Helen
Born: 1939-10-22
• Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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.
Filmography
Heroine
Jodi Breakers
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Marigold
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Anjaane: The Unkown
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Shararat
Mohabbatein
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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Desperately Seeking Helen
Khamoshi: The Musical
Akayla
Bond 303
Pakhandee
Ayaash
Sawaal
Troyee
Chorni
Shakka
Sannata
Bulundi
Humkadam
Dostana
Bombay 405 Miles
Ram Balram
Abdullah
Billa
Garam Khoon
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
The Great Gambler
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Hema Hemeelu
Prem Bandhan
Do Shikaari
Apna Khoon
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Phandebaaz
Don
Besharam
Inkaar
Agent Vinod
For Your Sake
Amar Akbar Anthony
Khoon Pasina
Immaan Dharam
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Chala Murari Hero Banne
Aakhri Sajda
Kacha Chor
Alibaba
Aap Beati
Ginny And Johnny
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Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Deewaangee
Kalicharan
Bairaag
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Sholay
Kaala Sona
Dharmatma
Andhera
Zakhmee
Saazish
Benaam
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Geetaa Mera Naam
Madhosh
Ujala Hi Ujala
Chhote Sarkar
Anamika
Chhalia
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Sultana Daku
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Heera
Khoon Khoon
Bada Kabutar
Shareef Budmaash
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Victoria No. 203
Gomti Ke Kinare
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Bhale Huchcha
Sazaa
Raja Jani
Sange Muzhangu
Yaar Mere
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Pistolwali
Apradh
Dil Daulat Duniya
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Bindiya aur bandook
Kathputli
Nadaan
Preetam
Maryada
Hulchul