Helen

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Helen

Acting 86 October 22, 1939

Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

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…

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The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

7.0 2016 TV Show
Sholay

Sholay

7.1 1975 Movie
Mohabbatein

Mohabbatein

7.1 2000 Movie
Indian Idol

Indian Idol

5.7 2004 TV Show
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

6.4 1999 Movie
Comedy Nights Bachao

Comedy Nights Bachao

6.3 2015 TV Show
Don

Don

6.6 1978 Movie
Amar Akbar Anthony

Amar Akbar Anthony

6.9 1977 Movie
Awaara

Awaara

7.2 1951 Movie
Heroine

Heroine

5.0 2012 Movie
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

5.2 2006 Movie
Gumnaam

Gumnaam

6.0 1965 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Brown

    TV show Aunt Bertha

  2. 2024
    Angry Young Men

    TV show Self

  3. 2016
    The Kapil Sharma Show

    TV show Self

  4. 2015
    Comedy Nights Bachao

    TV show Self

  5. 2012
    Heroine

    Movie Shagufta Rizvi

  6. 2012
    Jodi Breakers

    Movie

  7. 2010
    Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

    Movie

  8. 2007
    Marigold

    Movie

  9. 2006
    Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

    Movie Kitty Kohli

  10. 2005
    Anjaane: The Unkown

    Movie Aunty

  11. 2004
    Indian Idol

    TV show Self

  12. 2004
    Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

    Movie Dhani's Grandmother

  13. 2002
    Shararat

    Movie Anuradha Mathur

  14. 2000
    Mohabbatein

    Movie Miss Monica

  15. 1999
    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    Movie Sameer's mom

  16. 1999
    Desperately Seeking Helen

    Movie Self (archive footage)

More credits
  1. 1997
    Aakhri Sanghursh

    Movie Meena

  2. 1996
    Khamoshi: The Musical

    Movie Maria Braganza

  3. 1991
    Akayla

    Movie Seema's Mother

  4. 1985
    Bond 303

    Movie

  5. 1984
    Pakhandee

    Movie

  6. 1982
    Ayaash

    Movie

  7. 1982
    Sawaal

    Movie

  8. 1982
    Troyee

    Movie Bar Dancer

  9. 1982
    Chorni

    Movie Dancer

  10. 1981
    Shakka

    Movie Janki

  11. 1981
    Sannata

    Movie

  12. 1981
    Bulundi

    Movie Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"

  13. 1980
    Humkadam

    Movie Suzie John

  14. 1980
    Dostana

    Movie Sylvia

  15. 1980
    Bombay 405 Miles

    Movie Rita (Master's wife)

  16. 1980
    Ram Balram

    Movie Tara Bai

  17. 1980
    Abdullah

    Movie Item Dancer

  18. 1980
    Billa

    Movie Reena

  19. 1980
    Garam Khoon

    Movie Dancer

  20. 1979
    Raakhi Ki Saugandh

    Movie

  21. 1979
    Lahu Ke Do Rang

    Movie Suzy

  22. 1979
    Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

    Movie Bar Singer & Dancer

  23. 1979
    Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

    Movie Cabaret dancer

  24. 1979
    The Great Gambler

    Movie Monica (Dancer)