People
Helen
- Name: Helen
- Birthday: 1939-10-22
- Also known as: Helen Jairag Richardson,हेलन,Helen Khan,Miss Helen,Helan,Helen Jairag,Helen Ann Richardson Khan,Helen Ann Richardson,Хелен
- Place of birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
- Popularity: 0.6585
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... Read More
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| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi | 2012-09-21 |
| Jodi Breakers | 2012-03-02 |
| Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... | 2010-11-12 |
| Marigold | 2007-08-17 |
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli | 2006-04-14 |
| Anjaane: The Unkown as Aunty | 2005-12-30 |
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa as Dhani's Grandmother | 2004-09-10 |
| Shararat as Anuradha Mathur | 2002-07-12 |
| Mohabbatein as Miss Monica | 2000-10-27 |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom | 1999-06-18 |
| Desperately Seeking Helen as Self (archive footage) | 1999-06-11 |
| Khamoshi: The Musical as Maria Braganza | 1996-08-09 |
| Akayla as Seema's Mother | 1991-11-08 |
| Bond 303 | 1985-06-19 |
| Pakhandee | 1984-01-06 |
| Ayaash | 1982-10-15 |
| Sawaal | 1982-05-21 |
| Troyee as Bar Dancer | 1982-05-18 |
| Chorni as Dancer | 1982-02-26 |
| Shakka as Janki | 1981-11-06 |
| Sannata | 1981-07-31 |
| Bulundi as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu" | 1981-01-30 |
| Humkadam as Suzie John | 1980-11-07 |
| Dostana as Sylvia | 1980-10-17 |
| Bombay 405 Miles as Rita (Master's wife) | 1980-05-02 |
| Ram Balram as Tara Bai | 1980-04-12 |
| Abdullah as Item Dancer | 1980-03-07 |
| Billa as Reena | 1980-01-26 |
| Garam Khoon as Dancer | 1980-01-01 |
| Raakhi Ki Saugandh | 1979-10-19 |
| Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy | 1979-09-28 |
| Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Bar Singer & Dancer | 1979-07-26 |
| Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Cabaret dancer | 1979-04-14 |
| The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer) | 1979-04-06 |
| Jhoota Kahin Ka as Cabaret dancer | 1979-03-30 |
| Hema Hemeelu as Special appearance | 1979-03-23 |
| Prem Bandhan | 1979-01-19 |
| Do Shikaari as Bar Dancer | 1979-01-01 |
| Apna Khoon as Dancer | 1978-07-31 |
| Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | 1978-07-28 |
| Phandebaaz as Club Dancer | 1978-07-07 |
| Don as Kamini | 1978-05-12 |
| Besharam as Item Dancer | 1978-04-14 |
| Inkaar as Dancer at bar in song | 1977-11-07 |
| Agent Vinod as Lovelina | 1977-07-23 |
| For Your Sake as Shola | 1977-06-07 |
| Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance) | 1977-05-27 |
| Khoon Pasina as Dancer | 1977-01-21 |
| Immaan Dharam as Jenny Francis | 1977-01-07 |
| Aakhri Sajda | 1977-01-01 |
| Kacha Chor | 1977-01-01 |
| Chala Murari Hero Banne as Self | 1977-01-01 |
| Alibaba | 1976-11-12 |
| Aap Beati as Rita | 1976-10-28 |
| Ginny And Johnny | 1976-10-27 |
| Ek Se Badhkar Ek | 1976-09-18 |
| Deewaangee as Kitty | 1976-06-09 |
| Kalicharan as Dancer | 1976-02-07 |
| Bairaag as Lucy | 1976-02-01 |
| Sharafat Chod Di Maine | 1976-01-01 |
| Sholay as Gypsy Dancer | 1975-08-15 |
| Kaala Sona as Chameli | 1975-07-29 |
| Dharmatma as Dancer | 1975-07-25 |
| Andhera | 1975-05-22 |
| Zakhmee | 1975-05-05 |
| Saazish as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship | 1975-01-01 |
| Benaam | 1974-10-18 |
