Helen

Helen

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1938-11-21 (86 years old)

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

Shagufta Rizvi
Heroine

Heroine (2012)

Movie
Prem's grandma
Marigold

Marigold (2007)

Movie
Anuradha Mathur
Shararat

Shararat (2002)

Movie
Seema's Mother
Akayla

Akayla (1991)

Movie
Dancer (in song "Hai Yeh Kaisa Nasha")
Chorni

Chorni (1982)

Movie
Rita (Master's wife)
Bombay 405 Miles

Bombay 405 Miles (1980)

Movie
Katorani (Bar Girl)
Parmatma

Parmatma (1978)

Movie
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Amar Akbar Anthony

Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)

Movie
Lola - Singer
Saazish

Saazish (1975)

Movie
Rubai (Cabaret Dancer)
Anamika

Anamika (1973)

Movie
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Apradh

Apradh (1972)

Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Adhikar

Adhikar (1971)

Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Parwana

Parwana (1971)

Movie
Kitty D'Costa
Hulchul

Hulchul (1971)

Movie
Hotel Flamingo Dancer
Inspector

Inspector (1970)

Movie
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Yakeen

Yakeen (1969)

Movie
Life-size cardboard cut-out
Pyasi Shaam

Pyasi Shaam (1969)

Movie
Susan Fernandes
Baazi

Baazi (1968)

Movie
Princess Chandravati
Aaya Toofan

Aaya Toofan (1964)

Movie
Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na'
Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal (1963)

Movie
Dancer in Nautanki
Bidesiya

Bidesiya (1963)

Movie
Woman Wooed by Banke
Maya

Maya (1961)

Movie
Malaysian Village Dancer
Singapore

Singapore (1960)

Movie
Dancer (uncredited)
Insaan Jaag Utha

Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)

Movie
wedding entertainer
Kangan

Kangan (1959)

Movie

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1938-11-21 (86 years old)

Birth Place
Yangon, Myanmar

Religion
Church of England

Spouse
Salim Khan

Children
Arpita Khan

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan, Helen Jairag, Helen Ann Richardson Khan, Helen Ann Richardson, Хелен

Awards
Padma Shri in arts

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