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
all 274
Movies 270
self 10
TV Shows 4
Brown (2023)
Heroine (2012)
Jodi Breakers (2012)
Marigold (2007)
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
Shararat (2002)
Mohabbatein (2000)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Saazish (1998)
Akayla (1991)
Pakhandee (1984)
Haadsaa (1983)
Ayaash (1982)
Heeron Ka Chor (1982)
Troyee (1982)
Dial 100 (1982)
Chorni (1982)
Kachche Heere (1982)
Shakka (1981)
Sannata (1981)
Bulundi (1981)
Chhuppa Chhuppi (1981)
Josh (1981)
Humkadam (1980)
Dostana (1980)
Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
Ram Balram (1980)
Abdullah (1980)
Billa (1980)
Garam Khoon (1980)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
The Great Gambler (1979)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
Prem Bandhan (1979)
Do Shikaari (1979)
Karwa Chouth (1978)
Apna Khoon (1978)
Phandebaaz (1978)
Don (1978)
Besharam (1978)
Parmatma (1978)
Kaala Aadmi (1978)
Agent Vinod (1977)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Khoon Pasina (1977)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Thief of Baghdad (1977)
Aakhri Sajda (1977)
Alibaba (1976)
Kalicharan (1976)
Yamla Jatt (1976)
Ginny Aur Johnny (1976)
Sholay (1975)
Kaala Sona (1975)
Dharmatma (1975)
Zakhmee (1975)
Saazish (1975)
Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974)
Chhote Sarkar (1974)
Anamika (1973)
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
Heera (1973)
Bada Kabutar (1973)
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972)
Victoria No. 203 (1972)
Bhale Huchcha (1972)
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972)
Dharkan (1972)
Pistolwali (1972)
Apradh (1972)
Nadaan (1971)
Preetam (1971)
Conduct (1971)
Adhikar (1971)
Parwana (1971)
Upaasna (1971)
Haseenon Ka Devata (1971)
Kahin Aar Kahin Paar (1971)
Hulchul (1971)
Caravan (1971)
Scattered Pearls (1971)
Aag Aur Daag (1971)
Bombay Talkie (1970)
Princess (1970)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970)
Inspector (1970)
Maharaja (1970)
Yakeen (1969)
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Anjan Hai Koyee (1969)
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
Prince (1969)
Sachaai (1969)
Intaquam (1969)
Kismat (1968)
Aulad (1968)
Baazi (1968)
Anjaam (1968)
Shikar (1968)
Bahu Begum (1967)
Jaal (1967)
Dilruba (1967)
Night in London (1967)
C.I.D. 909 (1967)
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967)
Dus Lakh (1966)
Afsana (1966)
Smuggler (1966)
Badal (1966)
Lootera (1965)
Gumnaam (1965)
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)
Faraar (1965)
Nishan (1965)
Kaajal (1965)
Hercules (1964)
Shabnam (1964)
Aaya Toofan (1964)
Taj Mahal (1963)
Sunheri Nagin (1963)
Shikari (1963)
Bidesiya (1963)
Dekha Pyaar Tumhara (1963)
Dr. Vidya (1962)
Half Ticket (1962)
Hawa Mahal (1962)
Hong Kong (1962)
Maya (1961)
Gunga Jumna (1961)
Miss Chalbaaz (1961)
Chhote Nawab (1961)
Sapne Suhane (1961)
Junglee (1961)
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1961)
Dr. Shaitan (1960)
Lal Quila (1960)
Kala Bazar (1960)
Hum Hindustani (1960)
Chhabili (1960)
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Singapore (1960)
Heera Moti (1959)
Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)
Kangan (1959)
Duniya Na Maane (1959)
Duniya Na Mane (1959)
Night Club (1958)
Bhookailas (1958)
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
Sim Sim Marjina (1958)
Khazanchi (1958)
Karigar (1958)
Mr. X (1957)
Yahoodi Ki Ladki (1957)
Coffee House (1957)
Begunah (1957)
Sailaab (1956)
Delhi Durbar (1956)
Naya Aadmi (1956)
Mr. Lambu (1956)
Halaku (1956)
Santosham (1955)
Abe Hayat (1955)
Miss Coca Cola (1955)
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Alibaba and 40 Thieves (1954)
Amber (1952)
Khazana (1951)
Superman
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1938-11-21 (86 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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