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.
Acted in 234
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2012
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
Jodi Breakers
Movie
- 2010
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Movie
2000s
- 2007
Marigold
Movie
- 2006
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli
- 2005
Anjaane: The Unkown
Aunty
- 2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother
- 2002
Shararat
Anuradha Mathur
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
- 1991
1980s
- 1985
Bond 303
Movie
- 1984
Pakhandee
Movie
- 1982
Ayaash
Movie
Troyee
Bar Dancer
Chorni
Dancer
- 1981
Shakka
Janki
Sannata
Movie
Bulundi
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
- 1980
Humkadam
Suzie John
Bombay 405 Miles
Rita (Master's wife)
Ram Balram
Tara Bai
Abdullah
Item Dancer
Billa
Reena
Garam Khoon
Dancer
1970s
- 1979
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Movie
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Suzy
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bar Singer & Dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Cabaret dancer
The Great Gambler
Monica (Dancer)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Cabaret dancer
Hema Hemeelu
Special appearance
Prem Bandhan
Movie
Do Shikaari
Bar Dancer
- 1978
Apna Khoon
Dancer
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Movie
Phandebaaz
Club Dancer
Don
Kamini
Besharam
Item Dancer
- 1977
Inkaar
Dancer at bar in song
Agent Vinod
Lovelina
For Your Sake
Shola
Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Khoon Pasina
Dancer
Immaan Dharam
Jenny Francis
Aakhri Sajda
Movie
Kacha Chor
Movie
- 1976
Alibaba
Movie
Aap Beati
Rita
Ginny And Johnny
Movie
One Better Than the Other
Movie
Deewaangee
Kitty
Kalicharan
Dancer
Bairaag
Lucy
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Movie
- 1975
Kaala Sona
Chameli
Dharmatma
Dancer
Andhera
Movie
Zakhmee
Movie
Saazish
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
- 1974
Benaam
Movie
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Alka
Geetaa Mera Naam
Savitri
Madhosh
Mona / Mrs Goldie
Ujala Hi Ujala
Dancer / Singer
Chhote Sarkar
Kasturi
- 1973
Chhalia
Mona
Sultana Daku
Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Movie
Heera
Dancer
Bada Kabutar
Dancer
Shareef Budmaash
Carmen / Rita
Taxi Driver
Movie
- 1972
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Victoria No. 203
Girl On Beach
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Kamini
Bhale Huchcha
Item Dancer
Sazaa
Kitty
Raja Jani
Movie
Sange Muzhangu
Movie
Yaar Mera
Rosie
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Mrs. Reen
Pistolwali
Movie
Apradh
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Dil Daulat Duniya
Movie
- 1971
Kathputli
Roma
Nadaan
Rita Saxena
Preetam
Sarita
Maryada
Movie
Hulchul
Kitty D'Costa
Jaane Anjaane
Suzy
Adhikar
Cabaret Dancer
Parwana
Cabaret Dancer
Caravan
Monica
Aag Aur Daag
Movie
Man Mandir
Movie
Hum Tum Aur Woh
Movie
- 1970
Bombay Talkie
Heroine in Gold
Princess
(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Rita
The Train
Lily
Pagla Kahin Ka
Movie
Inspector
Movie
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Movie
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Pyasi Shaam
Life-size cardboard cut-out
Anjan Hai Koyee
Movie
Pyar Hi Pyar
Cham Cham
Talash
Movie
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
Yasmin
Bhai Bahen
Movie
Pyar Ka Sapna
Jenny
Jahan Pyar Miley
Movie
Intaquam
Rebecca
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Sherry
Shatranj
Movie
Sachaai
Movie
Toofan
Movie
Lady Killer
Movie
- 1968
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Neelam
Kismat
Nancy
Aulad
Courtesan
Baazi
Movie
Golden Eyes
Movie
Anjaam
Nikita
Shikar
Veera
- 1967
Noorjehan
Dilruba
Jewel Thief
Helen
Raat Andheri Thi
Movie
Bahu Begum
Courtesan
Jaal
Movie
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Movie
C.I.D. 909
Sophia
Dil Ne Pukara
Jyoti
Night in London
Sue / Jameela
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Movie
Chand Par Chadayee
Dancer / Singer
- 1966
Teesri Manzil
Ruby
Tasveer
Alka
Insaaf
Movie
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Biradari
Movie
Dus Lakh
Movie
Afsana
Movie
Thakur Jarnail Singh
Movie
Smuggler
Dancer
Badal
Movie
Love and Murder
Juliet
Sarhadi Lutera
Movie
- 1965
Kaajal
Courtesan
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
Movie
Gumnaam
Miss Kitty
Faraar
Movie
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Shabnam
Nishan
Movie
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Movie
Flying Man
Movie
Shankar Sita Ansuya
Dancer
- 1964
Cha Cha Cha
Lali
Woh Kaun Thi
Seema
Zindagi
Movie
Shabnam
Sabha
Aaya Toofan
Princess Chandavarti
- 1963
Taj Mahal
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Parasmani
Movie
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Rita
Shikari
Shoba
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Rita
Bidesiya
Movie
Kabli Khan
Haseena
Sunehri Nagin
Princess
Harishchandra Taramati
Dancer
- 1962
Dr. Vidya
Movie
Half Ticket
Stage Dancer
China Town
Suzie
Hawa Mahal
Champakali
Main Chup Rahungi
Menka
- 1961
Maya
Banke's darling
Gunga Jumna
Courtesan
Junglee
Miss Suku
Miss Chalbaaz
Roopa
Do Bhai
Courtesan
Sapne Suhane
Nimmo dancer
Mr. India
Rita
- 1960
Dr. Shaitan
Movie
Lal Quila
Movie
Kala Bazar
Movie
Hum Hindustani
Movie
Angulimala
Movie
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Cabaret Dancer
Jaali Note
Movie
Ghunghat
Dancer
Superman
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Gali Theke Rajpath
Dancer
Love Marriage
Dancer (in a special appearance)
Kangan
wedding entertainer
Duniya Na Mane
Movie
Insaan Jaag Utha
Dancer (uncredited)
- 1958
Yahudi
Movie
Night Club
Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Dancer / Singer
Karigar
Bar Dancer
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
Movie
- 1957
Mr. X
Movie
Nau Do Gyarah
Movie
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
Movie
Coffee House
Movie
Naag Mani
Movie
- 1956
Marma Veeran
Narthaki (special appearance)
Delhi Durbar
Movie
Halaku
Movie
Sipahsalar
Movie
- 1955
Santosham
Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
Dancer
Miss Coca Cola
Movie
- 1954
Mayurpankh
Movie
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Dancer / Singer
- 1952
Amber
Dancer
- 1951
Khazana
Movie
Appearances6
2020s
- 2024
Angry Young Men
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2004
1970s
- 1973
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Herself
- 1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Herself