| Jab Andhera Hota Hai as Alka | 1974-06-03 |
| Geetaa Mera Naam as Savitri | 1974-03-24 |
| Madhosh as Mona / Mrs Goldie | 1974-02-27 |
| Chhote Sarkar as Kasturi | 1974-01-01 |
| Ujala Hi Ujala as Dancer / Singer | 1974-01-01 |
| Anamika as Rubai | 1973-05-18 |
| Chhalia as Mona | 1973-05-16 |
| Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls as Herself | 1973-03-01 |
| Sultana Daku | 1973-01-04 |
| Shareef Budmaash as Carmen / Rita | 1973-01-01 |
| Heera as Dancer | 1973-01-01 |
| Khoon Khoon | 1973-01-01 |
| Bada Kabutar as Dancer | 1973-01-01 |
| Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | 1973-01-01 |
| Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche as Bar Dancer (uncredited) | 1972-12-30 |
| Victoria No. 203 as Girl On Beach | 1972-12-08 |
| Gomti Ke Kinare as Herself | 1972-11-22 |
| Mere Jeevan Saathi as Kamini | 1972-09-22 |
| Bhale Huchcha as Item Dancer | 1972-08-10 |
| Sazaa as Kitty | 1972-05-18 |
| Raja Jani | 1972-03-07 |
| Sange Muzhangu | 1972-02-04 |
| Yaar Mere as Rosie | 1972-01-20 |
| Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as Mrs. Reen | 1972-01-01 |
| Dil Daulat Duniya | 1972-01-01 |
| Apradh as Cabaret Dancer / Singer | 1972-01-01 |
| Bindiya aur bandook | 1972-01-01 |
| Pistolwali | 1972-01-01 |
| Kathputli as Roma | 1971-08-28 |
| Nadaan as Rita Saxena | 1971-08-20 |
| Preetam as Sarita | 1971-07-26 |
| Maryada | 1971-07-16 |
| Hulchul as Kitty D'Costa | 1971-06-18 |
| Elaan | 1971-05-19 |
| Jaane Anjaane as Suzy | 1971-05-16 |
| Adhikar as Cabaret Dancer | 1971-04-28 |
| Parwana as Cabaret Dancer | 1971-04-04 |
| Aag Aur Daag | 1971-01-01 |
| Caravan as Monica | 1971-01-01 |
| Hum Tum Aur Woh | 1971-01-01 |
| Man Mandir | 1971-01-01 |
| Scattered Pearls as Club dancer | 1971-01-01 |
| Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold | 1970-11-18 |
| Princess as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number) | 1970-10-02 |
| Tum Haseen Main Jawan as Jina (Ranjeet's wife) | 1970-07-24 |
| Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? as Rita | 1970-05-08 |
| The Train as Lily | 1970-04-09 |
| Ishq Par Zor Nahin | 1970-01-01 |
| Pagla Kahin Ka | 1970-01-01 |
| Inspector | 1970-01-01 |
| Maharaja | 1970-01-01 |
| Sau Saal Beet Gaye | 1970-01-01 |
| Yakeen as Night Club performer (song "Bachke") | 1969-12-31 |
| Pyasi Shaam as Life-size cardboard cut-out | 1969-12-23 |
| Anjan Hai Koyee | 1969-10-31 |
| Pyar Hi Pyar as Cham Cham | 1969-10-17 |
| Talash | 1969-08-09 |
| Shatranj | 1969-01-01 |
| Jahan Pyar Miley | 1969-01-01 |
| Prince as Sophia | 1969-01-01 |
| Intaquam as Rebecca | 1969-01-01 |
| Sachaai | 1969-01-01 |
| Bhai Bahen | 1969-01-01 |
| Lady Killer | 1969-01-01 |
| Pyar Ka Sapna as Jenny | 1969-01-01 |
| Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati as Sherry | 1969-01-01 |
| Toofan | 1969-01-01 |
| Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool as Neelam | 1968-12-31 |
| Kismat as Nancy | 1968-12-31 |
| Aulad as Courtesan | 1968-09-15 |
| Baazi | 1968-05-10 |
| Golden Eyes | 1968-02-06 |
| Kahin Din Kahin Raat as Helen | 1968-01-01 |
| Shikar as Veera | 1968-01-01 |
| Anjaam as Nikita | 1968-01-01 |
| Noorjehan as Dilruba | 1967-12-07 |
| Jewel Thief as Helen | 1967-10-27 |
| Raat Andheri Thi | 1967-09-22 |
| Bahu Begum as Courtesan | 1967-02-03 |
| Jaal | 1967-01-06 |
| Dil Ne Pukara as Jyoti | 1967-01-01 |
| Chand Par Chadayee as Dancer / Singer | 1967-01-01 |
