Helen

Helen Ann Richardson Khan, known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian 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.

Known For

Sholay
Mohabbatein
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Don
Amar Akbar Anthony
Awaara
Birth Location Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Born 1939-10-22

Movies

Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi
2012
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli
2006
2005
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa as Dhani's Grandmother
2004
Shararat as Anuradha Mathur
2002
Mohabbatein as Miss Monica
2000
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom
1999
Desperately Seeking Helen as Self (archive footage)
1999
1996
1991
1985
1984
1982
1982
Troyee as Bar Dancer
1982
Chorni as Dancer
1982
Shakka as Janki
1981
1981
Bulundi as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1981
Humkadam as Suzie John
1980
Dostana as Sylvia
1980
Bombay 405 Miles as Rita (Master's wife)
1980
Ram Balram as Tara Bai
1980
Abdullah as Item Dancer
1980
Billa as Reena
1980
Garam Khoon as Dancer
1980
Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Bar Singer & Dancer
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Cabaret dancer
1979
The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer)
1979
Jhoota Kahin Ka as Cabaret dancer
1979
Do Shikaari as Bar Dancer
1979
Apna Khoon as Dancer
1978
Phandebaaz as Club Dancer
1978
Don as Kamini
1978
For Your Sake as Shola
1977
Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977
Khoon Pasina as Dancer
1977
Immaan Dharam as Jenny Francis
1977
Aap Beati as Rita
1976
Deewaangee as Kitty
1976
Kalicharan as Dancer
1976
Bairaag as Lucy
1976
Sholay as Gypsy Dancer
1975
Kaala Sona as Chameli
1975
1975
1975
Dharmatma as Dancer
1975
Saazish as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1975
1974
1974
Geetaa Mera Naam as Savitri
1974
Madhosh as Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974
Chhote Sarkar as Kasturi
1974
Ujala Hi Ujala as Dancer / Singer
1974
Anamika as Rubai
1973
Chhalia as Mona
1973
Heera as Dancer
1973
Shareef Budmaash as Carmen / Rita
1973
Bada Kabutar as Dancer
1973
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972
Victoria No. 203 as Girl On Beach
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare as Herself
1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi as Kamini
1972
Punishment as Kitty
1972
1972
Yaar Mere as Rosie
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as Mrs. Reen
1972
Apradh as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972
1972
Kathputli as Roma
1971
Nadaan as Rita Saxena
1971
Preetam as Sarita
1971
1971
1971
Jaane Anjaane as Suzy
1971
Adhikar as Cabaret Dancer
1971
Hulchul as Kitty D'Costa
1971
Scattered Pearls as Club dancer
1971
1971
Caravan as Monica
1971
Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold
1970
Tum Haseen Main Jawan as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970
1970
The Train as Lily
1970
1970
Yakeen as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969
Pyasi Shaam as Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969
Pyar Hi Pyar as Cham Cham
1969
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna as Jenny
1969
1969
1969
1969
Prince as Sophia
1969
1969
Intaquam as Rebecca
1969
Kismat as Nancy
1968
1968
Aulad as Courtesan
1968
1968
Shikar as Veera
1968
1968
Jewel Thief as Helen
1967
Bahu Begum as Courtesan
1967
1967
C.I.D. 909 as Sophia
1967
1967
Night in London as Sue / Jameela
1967
Dil Ne Pukara as Jyoti
1967
Teesri Manzil as Ruby
1966
Tasveer as Alka
1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966
1966
Smuggler as Dancer
1966
1966
1966
1966
Gumnaam as Miss Kitty
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
Cha Cha Cha as Lali
1964
Woh Kaun Thi as Seema
1964
Shabnam as Sabha
1964
1964
Aaya Toofan as Princess Chandavarti
1964
Taj Mahal as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963
1963
1963
1963
Shikari as Shoba
1963
1962
Half Ticket as Stage Dancer
1962
China Town as Suzie
1962
Hawa Mahal as Champakali
1962
1962
Maya as Banke's darling
1961
Gunga Jumna as Courtesan
1961
Miss Chalbaaz as Roopa
1961
Mr. India as Rita
1961
Sapne Suhane as Nimmo dancer
1961
Junglee as Miss Suku
1961
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Cabaret Dancer
1960
Kangan as wedding entertainer
1959
Insaan Jaag Utha as Dancer (uncredited)
1959
1958
Night Club as Special Appearance
1958
Howrah Bridge as Dancer / Singer
1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer
1958
Karigar as Bar Dancer
1958
1957
1956
Santosham as Dancer
1955
Pehli Jhalak as Dancer
1955
Abe Hayat as Dancer
1955
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves as Dancer / Singer
1954
Amber as Dancer
1952
Awaara as Chorus Dancer (uncredited)
1951
1951
Helen hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows