Biography
Helen Ann Richardson Khan, known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian 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.
Filmography
all 235
Movies 232
self 8
TV Shows 3
Actress
Brown (2023)
TV
Herself
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
TV
Self
Comedy Nights Bachao (2015)
TV
Shagufta Rizvi
Heroine (2012)
Movie
Madonna
Jodi Breakers (2012)
Movie
Actress
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... (2010)
Movie
Marigold (2007)
Movie
Kitty Kohli
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
Movie
Aunty
Anjaane: The Unkown (2005)
Movie
Dhani's Grandmother
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
Movie
Anuradha Mathur
Shararat (2002)
Movie
Miss Monica
Mohabbatein (2000)
Movie
5.9
Sameer's mom
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Movie
1
Self
Desperately Seeking Helen (1999)
Movie
Merry Aunty
Saazish (1998)
Movie
maria
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
Movie
Akayla (1991)
Movie
Bond 303 (1985)
Movie
Actress
Pakhandee (1984)
Movie
Courtesan
Ayaash (1982)
Movie
Actress
Aladin and the Magic Lamp (1982)
Movie
Actress
Heeron Ka Chor (1982)
Movie
Sawaal (1982)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Troyee (1982)
Movie
Dancer
Chorni (1982)
Movie
Janki
Shakka (1981)
Movie
Mrs Kimmy
Sannata (1981)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Bulundi (1981)
Movie
Actress
Chhuppa Chhuppi (1981)
Movie
Actress
Josh (1981)
Movie
Suzie John
Humkadam (1980)
Movie
Sylvia
Dostana (1980)
Movie
Rita (Master's wife)
Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
Movie
Tara Bai
Ram Balram (1980)
Movie
Item Dancer
Abdullah (1980)
Movie
Reena
Billa (1980)
Movie
Dancer
Garam Khoon (1980)
Movie
Sweety
Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979)
Movie
Suzy
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
Movie
Bar Singer & Dancer
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Movie
Cabaret dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
Movie
Monica (Dancer)
The Great Gambler (1979)
Movie
Cabaret dancer
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
Movie
Qawwali Singer
Prem Bandhan (1979)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Do Shikaari (1979)
Movie
Dancer
Apna Khoon (1978)
Movie
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
Movie
Club Dancer
Phandebaaz (1978)
Movie
Kamini
Don (1978)
Movie
Dancing Girl
Besharam (1978)
Movie
Shola
For Your Sake (1977)
Movie
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Movie
Dancer
Khoon Pasina (1977)
Movie
Jenny Francis
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Movie
Actress
Aakhri Sajda (1977)
Movie
Self
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Movie
Actress
Alibaba (1976)
Movie
Rita
Aap Beati (1976)
Movie
Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976)
Movie
Kitty
Deewaangee (1976)
Movie
Dancer
Kalicharan (1976)
Movie
Lucy
Bairaag (1976)
Movie
Actress
Yamla Jatt (1976)
Movie
Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)
Movie
Actress
Ginny Aur Johnny (1976)
Movie
Gypsy Dancer
Sholay (1975)
Movie
1
Chameli
Kaala Sona (1975)
Movie
Andhera (1975)
Movie
Zakhmee (1975)
Movie
Dancer
Dharmatma (1975)
Movie
Madame
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Movie
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Saazish (1975)
Movie
Benaam (1974)
Movie
Alka
Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
Movie
Savitri
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
Movie
Mona / Mrs Goldie
Madhosh (1974)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Ujala Hi Ujala (1974)
Movie
Kasturi
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
Movie
Rubai
Anamika (1973)
Movie
Mona
Chhalia (1973)
Movie
Self
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls (1973)
Movie
Carmen 'Rita'
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
Movie
Dancer
Heera (1973)
Movie
Khoon Khoon (1973)
Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Movie
Dancer
Bada Kabutar (1973)
Movie
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972)
Movie
Girl On Beach
Victoria No. 203 (1972)
Movie
Self
Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)
Movie
Kamini
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Movie
Kitty
Punishment (1972)
Movie
Raja Jani (1972)
Movie
Dancer
Sange Muzhangu (1972)
Movie
Rosie
Yaar Mere (1972)
Movie
Laajwanti
Dharkan (1972)
Movie
Mrs. Reen
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972)
Movie
Rita
Dil Daulat Duniya (1972)
Movie
Pistolwali (1972)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Apradh (1972)
Movie
Roma
Kathputli (1971)
Movie
Rita Saxena
Nadaan (1971)
Movie
Sarita
Preetam (1971)
Movie
Conduct (1971)
Movie
Lily
Elaan (1971)
Movie
Suzy
Jaane Anjaane (1971)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Adhikar (1971)
Movie
Julie / Lilly
Upaasna (1971)
Movie
Kitty D'Costa
Hulchul (1971)
Movie
Club dancer
Scattered Pearls (1971)
Movie
Man Mandir (1971)
Movie
Aag Aur Daag (1971)
Movie
Anita / Lilly
Hum Tum Aur Woh (1971)
Movie
Monica
Caravan (1971)
Movie
Heroine in Gold
Bombay Talkie (1970)
Movie
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970)
Movie
Rita
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970)
Movie
Lily
The Train (1970)
Movie
Actress
Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi (1970)
Movie
Jenny
Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
Movie
Nandini / Ketki
Sau Saal Beet Gaye (1970)
Movie
Actress
Maharaja (1970)
Movie
Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
Movie
Night Club performer (song 'Bachke')
Yakeen (1969)
Movie
Life-size cardboard cut-out
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Movie
Chham Chham
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
Movie
Talash (1969)
Movie
Dancer
Jahan Pyar Miley (1969)
Movie
Shatranj (1969)
Movie
Sherry
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
Movie
Jenny
Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
Movie
Sachaai (1969)
Movie
Sophia
Prince (1969)
Movie
Rebecca
Intaquam (1969)
Movie
Bhai Bahen (1969)
Movie
Neelam
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1968)
Movie
Nancy
Kismat (1968)
Movie
Courtesan
Aulad (1968)
Movie
Baazi (1968)
Movie
Helen
Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968)
Movie
Veera
Shikar (1968)
Movie
Helen
Jewel Thief (1967)
Movie
Raat Andheri Thi (1967)
Movie
Courtesan
Bahu Begum (1967)
Movie
Jaal (1967)
Movie
Sophia
C.I.D. 909 (1967)
Movie
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
Movie
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967)
Movie
Jyoti
Dil Ne Pukara (1967)
Movie
Noorjehan (1967)
Movie
Sue / Jameela
Night in London (1967)
Movie
Teesri Manzil (1966)
Movie
Alka
Tasveer (1966)
Movie
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966)
Movie
Biradari (1966)
Movie
Kamini
Afsana (1966)
Movie
Dus Lakh (1966)
Movie
Actress
Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
Movie
Dancer
Smuggler (1966)
Movie
Badal (1966)
Movie
Miss Kitty
Gumnaam (1965)
Movie
Nightclub entertainer
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)
Movie
Genie
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin (1965)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Faraar (1965)
Movie
Ratna
Nishan (1965)
Movie
Shabnam
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965)
Movie
Kaajal (1965)
Movie
Lali
Cha Cha Cha (1964)
Movie
Seema
Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
Movie
Actress
Hercules (1964)
Movie
Sabha
Shabnam (1964)
Movie
Princess Chandravati
Aaya Toofan (1964)
Movie
Zindagi (1964)
Movie
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Taj Mahal (1963)
Movie
Parasmani (1963)
Movie
Rita
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963)
Movie
Shoba
Shikari (1963)
Movie
Actress
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (1963)
Movie
Zarina
Awara Abdulla (1963)
Movie
Bidesiya (1963)
Movie
Rita
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963)
Movie
Actress
Dr. Vidya (1962)
Movie
Stage Dancer
Half Ticket (1962)
Movie
Suzie
China Town (1962)
Movie
Champakali
Hawa Mahal (1962)
Movie
Dancer
Eleven Thousand Girls (1962)
Movie
Actress
O Mother Ganga I Will Offer You a Yellow Cloth (1962)
Movie
Actress
Hong Kong (1962)
Movie
Menka
Main Chup Rahungi (1962)
Movie
Banke's darling
Maya (1961)
Movie
Courtesan
Gunga Jumna (1961)
Movie
Actress
Miss Chalbaaz (1961)
Movie
Rita
Mr. India (1961)
Movie
Nimmo dancer
Sapne Suhane (1961)
Movie
Miss Suku
Junglee (1961)
Movie
Actress
Dr. Shaitan (1960)
Movie
Actress
Lal Quila (1960)
Movie
Kala Bazar (1960)
Movie
Hum Hindustani (1960)
Movie
Actress
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960)
Movie
Actress
Chhabili (1960)
Movie
Ghunghat (1960)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Movie
Jaali Note (1960)
Movie
Angulimala (1960)
Movie
Dancer / Singer at OK Club
Bedard Zamana Kya Jane (1959)
Movie
Dancer (uncredited)
Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)
Movie
wedding entertainer
Kangan (1959)
Movie
Love Marriage (1959)
Movie
Duniya Na Maane (1959)
Movie
Yahudi (1958)
Movie
Special Appearance
Night Club (1958)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Howrah Bridge (1958)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
Movie
Actress
Khazanchi (1958)
Movie
Bar Dancer
Karigar (1958)
Movie
Actress
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
Movie
Mr. X (1957)
Movie
Actress
Begunah (1957)
Movie
Actress
Coffee House (1957)
Movie
Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
Movie
Actress
Sailaab (1956)
Movie
Actress
Delhi Durbar (1956)
Movie
Actress
Mr. Lambu (1956)
Movie
Actress
Naya Aadmi (1956)
Movie
Halaku (1956)
Movie
Actress
Santosham (1955)
Movie
Dancer
Abe Hayat (1955)
Movie
Actress
Miss Coca Cola (1955)
Movie
Dancer
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Movie
Mayurpankh (1954)
Movie
Dancer / Singer
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1954)
Movie
Dancer
Amber (1952)
Movie
Chorus Dancer (uncredited)
Awaara (1951)
Movie
Actress
Khazana (1951)
Movie
Actress
Superman
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.28
Based on 195 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1939-10-22 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceYangon, Myanmar
ReligionChurch of England
SpouseSalim Khan
ChildrenArpita Khan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsHelen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan, Helen Jairag, Helen Ann Richardson Khan, Helen Ann Richardson, Хелен
AwardsPadma Shri in arts
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