Helen
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 in...
Known For
Filmography
Brown
2026
as Aunt Bertha
Angry Young Men
2024
as Self
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015
as Self
Jodi Breakers
2012
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Marigold
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
as Aunty
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
Indian Idol
2004
as Self
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
Mohabbatein
2000
as Miss Monica
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Aakhri Sanghursh
1997
as Meena
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as Maria Braganza
Akayla
1991
as Seema's Mother
Bond 303
1985
Pakhandee
1984
Chorni
1982
as Dancer
Sawaal
1982
Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer
Ayaash
1982
Shakka
1981
as Janki
Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
Sannata
1981
Humkadam
1980
as Suzie John
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
as Rita (Master's wife)
Garam Khoon
1980
as Dancer
Billa
1980
as Reena
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Suzy
Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer
Prem Bandhan
1979
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
as Cabaret dancer
Hema Hemeelu
1979
as Special appearance
Don
1978
as Kamini
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer
Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer
Besharam
1978
as Item Dancer
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
as Self
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
Aakhri Sajda
1977
For Your Sake
1977
as Shola
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Agent Vinod
1977
as Lovelina
Kacha Chor
1977
Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Bairaag
1976
as Lucy
Aap Beati
1976
as Rita
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Kalicharan
1976
as Dancer
One Better Than the Other
1976
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Alibaba
1976
Sholay
1975
as Gypsy Dancer
Zakhmee
1975
Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli
Andhera
1975
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
as Dancer / Singer
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
as Alka
Chhote Sarkar
1974
as Kasturi
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Benaam
1974
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Heera
1973
as Dancer
Chhalia
1973
as Mona
Khoon Khoon
1973
Bada Kabutar
1973
as Dancer
Shareef Budmaash
1973
as Carmen / Rita
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
as Herself
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
Sultana Daku
1973
Taxi Driver
1973
Victoria No. 203
1972
as Girl On Beach
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
as Mrs. Reen
Yaar Mera
1972
as Rosie
Sazaa
1972
as Kitty
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
as Kamini
Pistolwali
1972
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Apradh
1972
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Herself
Raja Jani
1972
Bhale Huchcha
1972
as Item Dancer
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena
Kathputli
1971
as Roma
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
Scattered Pearls
1971
as Club dancer
Preetam
1971
as Sarita
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
Elaan
1971
Caravan
1971
as Monica
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Man Mandir
1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
Maryada
1971
Adhikar
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Parwana
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita
Princess
1970
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Inspector
1970
The Train
1970
as Lily
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Maharaja
1970
Bhai Bahen
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
as Jenny
Pyasi Shaam
1969
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Yakeen
1969
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Intaquam
1969
as Rebecca
Talash
1969
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
Prince
1969
as Sophia
Shatranj
1969
Sachaai
1969
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Toofan
1969
Lady Killer
1969
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
1969
as Yasmin
Baazi
1968
Golden Eyes
1968
Anjaam
1968
as Nikita
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
as Helen
Shikar
1968
as Veera
Kismat
1968
as Nancy
Jaal
1967
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
as Jyoti
Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela
Bahu Begum
1967
as Courtesan
Noorjehan
1967
as Dilruba
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Chand Par Chadayee
1967
as Dancer / Singer
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Dus Lakh
1966
Afsana
1966
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Tasveer
1966
as Alka
Biradari
1966
Smuggler
1966
as Dancer
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
Badal
1966
Insaaf
1966
Love and Murder
1966
as Juliet
Sarhadi Lutera
1966
Faraar
1965
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Kaajal
1965
as Courtesan
Nishan
1965
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Flying Man
1965
Shankar Sita Ansuya
1965
as Dancer
Zindagi
1964
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
Cha Cha Cha
1964
as Lali
Shabnam
1964
as Sabha
Aaya Toofan
1964
as Princess Chandavarti
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
as Rita
Shikari
1963
as Shoba
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
as Rita
Parasmani
1963
Bidesiya
1963
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Kabli Khan
1963
as Haseena
Sunehri Nagin
1963
as Princess
Harishchandra Taramati
1963
as Dancer
Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer
China Town
1962
as Suzie
Hawa Mahal
1962
as Champakali
Dr. Vidya
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
as Roopa
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
Sapne Suhane
1961
as Nimmo dancer
Mr. India
1961
as Rita
Maya
1961
as Banke's darling
Do Bhai
1961
as Courtesan
Angulimala
1960
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
Lal Quila
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
as Cabaret Dancer
Hum Hindustani
1960
Jaali Note
1960
Ghunghat
1960
as Dancer
Kala Bazar
1960
Superman
1960
Kangan
1959
as wedding entertainer
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
as Dancer
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Love Marriage
1959
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Night Club
1958
as Special Appearance
Howrah Bridge
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
Yahudi
1958
Karigar
1958
as Bar Dancer
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
Mr. X
1957
Coffee House
1957
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Naag Mani
1957
Delhi Durbar
1956
Halaku
1956
Sipahsalar
1956
Marma Veeran
1956
as Narthaki (special appearance)
Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer
Pehli Jhalak
1955
as Dancer
Santosham
1955
as Dancer
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Mayurpankh
1954
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
as Dancer / Singer
Amber
1952
as Dancer
Khazana
1951
Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl