Personal Info
Birth date
1939-10-22 (85 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Also known as
Helen Jairag Richardson
हेलन
Helen Khan
Miss Helen
Helan
Helen Jairag
Helen Ann Richardson Khan
Helen Ann Richardson
Хелен
Helen
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.
Filmography
Mohabbatein
7.036
Overview:
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.Comedy Nights Bachao
5.5
Overview:
Based on the format of roast comedy, the show features comic crusaders who take a jibe at celebrity guests testing their patience through slapstick humor and make unpleasant jokes about them.Superman
7.2
Overview:
A scientist, whose daughter had died at the hands of a gangster, creates a serum that will give a person superhuman powers. His adopted daughter uses the serum to battle a gang that threatens to take over the city.Khoon Khoon
4
Overview:
As a crazed killer blazes a trail of blood through an anxious city, a hardened cop aims to take him down by any means in this remake of Dirty Harry.Elaan
5
Overview:
Naresh Kumar Saxena lives with his widowed mom and sister, Seema. He works as a freelance photographer and journalist. One day he meets with Mala Mehta and her dad, who is the Editor of a Newspaper. Mr. Mehta hires Naresh and assigns him to go to a remote island to investigate and expose some illegal activities there. Naresh goes there in the company of his friend, Shyam. Unfortunately, Naresh is caught by the island guards and lodged in a cell along with two others, one a scientist and Ram Singh, a hoodlum. The scientist confides in Naresh that he has invented an atomic ring that when inserted in someone's mouth will turn that person invisible, and subsequently passes away. Naresh puts the ring in his mouth, takes off his clothes, turns invisible and escapes.Akayla
5
Overview:
Inspector Vijay Verma finally manages to capture criminal mastermind Jojo. But Jojo escapes from jail and kills Vijay's friends for revenge, leaving Vijay determined to fulfill a vendetta of his own.Sholay
6.97
Overview:
After his family is murdered by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture him and seek revenge.Angry Young Men
8
Overview:
Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.Heroine
5.11
Overview:
A female superstar struggles through the trials and tribulations of being a Bollywood actress.Biradari
7
Overview:
Seema lives a wealthy lifestyle with her widowed mom in Bombay, India. Her mother is a compassionate soul who rents out several rooms in a self-owned building, which is occupied by very poor and nearly destitute people. Seema's mom often ends up looking after her tenants financially and also gives them ample time to find money to pay the rent. Seema, who wants a luxurious lifestyle, has sold the building to Bihari, and is all set to evict the tenants forcibly. Watch what happens when Seema's mother and Rajan decide to confront her to try and stop this sale.Dharmatma
5.5
Overview:
Wealthy, powerful and influential Seth Dharamdas leads a financially secure life in a palatial mansion. He is known to come to the aid of all people who are beyond any hope of assistance, and this leads to him being known as "Dharmatma". But Seth Dharamdas does have a number of skeletons in his closet, and a parallel life as a gangster. The only person Dharamdas hates and fears is none other than his very own son, Ranbir, who has sworn that he will never compromise with his father's dark career, and threatens to expose him. Dharamdas has never conceded surrender or defeat at the hands of any mortal, and will never even consider to do so - even if this means the death of Ranbir.Prince
5.2
Overview:
To better himself, a spoiled prince temporarily assumes a commoner's identity. But he soon learns his palace has been gifted to his father's new wife.Dostana
6.1
Overview:
Two close friends decide to enter law enforcement – one a police officer, the other a lawyer – but their friendship begins to unravel when they both fall in love with the same woman.Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
6.3
Overview:
A newly-wed man discovers that his wife is in love with another man and decides to unite them. Ignoring the ridicule he might have to face for this, he takes his wife to Italy in search of her love.Amar Akbar Anthony
6.8
Overview:
Bollywood action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain. It was the biggest blockbuster of 1977, and won several awards at 25th Filmfare Awards including Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Editing.Abdullah
10
Overview:
Abdullah has to fight oppression and torture as he tries to bring up the boy as a hindu where the majority are muslims.Kaala Sona
NYR
Overview:
