Helen
Acting
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
Brown
2026 · Series
Angry Young Men
2024 · Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Series
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015 · Series
Heroine
2012 · Movie
Jodi Breakers
2012 · Movie
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010 · Movie
Marigold
2007 · Movie
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006 · Movie
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005 · Movie
Indian Idol
2004 · Series
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004 · Movie
Shararat
2002 · Movie
Mohabbatein
2000 · Movie
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999 · Movie
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999 · Movie
Aakhri Sanghursh
1997 · Movie
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996 · Movie
Akayla
1991 · Movie
Bond 303
1985 · Movie
Pakhandee
1984 · Movie
Ayaash
1982 · Movie
Sawaal
1982 · Movie
Troyee
1982 · Movie
Chorni
1982 · Movie
Shakka
1981 · Movie
Sannata
1981 · Movie
Bulundi
1981 · Movie
Humkadam
1980 · Movie
Dostana
1980 · Movie
Bombay 405 Miles
1980 · Movie
Ram Balram
1980 · Movie
Abdullah
1980 · Movie
Billa
1980 · Movie
Garam Khoon
1980 · Movie
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979 · Movie
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979 · Movie
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 · Movie
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979 · Movie
The Great Gambler
1979 · Movie
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979 · Movie
Hema Hemeelu
1979 · Movie
Prem Bandhan
1979 · Movie
Do Shikaari
1979 · Movie
Apna Khoon
1978 · Movie
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978 · Movie
Phandebaaz
1978 · Movie
Don
1978 · Movie
Besharam
1978 · Movie
Inkaar
1977 · Movie
Agent Vinod
1977 · Movie
For Your Sake
1977 · Movie
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 · Movie
Khoon Pasina
1977 · Movie
Immaan Dharam
1977 · Movie
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 · Movie
Aakhri Sajda
1977 · Movie
Kacha Chor
1977 · Movie
Alibaba
1976 · Movie
Aap Beati
1976 · Movie
Ginny And Johnny
1976 · Movie
One Better Than the Other
1976 · Movie
Deewaangee
1976 · Movie
Kalicharan
1976 · Movie
Bairaag
1976 · Movie
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976 · Movie
Sholay
1975 · Movie
Kaala Sona
1975 · Movie
Dharmatma
1975 · Movie
Andhera
1975 · Movie
Zakhmee
1975 · Movie
Saazish
1975 · Movie
Benaam
1974 · Movie
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974 · Movie
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974 · Movie
Madhosh
1974 · Movie
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974 · Movie
Chhote Sarkar
1974 · Movie
Anamika
1973 · Movie
Chhalia
1973 · Movie
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973 · Movie
Sultana Daku
1973 · Movie
Taxi Driver
1973 · Movie
Khoon Khoon
1973 · Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973 · Movie
Shareef Budmaash
1973 · Movie
Bada Kabutar
1973 · Movie
Heera
1973 · Movie
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972 · Movie
Victoria No. 203
1972 · Movie
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972 · Movie
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972 · Movie
Bhale Huchcha
1972 · Movie
Sazaa
1972 · Movie
Raja Jani
1972 · Movie
Sange Muzhangu
1972 · Movie
Yaar Mera
1972 · Movie
Pistolwali
1972 · Movie
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972 · Movie
Bindiya aur bandook
1972 · Movie
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972 · Movie
Apradh
1972 · Movie
Kathputli
1971 · Movie
Nadaan
1971 · Movie
Preetam
1971 · Movie
Maryada
1971 · Movie
Hulchul
1971 · Movie
Elaan
1971 · Movie
Jaane Anjaane
1971 · Movie
Adhikar
1971 · Movie
Parwana
1971 · Movie
Caravan
1971 · Movie
Aag Aur Daag
1971 · Movie
Man Mandir
1971 · Movie
Scattered Pearls
1971 · Movie
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971 · Movie
Bombay Talkie
1970 · Movie
Princess
1970 · Movie
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970 · Movie
