Acting
Helen
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam cinema · 233 credits
Born
22 October 1939 (age 87)
Birthplace
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Also known as Helen Jairag Richardson · हेलन · Helen Khan · Miss Helen · Helan · Helen Jairag
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.
Known for
Filmography
Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
as Kitty Kohli
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
as Dhani's Grandmother
Shararat
as Anuradha Mathur
Mohabbatein
as Miss Monica
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Sameer's mom
Khamoshi: The Musical
as Maria Braganza
Akayla
as Seema's Mother
Chorni
as Dancer
Troyee
as Bar Dancer
Shakka
as Janki
Bulundi
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Humkadam
as Suzie John
Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
Dostana
as Sylvia
Abdullah
as Item Dancer
Bombay 405 Miles
as Rita (Master's wife)
Garam Khoon
as Dancer
Billa
as Reena
Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Jhoota Kahin Ka
as Cabaret dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
as Cabaret dancer
Hema Hemeelu
as Special appearance
Don
as Kamini
Apna Khoon
as Dancer
Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
Besharam
as Item Dancer
Khoon Pasina
as Dancer
For Your Sake
as Shola
Immaan Dharam
as Jenny Francis
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Agent Vinod
as Lovelina
Inkaar
as Dancer at bar in song
Bairaag
as Lucy
Aap Beati
as Rita
Deewaangee
as Kitty
Kalicharan
as Dancer
Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Kaala Sona
as Chameli
Dharmatma
as Dancer
Ujala Hi Ujala
as Dancer / Singer
Chhote Sarkar
as Kasturi
Geetaa Mera Naam
as Savitri
Madhosh
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Heera
as Dancer
Chhalia
as Mona
Bada Kabutar
as Dancer
Shareef Budmaash
as Carmen / Rita
Anamika
as Rubai
Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
Yaar Mera
as Rosie
Sazaa
as Kitty
Mere Jeevan Saathi
as Kamini
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Gomti Ke Kinare
as Herself
Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
Kathputli
as Roma
Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
Bikhare Moti
1971
Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
Preetam
as Sarita
Jaane Anjaane
as Suzy
Elaan
Actor
Caravan
as Monica
Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
Parwana
as Cabaret Dancer
Princess
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
The Train
as Lily
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Pyar Ka Sapna
as Jenny
Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Intaquam
as Rebecca
Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
Prince
as Sophia
Baazi
Actor
Anjaam
as Nikita
Aulad
as Courtesan
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
as Neelam
Shikar
as Veera
Kismat
as Nancy
Jaal
Actor
C.I.D. 909
as Sophia
Jewel Thief
as Helen
Dil Ne Pukara
as Jyoti
Night in London
as Sue / Jameela
Bahu Begum
as Courtesan
Noorjehan
as Dilruba
Chand Par Chadayee
as Dancer / Singer
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Tasveer
as Alka
Smuggler
as Dancer
Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
Love and Murder
as Juliet
Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
Kaajal
as Courtesan
Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
Cha Cha Cha
as Lali
Shabnam
as Sabha
Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
Shikari
as Shoba
Taj Mahal
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Kabli Khan
as Haseena
Sunehri Nagin
as Princess
Half Ticket
as Stage Dancer
China Town
as Suzie
Hawa Mahal
as Champakali
Main Chup Rahungi
as Menka
Junglee
as Miss Suku
Gunga Jumna
as Courtesan
Sapne Suhane
as Nimmo dancer
Mr. India
as Rita
Maya
as Banke's darling
Do Bhai
as Courtesan
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Cabaret Dancer
Ghunghat
as Dancer
Kangan
as wedding entertainer
Gali Theke Rajpath
as Dancer
Love Marriage
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Insaan Jaag Utha
as Dancer (uncredited)
Night Club
as Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
as Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
Karigar
as Bar Dancer
Mr. X
Actor
Marma Veeran
as Narthaki (special appearance)
Abe Hayat
as Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
as Dancer
Santosham
as Dancer
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Dancer / Singer
Amber
as Dancer
Awaara
as Chorus girl