Helen
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.
Acted in
Angry Young Men
2024
as Self
Brown
2023
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
Jodi Breakers
2012
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Marigold
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
as Aunty
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
Mohabbatein
2000
as Miss Monica
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as maria
Akayla
1991
Bond 303
1985
Pakhandee
1984
Ayaash
1982
Sawaal
1982
Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer
Chorni
1982
as Dancer
Shakka
1981
as Janki
Sannata
1981
Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Humkadam
1980
as Suzie John
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
as Rita (Master's wife)
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
Billa
1980
as Reena
Garam Khoon
1980
as Dancer
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Suzy
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Prem Bandhan
1979
Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer
Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer
Don
1978
as Kamini
Agent Vinod
1977
as Lovelina
For Your Sake
1977
as Shola
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Aakhri Sajda
1977
Aap Beati
1976
as Rita
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Kalicharan
1976
as Dancer
Bairaag
1976
as Lucy
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Sholay
1975
as Gypsy Dancer
Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
Andhera
1975
Zakhmee
1975
Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Benaam
1974
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
as Alka
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
as Dancer / Singer
Chhote Sarkar
1974
as Kasturi
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
Chhalia
1973
as Mona
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
as Herself
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Heera
1973
as Dancer
Khoon Khoon
1973
Bada Kabutar
1973
as Dancer
Shareef Budmaash
1973
as Carmen / Rita
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Victoria No. 203
1972
as Girl On Beach
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Herself
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
as Kamini
Bhale Huchcha
1972
as Item Dancer
Punishment
1972
as Kitty
Raja Jani
1972
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Yaar Mere
1972
as Rosie
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
as Mrs. Reen
Pistolwali
1972
Apradh
1972
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
Kathputli
1971
as Roma
Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena
Preetam
1971
as Sarita
Conduct
1971
Elaan
1971
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
Adhikar
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
Scattered Pearls
1971
as Club dancer
Caravan
1971
as Monica
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Man Mandir
1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
Princess
1970
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita
The Train
1970
as Lily
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Inspector
1970
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Maharaja
1970
Yakeen
1969
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Pyasi Shaam
1969
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
Talash
1969
Bhai Bahen
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
as Jenny
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Intaquam
1969
as Rebecca
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry
Prince
1969
as Sophia
Shatranj
1969
Sachaai
1969
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam
Kismat
1968
as Nancy
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
Baazi
1968
Golden Eyes
1968
Anjaam
1968
as Nikita
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
as Helen
Shikar
1968
as Veera
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Bahu Begum
1967
as Courtesan
Jaal
1967
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
as Jyoti
Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela
Noorjehan
1967
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
Tasveer
1966
as Alka
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Biradari
1966
Dus Lakh
1966
Afsana
1966
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Smuggler
1966
as Dancer
Badal
1966
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
Faraar
1965
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Kaajal
1965
Nishan
1965
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Cha Cha Cha
1964
as Lali
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
Zindagi
1964
Shabnam
1964
as Sabha
Aaya Toofan
1964
as Princess Chandavarti
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Parasmani
1963
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
as Rita
Shikari
1963
as Shoba
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
as Rita
Bidesiya
1963
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Dr. Vidya
1962
Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer
China Town
1962
as Suzie
Hawa Mahal
1962
as Champakali
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
Maya
1961
as Banke's darling
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
as Roopa
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
Sapne Suhane
1961
as Nimmo dancer
Mr. India
1961
as Rita
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
as Cabaret Dancer
Jaali Note
1960
Ghunghat
1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
as Dancer
Kangan
1959
as wedding entertainer
Duniya Na Maane
1959
Love Marriage
1959
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Duniya Na Mane
1959
as Stage Dancer
Yahudi
1958
Night Club
1958
as Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Karigar
1958
as Bar Dancer
Mr. X
1957
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
Coffee House
1957
Delhi Durbar
1956
Halaku
1956
Santosham
1955
as Dancer
Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
1955
as Dancer
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Mayurpankh
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
as Dancer / Singer
Amber
1952
as Dancer
Khazana
1951
