Helen
Birthday
1939/10/22 (85 years old)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Also know as
Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan, Helen Jairag, Helen Ann Richardson Khan, Helen Ann Richardson, Хелен
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 in...Read more
Acting
(1967) Jaal
as ---
(1978) Don
as Kamini
(1964) Zindagi
as ---
(1967) Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
as ---
(1965) Faraar
as ---
(1974) Ujala Hi Ujala
as Dancer / Singer
(1969) Bhai Bahen
as ---
(1971) Nadaan
as Rita Saxena
(1974) Jab Andhera Hota Hai
as Alka
(1982) Chorni
as Dancer
(1981) Shakka
as Janki
(1980) Humkadam
as Suzie John
(1974) Chhote Sarkar
as Kasturi
(2006) Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
as Kitty Kohli
(1960) Angulimala
as ---
(1973) Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
as ---
(1965) Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
(1957) Nau Do Gyarah
as ---
(2012) Jodi Breakers
as ---
(1977) Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Self
(1980) Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
(1996) Khamoshi: The Musical
as maria
(1972) Victoria No. 203
as Girl On Beach
(1967) Raat Andheri Thi
as ---
(1977) Khoon Pasina
as Dancer
(1958) Night Club
as Special Appearance
(1980) Dostana
as Sylvia
(1957) Mr. X
as ---
(1960) Dr. Shaitan
as ---
(1961) Miss Chalbaaz
as Roopa
(1979) Lahu Ke Do Rang
as Suzy
(1970) Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
as Rita
(2012) Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
(1972) Sange Muzhangu
as ---
(1971) Kathputli
as Roma
(1966) Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
(1976) Sharafat Chod Di Maine
as ---
(1956) Delhi Durbar
as ---
(1966) Dus Lakh
as ---
(1969) Pyar Ka Sapna
as Jenny
(1964) Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
(1977) Aakhri Sajda
as ---
(1966) Afsana
as ---
(1980) Abdullah
as Item Dancer
(1968) Baazi
as ---
(1979) Do Shikaari
as Bar Dancer
(1978) Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
as ---
(1964) Cha Cha Cha
as Lali
(1951) Khazana
as ---
(1957) Coffee House
as ---
(1967) C.I.D. 909
as Sophia
(1960) Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
as ---
(1955) Abe Hayat
as Dancer
(1984) Pakhandee
as ---
(1961) Junglee
as Miss Suku
(1972) Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
as Mrs. Reen
(1971) Hulchul
as Kitty D'Costa
(1960) Lal Quila
as ---
(1969) Pyasi Shaam
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
(1966) Thakur Jarnail Singh
as ---
(1961) Gunga Jumna
as Courtesan
(1973) Heera
as Dancer
(1955) Pehli Jhalak
as Dancer
(1955) Santosham
as Dancer
(1966) Tasveer
as Alka
(1966) Biradari
as ---
(1966) Smuggler
as Dancer
(1969) Yakeen
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
(1969) Jahan Pyar Miley
as ---
(1972) Yaar Mere
as Rosie
(1976) Bairaag
as Lucy
(1981) Bulundi
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
(2010) Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
as ---
(1985) Bond 303
as ---
(1971) Scattered Pearls
as Club dancer
(1964) Shabnam
as Sabha
(1971) Preetam
as Sarita
(1980) Bombay 405 Miles
as Rita (Master's wife)
(1973) Chhalia
as Mona
(1963) Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
as Rita
(1969) Intaquam
as Rebecca
(1980) Garam Khoon
as Dancer
(1972) Punishment
as Kitty
(1973) Khoon Khoon
as ---
(1975) Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
(1977) For Your Sake
as Shola
Superman
as ---
(1959) Kangan
as wedding entertainer
(1968) Golden Eyes
as ---
(1977) Immaan Dharam
as Jenny Francis
(1968) Anjaam
as Nikita
(1970) Princess
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
(1959) Gali Theke Rajpath
as Dancer
(1970) Pagla Kahin Ka
as ---
(1962) Half Ticket
as Stage Dancer
(1971) Jaane Anjaane
as Suzy
(1968) Aulad
as Courtesan
(1970) Inspector
as ---
(1975) Zakhmee
as ---
(1968) Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
as Neelam
(1976) Aap Beati
as Rita
(1964) Aaya Toofan
as Princess Chandavarti
(1971) Elaan
as ---
(1972) Mere Jeevan Saathi
as Kamini
(1975) Saazish
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
(1974) Geetaa Mera Naam
as Savitri
(1973) Bada Kabutar
as Dancer
