
Helen
Born: 1939-10-22
Place of Birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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

Ek Se Badhkar Ek

Mohabbatein

Bhai Bahen

Tarzan Comes to Delhi

Sau Saal Beet Gaye

Sharafat Chod Di Maine

Night Club

Sultana Daku

Jewel Thief

Kacha Chor

Sholay

Bombay Talkie

Shareef Budmaash

Dr. Vidya

Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala

Aaya Toofan

Aakhri Sajda

Aap Beati

Jodi Breakers

Sapne Suhane

Hulchul

Abdullah

Heroine

Kabli Khan

Khoon Pasina

Mr. India

Prem Bandhan

Sannata

Jaane Anjaane

Troyee

Bidesiya

Madhosh

Marigold

Kaajal

Insaaf

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

Mr. X

Bada Kabutar

Yahudi

Preetam

Noorjehan

Do Bhai

Kaala Sona

For Your Sake

Intaquam

Miss Chalbaaz

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

Tasveer

Sazaa

Duniya Na Mane

Amar Akbar Anthony

Chhalia

Halaku

Dr. Shaitan

Chorni

Afsana

Parasmani

China Town

Shabnam

Nadaan

Dus Lakh

Phandebaaz

Hum Hindustani

Love Marriage

Yakeen

Saazish

Faraar

Humkadam

Kalicharan

Kismat

Taj Mahal

Andhera

Shikari

Bairaag

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Bulundi

Ram Balram

Heera

Benaam

Sachaai

Shararat

Ayaash

Caravan

Toofan

Tum Haseen Main Jawan

Raja Jani

Nishan

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

Apradh

Gumnaam

Jahan Pyar Miley

Apna Khoon

The Great Gambler

Abe Hayat

Inkaar

Lal Quila

Delhi Durbar

Pakhandee

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

Victoria No. 203

Dharmatma

Akayla

Mere Jeevan Saathi

Bahu Begum

Jaal

Immaan Dharam

Teesri Manzil

Zakhmee

Santosham

Maryada

Awaara

Shikar

Talash

The Train

Ghunghat

Biradari

Adhikar

Gali Theke Rajpath

Junglee

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

Kala Bazar

Ishq Par Zor Nahin

Gunga Jumna

Maya

Kahin Din Kahin Raat

Princess

Elaan

Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin

Shakka

Nau Do Gyarah

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

Superman

Bond 303

Amber

Half Ticket

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

Baazi

Pehli Jhalak

Pagla Kahin Ka

Geetaa Mera Naam

Badal

Hawa Mahal

Yahoodi Ki Ladki

Hum Tum Aur Woh

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

Ginny And Johnny

Miss Coca Cola

C.I.D. 909

Jhoota Kahin Ka

Anjaam

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

Main Chup Rahungi

Don

Smuggler

Alibaba

Dil Ne Pukara

Pyar Hi Pyar

Raakhi Ki Saugandh

Khamoshi: The Musical

Golden Eyes

Do Shikaari

Cha Cha Cha

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

Prince

Anamika

Jab Andhera Hota Hai

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

Dil Daulat Duniya

Besharam

Dostana

Aag Aur Daag

Anjaane: The Unkown

Woh Kaun Thi

Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

Ujala Hi Ujala

Sawaal

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

Aulad

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Billa

Thakur Jarnail Singh

Deewaangee

Sunehri Nagin

Gomti Ke Kinare

Khoon Khoon

Howrah Bridge

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

Night in London

Anjan Hai Koyee

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

Lady Killer

Raat Andheri Thi

Khazana

Bhale Huchcha

Pistolwali

Pyasi Shaam

Zindagi

Kangan

Ustadon Ke Ustad

Agent Vinod

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

Chhote Sarkar

Shatranj

Coffee House

Chand Par Chadayee

Garam Khoon

Pyar Ka Sapna

Man Mandir

Inspector

Sange Muzhangu

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

Yaar Mere

Sipahsalar

Mayurpankh

Angulimala

Jaali Note

Kathputli

Insaan Jaag Utha

Bombay 405 Miles

Karigar
