Helen
Acting
Born: 1939-10-22 in Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
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.
Known For
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
Indian Idol
Self
Sholay
Gypsy Dancer
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Cabaret dancer
Brown
Aunt Bertha
Jodi Breakers
Love Marriage
Dancer (in a special appearance)
Angry Young Men
Self
Marigold
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Shabnam
Taxi Driver
Inspector
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom
Yaar Mera
Rosie
Dus Lakh
Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Don
Kamini
Deewaangee
Kitty
Awaara
Chorus girl
Dr. Shaitan
Caravan
Monica
Flying Man
Maryada
Akayla
Seema's Mother
Prem Bandhan
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother
Sachaai
Pehli Jhalak
Dancer
Sunehri Nagin
Princess
Dostana
Sylvia
Khamoshi: The Musical
Maria Braganza
Abdullah
Item Dancer
Benaam
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
Anjaam
Nikita
Insaan Jaag Utha
Dancer (uncredited)