(1976) Deewaangee
as Kitty
(1975) Kaala Sona
as Chameli
(1999) Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Sameer's mom
(1973) Shareef Budmaash
as Carmen / Rita
(1972) Pistolwali
as ---
(1970) The Train
as Lily
(1969) Talash
as ---
(1965) Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
as ---
(1960) Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Cabaret Dancer
(1976) Kalicharan
as Dancer
(1971) Caravan
as Monica
(1975) Andhera
as ---
(1972) Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
(1952) Amber
as Dancer
(1954) Mayurpankh
as ---
(1954) Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Dancer / Singer
(1955) Miss Coca Cola
as ---
(1958) Howrah Bridge
as Dancer / Singer
(1958) Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
(1963) Shikari
as Shoba
(1967) Jewel Thief
as Helen
(1972) Apradh
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
(1975) Dharmatma
as Dancer
(1977) Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
(1979) The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
(2000) Mohabbatein
as Miss Monica
(1963) Ustadon Ke Ustad
as Rita
(1970) Tum Haseen Main Jawan
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
(1960) Hum Hindustani
as ---
(1979) Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
as Bar Singer & Dancer
(1956) Halaku
as ---
(1958) Yahudi
as ---
(1968) Kahin Din Kahin Raat
as Helen
(1972) Dil Daulat Duniya
as ---
(1967) Dil Ne Pukara
as Jyoti
(1979) Prem Bandhan
as ---
(2005) Anjaane: The Unkown
as Aunty
(1969) Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
as Sherry
(1969) Pyar Hi Pyar
as Cham Cham
(1974) Madhosh
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
(1979) Jhoota Kahin Ka
as Cabaret dancer
(1965) Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
as Shabnam
(1978) Apna Khoon
as Dancer
(1982) Sawaal
as ---
(1970) Ishq Par Zor Nahin
as ---
(1978) Phandebaaz
as Club Dancer
(2004) Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
as Dhani's Grandmother
(1963) Parasmani
as ---
(1967) Night in London
as Sue / Jameela
(1967) Bahu Begum
as Courtesan
(1982) Troyee
as Bar Dancer
(1962) China Town
as Suzie
(1980) Billa
as Reena
(1966) Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
(1973) Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
as Herself
(1991) Akayla
as ---
(1965) Kaajal
as ---
(1963) Bidesiya
as ---
(1969) Prince
as Sophia
(1967) Noorjehan
as ---
(1973) Anamika
as Rubai
(1968) Shikar
as Veera
(1969) Shatranj
as ---
(1970) Bombay Talkie
as Heroine in Gold
(1976) Ek Se Badhkar Ek
as ---
(1971) Aag Aur Daag
as ---
(1959) Duniya Na Maane
as ---
(1966) Badal
as ---
(1960) Jaali Note
as ---
(1960) Ghunghat
as ---
(1965) Nishan
as ---
(1971) Hum Tum Aur Woh
as ---
(1971) Man Mandir
as ---
(1970) Sau Saal Beet Gaye
as ---
(1971) Conduct
as ---
(1970) Maharaja
as ---
(1959) Love Marriage
as ---
(1963) Taj Mahal
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
(1962) Hawa Mahal
as Champakali
(1999) Desperately Seeking Helen
as Self (archive footage)
(1967) Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
as ---
(1961) Sapne Suhane
as Nimmo dancer
(1961) Mr. India
as Rita
(1972) Gomti Ke Kinare
as Herself
(1971) Adhikar
as Cabaret Dancer
(1969) Sachaai
as ---
(1972) Raja Jani
as ---
(1981) Sannata
as ---
(1979) Raakhi Ki Saugandh
as ---
(1974) Benaam
as ---
(1979) Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
as Cabaret dancer
(1960) Kala Bazar
as ---
(1962) Dr. Vidya
as ---
(1959) Insaan Jaag Utha
as Dancer (uncredited)
(1965) Tarzan Comes to Delhi
as ---
(1982) Ayaash
as ---
(1963) Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
as ---
(1958) Karigar
as Bar Dancer
(1968) Kismat
as Nancy
(1961) Maya
as Banke's darling
(2007) Marigold
as ---
(1962) Main Chup Rahungi
as Menka
(2002) Shararat
as Anuradha Mathur
(1959) Duniya Na Mane
as Stage Dancer
(1957) Yahoodi Ki Ladki
as ---
(1972) Bhale Huchcha
as Item Dancer
(1969) Anjan Hai Koyee
as ---
(1977) Agent Vinod
as Lovelina
(1972) Bindiya aur bandook
as ---
(1961) Do Bhai
as Courtesan
(1976) Ginny And Johnny
as ---
(2023) Brown
as ---
(2016) The Kapil Sharma Show
as Herself
(2015) Comedy Nights Bachao
as Self
(2024) Angry Young Men
as Self