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