyee

    Troyee

  • Anamika

    Anamika

  • Gumnaam

    Gumnaam

  • Don

    Don

  • Caravan

    Caravan

  • Love Marriage

    Love Marriage

  • Intaquam

    Intaquam

  • Anjaam

    Anjaam

  • The Great Gambler

    The Great Gambler

  • Ram Balram

    Ram Balram

  • Talash

    Talash

  • Heera

    Heera

  • Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

    Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

  • Immaan Dharam

    Immaan Dharam

  • Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

    Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

  • Inkaar

    Inkaar

  • Benaam

    Benaam

  • Sharafat Chod Di Maine

    Sharafat Chod Di Maine

  • Biradari

    Biradari

  • Junglee

    Junglee

  • Yakeen

    Yakeen

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal

  • Raja Jani

    Raja Jani

  • Jab Andhera Hota Hai

    Jab Andhera Hota Hai

  • Half Ticket

    Half Ticket

  • Bairaag

    Bairaag

  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

    Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

  • Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

    Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

  • Baazi

    Baazi

  • Badal

    Badal

  • Gunga Jumna

    Gunga Jumna

  • Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

    Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

  • Amber

    Amber

  • Khamoshi: The Musical

    Khamoshi: The Musical

  • Kala Bazar

    Kala Bazar

  • Marigold

    Marigold

  • Victoria No. 203

    Victoria No. 203

  • Adhikar

    Adhikar

  • Pehli Jhalak

    Pehli Jhalak

  • Princess

    Princess

  • Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

    Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

  • Anjaane: The Unkown

    Anjaane: The Unkown

  • Apna Khoon

    Apna Khoon

  • Pakhandee

    Pakhandee

  • Ginny And Johnny

    Ginny And Johnny

  • Ujala Hi Ujala

    Ujala Hi Ujala

  • Bond 303

    Bond 303

  • Pyar Hi Pyar

    Pyar Hi Pyar

  • Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

    Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

  • Hawa Mahal

    Hawa Mahal

  • Ek Se Badhkar Ek

    Ek Se Badhkar Ek

  • Tarzan Comes to Delhi

    Tarzan Comes to Delhi

  • Miss Chalbaaz

    Miss Chalbaaz

  • The Train

    The Train

  • Hum Tum Aur Woh

    Hum Tum Aur Woh

  • Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

    Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

  • Ustadon Ke Ustad

    Ustadon Ke Ustad

  • Cha Cha Cha

    Cha Cha Cha

  • For Your Sake

    For Your Sake

  • Abe Hayat

    Abe Hayat

  • Main Chup Rahungi

    Main Chup Rahungi

  • Shikar

    Shikar

  • Bahu Begum

    Bahu Begum

  • Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

    Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

  • Jaal

    Jaal

  • Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

    Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

  • Maya

    Maya

  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

    Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

  • Gali Theke Rajpath

    Gali Theke Rajpath

  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

    Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

  • Deewaangee

    Deewaangee

  • Bindiya aur bandook

    Bindiya aur bandook

  • Nau Do Gyarah

    Nau Do Gyarah

  • Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

    Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

  • Miss Coca Cola

    Miss Coca Cola

  • Lal Quila

    Lal Quila

  • Dil Daulat Duniya

    Dil Daulat Duniya

  • Geetaa Mera Naam

    Geetaa Mera Naam

  • Yahoodi Ki Ladki

    Yahoodi Ki Ladki

  • Agent Vinod

    Agent Vinod

  • Angry Young Men

    Angry Young Men

  • Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

    Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

  • C.I.D. 909

    C.I.D. 909

  • Raakhi Ki Saugandh

    Raakhi Ki Saugandh

  • Thakur Jarnail Singh

    Thakur Jarnail Singh

  • Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

    Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

  • Jahan Pyar Miley

    Jahan Pyar Miley

  • Superman

    Superman

  • Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

    Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

  • Alibaba

    Alibaba

  • Night in London

    Night in London

  • Tum Haseen Main Jawan

    Tum Haseen Main Jawan

  • Gomti Ke Kinare

    Gomti Ke Kinare

  • Kahin Din Kahin Raat

    Kahin Din Kahin Raat

  • Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

    Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

  • Ishq Par Zor Nahin

    Ishq Par Zor Nahin

  • Chala Murari Hero Banne

    Chala Murari Hero Banne

  • Anjan Hai Koyee

    Anjan Hai Koyee

  • Lahu Ke Do Rang

    Lahu Ke Do Rang

  • Smuggler

    Smuggler

  • Alibaba and 40 Thieves

    Alibaba and 40 Thieves

  • Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala

    Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala

  • Woh Kaun Thi

    Woh Kaun Thi

  • Maryada

    Maryada

  • Santosham

    Santosham

  • Billa

    Billa

  • Dr. Shaitan

    Dr. Shaitan

  • Duniya Na Mane

    Duniya Na Mane

  • Insaan Jaag Utha

    Insaan Jaag Utha

  • Aag Aur Daag

    Aag Aur Daag

  • Brown

    Brown

  • Dus Lakh

    Dus Lakh

  • Raat Andheri Thi

    Raat Andheri Thi

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka

    Jhoota Kahin Ka

  • Pyar Ka Sapna

    Pyar Ka Sapna

  • Pagla Kahin Ka

    Pagla Kahin Ka

  • Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

    Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

  • Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin

    Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin

  • Do Shikaari

    Do Shikaari

  • Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

    Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

  • Pistolwali

    Pistolwali

  • Garam Khoon

    Garam Khoon

  • Besharam

    Besharam

  • Chhote Sarkar

    Chhote Sarkar

  • Dil Ne Pukara

    Dil Ne Pukara

  • Mayurpankh

    Mayurpankh

  • Flying Man

    Flying Man

  • Lady Killer

    Lady Killer

  • Yaar Mere

    Yaar Mere

  • Kathputli

    Kathputli

  • Sunehri Nagin

    Sunehri Nagin

  • Man Mandir

    Man Mandir

  • Aulad

    Aulad

  • Bombay 405 Miles

    Bombay 405 Miles

  • Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

    Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

  • Angulimala

    Angulimala

  • Pyasi Shaam

    Pyasi Shaam

  • Coffee House

    Coffee House

  • Inspector

    Inspector

  • Maharaja

    Maharaja

  • Kangan

    Kangan

  • Bhale Huchcha

    Bhale Huchcha

  • Howrah Bridge

    Howrah Bridge

  • Zindagi

    Zindagi

  • Shatranj

    Shatranj

  • Khoon Khoon

    Khoon Khoon

  • Karigar

    Karigar

  • Golden Eyes

    Golden Eyes

  • Desperately Seeking Helen

    Desperately Seeking Helen

  • Khazana

    Khazana

  • Sipahsalar

    Sipahsalar

  • Sau Saal Beet Gaye

    Sau Saal Beet Gaye

  • Chand Par Chadayee

    Chand Par Chadayee