Helen
Acting Born Oct 22, 1939 Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar] 24 credits
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.
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- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Herself
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Brown (2026) as Aunt Bertha
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Mohabbatein (2000) as Miss Monica
- Sholay (1975) as Gypsy Dancer
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as Sameer's mom
- Don (1978) as Kamini
- Awaara (1951) as Chorus girl
- Marigold (2007)
- Heroine (2012) as Shagufta Rizvi
- Caravan (1971) as Monica
- Dostana (1980) as Sylvia
- Hulchul (1971) as Kitty D'Costa
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
- Teesri Manzil (1966) as Ruby
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) as Kitty Kohli
- Ram Balram (1980) as Tara Bai
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) as Dhani's Grandmother
- Hema Hemeelu (1979) as Special appearance
- Howrah Bridge (1958) as Dancer / Singer
- Apna Khoon (1978) as Dancer
- Akayla (1991) as Seema's Mother