Helen
Acting
Born 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 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.
Films (234)
Heroine
2012
Jodi Breakers
2012
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Marigold
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
Shararat
2002
Mohabbatein
2000
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
Akayla
1991
Bond 303
1985
Pakhandee
1984
Ayaash
1982
Sawaal
1982
Troyee
1982
Chorni
1982
Shakka
1981
Sannata
1981
Bulundi
1981
Humkadam
1980
Dostana
1980
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
Ram Balram
1980
Abdullah
1980
Billa
1980
Garam Khoon
1980
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
The Great Gambler
1979
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
Hema Hemeelu
1979
Prem Bandhan
1979
Do Shikaari
1979
Apna Khoon
1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Phandebaaz
1978
Don
1978
Besharam
1978
Inkaar
1977
Agent Vinod
1977
For Your Sake
1977
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
Khoon Pasina
1977
Immaan Dharam
1977
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Aakhri Sajda
1977
Kacha Chor
1977
Alibaba
1976
Aap Beati
1976
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976
Deewaangee
1976
Kalicharan
1976
Bairaag
1976
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Sholay
1975
Kaala Sona
1975
Dharmatma
1975
Andhera
1975
Zakhmee
1975
Saazish
1975
Benaam
1974
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
Madhosh
1974
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
Chhote Sarkar
1974
Anamika
1973
Chhalia
1973
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
Sultana Daku
1973
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Heera
1973
Khoon Khoon
1973
Bada Kabutar
1973
Shareef Budmaash
1973
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
Victoria No. 203
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
Bhale Huchcha
1972
Sazaa
1972
Raja Jani
1972
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Yaar Mere
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
Pistolwali
1972
Apradh
1972
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
Kathputli
1971
Nadaan
1971
Preetam
1971
Maryada
1971
Hulchul
1971
Elaan
1971
Jaane Anjaane
1971
Adhikar
1971
Parwana
1971
Scattered Pearls
1971
Caravan
1971
Man Mandir
1971
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
Bombay Talkie
1970
Princess
1970
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
The Train
1970
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Inspector
1970
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Maharaja
1970
Yakeen
1969
Pyasi Shaam
1969
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
Talash
1969
Bhai Bahen
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Intaquam
1969
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
Prince
1969
Shatranj
1969
Sachaai
1969
Toofan
1969
Lady Killer
1969
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
Kismat
1968
Aulad
1968
Baazi
1968
Golden Eyes
1968
Anjaam
1968
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
Shikar
1968
Noorjehan
1967
Jewel Thief
1967
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Bahu Begum
1967
Jaal
1967
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
C.I.D. 909
1967
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
Night in London
1967
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Chand Par Chadayee
1967
Teesri Manzil
1966
Tasveer
1966
Insaaf
1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
Biradari
1966
Dus Lakh
1966
Afsana
1966
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Smuggler
1966
Badal
1966
Kaajal
1965
Gumnaam
1965
Faraar
1965
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
Nishan
1965
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Flying Man
1965
Cha Cha Cha
1964
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
Zindagi
1964
Shabnam
1964
Aaya Toofan
1964
Taj Mahal
1963
Parasmani
1963
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
Shikari
1963
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
Bidesiya
1963
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Kabli Khan
1963
Sunehri Nagin
1963
Dr. Vidya
1962
Half Ticket
1962
China Town
1962
Hawa Mahal
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
Maya
1961
Gunga Jumna
1961
Junglee
1961
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
Do Bhai
1961
Mr. India
1961
Sapne Suhane
1961
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Lal Quila
1960
Kala Bazar
1960
Hum Hindustani
1960
Angulimala
1960
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
Jaali Note
1960
Ghunghat
1960
Superman
1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
Love Marriage
1959
Kangan
1959
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
Yahudi
1958
Night Club
1958
Howrah Bridge
1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
Karigar
1958
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
Mr. X
1957
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
Coffee House
1957
Delhi Durbar
1956
Halaku
1956
Sipahsalar
1956
Santosham
1955
Abe Hayat
1955
Pehli Jhalak
1955
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Mayurpankh
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
Amber
1952
Awaara
1951
Khazana
1951