| Dulhan Ek Raat Ki | 1967-01-01 |
| C.I.D. 909 as Sophia | 1967-01-01 |
| Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan | 1967-01-01 |
| Night in London as Sue / Jameela | 1967-01-01 |
| Teesri Manzil as Ruby | 1966-10-21 |
| Tasveer as Alka | 1966-10-02 |
| Insaaf | 1966-07-22 |
| Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi as Dancer / Singer (uncredited) | 1966-01-07 |
| Biradari | 1966-01-04 |
| Dus Lakh | 1966-01-01 |
| Afsana | 1966-01-01 |
| Thakur Jarnail Singh | 1966-01-01 |
| Smuggler as Dancer | 1966-01-01 |
| Badal | 1966-01-01 |
| Kaajal as Courtesan | 1965-12-09 |
| Gumnaam as Miss Kitty | 1965-02-06 |
| Flying Man | 1965-01-01 |
| Tarzan Comes to Delhi | 1965-01-01 |
| Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin | 1965-01-01 |
| Faraar | 1965-01-01 |
| Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain as Shabnam | 1965-01-01 |
| Nishan | 1965-01-01 |
| Cha Cha Cha as Lali | 1964-11-17 |
| Woh Kaun Thi as Seema | 1964-02-07 |
| Aaya Toofan as Princess Chandavarti | 1964-01-01 |
| Shabnam as Sabha | 1964-01-01 |
| Zindagi | 1964-01-01 |
| Taj Mahal as Tawaif/ Court Dancer | 1963-01-31 |
| Parasmani | 1963-01-04 |
| Sunehri Nagin as Princess | 1963-01-01 |
| Kabli Khan as Haseena | 1963-01-01 |
| Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram | 1963-01-01 |
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya as Rita | 1963-01-01 |
| Ustadon Ke Ustad as Rita | 1963-01-01 |
| Shikari as Shoba | 1963-01-01 |
| Bidesiya | 1963-01-01 |
| Dr. Vidya | 1962-11-18 |
| Half Ticket as Stage Dancer | 1962-10-19 |
| China Town as Suzie | 1962-10-05 |
| Hawa Mahal as Champakali | 1962-05-01 |
| Main Chup Rahungi as Menka | 1962-01-01 |
| Maya as Banke's darling | 1961-11-24 |
| Gunga Jumna as Courtesan | 1961-11-10 |
| Junglee as Miss Suku | 1961-10-31 |
| Miss Chalbaaz as Roopa | 1961-07-14 |
| Do Bhai as Courtesan | 1961-07-04 |
| Sapne Suhane as Nimmo dancer | 1961-01-01 |
| Mr. India as Rita | 1961-01-01 |
| Dr. Shaitan | 1960-12-09 |
| Lal Quila | 1960-10-22 |
| Kala Bazar | 1960-09-09 |
| Hum Hindustani | 1960-03-22 |
| Ghunghat | 1960-01-01 |
| Jaali Note | 1960-01-01 |
| Angulimala | 1960-01-01 |
| Superman | 1960-01-01 |
| Tu Nahin Aur Sahi | 1960-01-01 |
| Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Cabaret Dancer | 1960-01-01 |
| Gali Theke Rajpath as Dancer | 1959-07-17 |
| Love Marriage as Dancer (in a special appearance) | 1959-05-29 |
| Duniya Na Mane | 1959-01-01 |
| Insaan Jaag Utha as Dancer (uncredited) | 1959-01-01 |
| Kangan as wedding entertainer | 1959-01-01 |
| Yahudi | 1958-09-05 |
| Night Club as Special Appearance | 1958-07-18 |
| Howrah Bridge as Dancer / Singer | 1958-06-15 |
| Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer | 1958-02-28 |
| Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala | 1958-01-01 |
| Karigar as Bar Dancer | 1958-01-01 |
| Mr. X | 1957-07-19 |
| Yahoodi Ki Ladki | 1957-01-25 |
| Nau Do Gyarah | 1957-01-01 |
| Coffee House | 1957-01-01 |
| Delhi Durbar | 1956-06-13 |
| Halaku | 1956-01-01 |
| Sipahsalar | 1956-01-01 |
| Santosham as Dancer | 1955-12-24 |
| Pehli Jhalak as Dancer | 1955-01-01 |
| Miss Coca Cola | 1955-01-01 |
| Abe Hayat as Dancer | 1955-01-01 |
| Mayurpankh | 1954-04-09 |
| Alibaba and 40 Thieves as Dancer / Singer | 1954-01-01 |
| Amber as Dancer | 1952-01-01 |
| Awaara as Chorus girl | 1951-12-14 |
| Khazana | 1951-04-20 |