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970 · Movie
The Train
1970 · Movie
Inspector
1970 · Movie
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970 · Movie
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970 · Movie
Maharaja
1970 · Movie
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970 · Movie
Yakeen
1969 · Movie
Pyasi Shaam
1969 · Movie
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969 · Movie
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969 · Movie
Talash
1969 · Movie
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
1969 · Movie
Toofan
1969 · Movie
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969 · Movie
Sachaai
1969 · Movie
Bhai Bahen
1969 · Movie
Lady Killer
1969 · Movie
Prince
1969 · Movie
Intaquam
1969 · Movie
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969 · Movie
Shatranj
1969 · Movie
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969 · Movie
Kismat
1968 · Movie
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968 · Movie
Aulad
1968 · Movie
Baazi
1968 · Movie
Golden Eyes
1968 · Movie
Anjaam
1968 · Movie
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968 · Movie
Shikar
1968 · Movie
Noorjehan
1967 · Movie
Jewel Thief
1967 · Movie
Raat Andheri Thi
1967 · Movie
Bahu Begum
1967 · Movie
Jaal
1967 · Movie
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967 · Movie
Night in London
1967 · Movie
Chand Par Chadayee
1967 · Movie
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967 · Movie
C.I.D. 909
1967 · Movie
Dil Ne Pukara
1967 · Movie
Teesri Manzil
1966 · Movie
Tasveer
1966 · Movie
Insaaf
1966 · Movie
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966 · Movie
Biradari
1966 · Movie
Badal
1966 · Movie
Dus Lakh
1966 · Movie
Sarhadi Lutera
1966 · Movie
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966 · Movie
Smuggler
1966 · Movie
Afsana
1966 · Movie
Love and Murder
1966 · Movie
Kaajal
1965 · Movie
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965 · Movie
Gumnaam
1965 · Movie
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965 · Movie
Nishan
1965 · Movie
Flying Man
1965 · Movie
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965 · Movie
Faraar
1965 · Movie
Cha Cha Cha
1964 · Movie
Woh Kaun Thi
1964 · Movie
Aaya Toofan
1964 · Movie
Shabnam
1964 · Movie
Zindagi
1964 · Movie
Taj Mahal
1963 · Movie
Parasmani
1963 · Movie
Sunehri Nagin
1963 · Movie
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963 · Movie
Shikari
1963 · Movie
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963 · Movie
Kabli Khan
1963 · Movie
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963 · Movie
Bidesiya
1963 · Movie
Dr. Vidya
1962 · Movie
Half Ticket
1962 · Movie
China Town
1962 · Movie
Hawa Mahal
1962 · Movie
Main Chup Rahungi
1962 · Movie
Maya
1961 · Movie
Gunga Jumna
1961 · Movie
Junglee
1961 · Movie
Miss Chalbaaz
1961 · Movie
Do Bhai
1961 · Movie
Mr. India
1961 · Movie
Sapne Suhane
1961 · Movie
Dr. Shaitan
1960 · Movie
Lal Quila
1960 · Movie
Kala Bazar
1960 · Movie
Hum Hindustani
1960 · Movie
Superman
1960 · Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960 · Movie
Angulimala
1960 · Movie
Ghunghat
1960 · Movie
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960 · Movie
Jaali Note
1960 · Movie
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959 · Movie
Love Marriage
1959 · Movie
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959 · Movie
Duniya Na Mane
1959 · Movie
Kangan
1959 · Movie
Yahudi
1958 · Movie
Night Club
1958 · Movie
Howrah Bridge
1958 · Movie
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958 · Movie
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958 · Movie
Karigar
1958 · Movie
Mr. X
1957 · Movie
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957 · Movie
Nau Do Gyarah
1957 · Movie
Coffee House
1957 · Movie
Delhi Durbar
1956 · Movie
Halaku
1956 · Movie
Sipahsalar
1956 · Movie
Santosham
1955 · Movie
Miss Coca Cola
1955 · Movie
Abe Hayat
1955 · Movie
Pehli Jhalak
1955 · Movie
Mayurpankh
1954 · Movie
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954 · Movie
Amber
1952 · Movie
Awaara
1951 · Movie
Khazana
1951 · Movie