Several years ago Rakesh's life was turned upside down when his dad was murdered. The only consolation to be drawn by his passing, was that the assailant was also killed. Years later, Rakesh finds out that his dad's killer is still alive, and the police have closed this file. He decides to avenge his father's death and travels to a far-off village, and befriends a young man named Shera. He finds out through Durga, whom he falls in love with, that his father's killer is Sardar Poppy Singh, who runs a vast underground business empire of growing and selling cocaine. Then Shera and Durga get the shocks of their lives when they find out that Rakesh has joined forces with Poppy, and has even killed a police officer to prove his loyalty. What led to Rakesh's sudden change of heart - from killing his father's assailant to becoming partners with him?Humkadam
NYR
Overview:
Indu and Shekar Gupta are an exemplary couple with a young son, who live a harmonious lower middle class life despite of spiraling inflation and costs of living. Their love and respect for each other is put to the test when Shekar's parents, and his unmarried sister decide to move in with them in their tiny apartment. Shekar's income is not enough to take care of their extended family, and to make matters worse, Shekar loses his job. Indu and Shekar decide that Indu must find employment, which she does, much to the dismay of her in-laws. Things get worse when Shekar's dad, Raghunath, witnesses Indu in the company of a male in a fancy restaurant, and thinks that she is having an affair. When told about this incident, Shekar shakes his head with disbelief, then changes his mind when he finds out that Indu has not only being going out with another male, but also with her boss, Mr. Dutt. Shekar must now make a decision about Indu, a decision which may well bring their marriage to an end.Chala Murari Hero Banne
NYR
Overview:
This is the story of Murari who wants to become a filmstar. He runs away from his house and goes to Mumbai to become a superstar. When he reaches Mumbai his whole world turns upside down. Fortunately he finds a friend in Mr Dubey who also is a struggler to get a break in films. They face hardships and at times they have to sleep in local trains. By the Gods grace Murari (Asrani) gets work as Junior Artist and works hard remembering the words Dharmendra told him once when they had met. His hard work pays off and one day he becomes the superstar of the film industry. But what about the flip side? Will he forget his old friends who had helped him during his struggle?Bombay 405 Miles
NYR
Overview:
Two outlaws get in over their heads when they're suddenly entrusted with the care of a wealthy child. Beseeched by a dying man to look after the young Munni, the pair uncovers a puzzle when they try to locate her kin and collect a reward. Who is the man who answers their newspaper ad? And why do some think Munni is already dead? Is the girl actually in danger from her real father? Now, the two crooks must unravel the truth before it's too late.Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
6.125
Overview:
A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.Mere Jeevan Saathi
7
Overview:
A talented artist falls in love with a doctor. He loses his eyesight in an accident and wounds up a prisoner of a cruel princess. He escapes, and is helped by another man, who nurtures and allows him to recuperate. When the artist returns home, he find that the girl he wants to marry is engaged to the man who helped him recover.Pakhandee
NYR
Overview:
Orphan brothers Ashok and Kishore get separated in childhood. Years later their paths cross in prison as both con people for a living. Kishore lives with his adopted sister, Asha, and her son. Kishore falls in love with a wealthy Preeti, and discovers that Ashok is involved in a scam to marry her to get hold of her money.Caravan
7.2
Overview:
Sunita is a young woman who ends up married to the wrong man, Rajan. Thinking that he has conspired with his girlfriend, Monica to murder her, she runs away to find an old friend of her father's in Bangalore who may be able to help. Having no money, the only way she can get there is to join a traveling caravan. The crew of the caravan is Mohan, Mohan's sidekick Johnny, and Mohan's younger brother Monto. Along the way, the caravan crosses paths with a group of gypsies that includes some causal young men. Sunita soon falls in love with Mohan but Nisha is attracted to Mohan and this puts Sunita in danger again to make matters worse Rajan has conducted a manhunt to find Sunita either by hook or by crook.Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
4.9
Overview:
Aditya (Akshay Kumar), an engineer, travels to Canada for training. There he meets Jia (Katrina Kaif), a beautiful woman from an influential family. Fate keeps pushing the pair together, and even though both are already betrothed to others, Adi and Jia fall in love.Gali Theke Rajpath
NYR
Overview:
Raja was a professional thief who went to jail for a crime. His very close assistant Bhola waited for him and when Raja returned from prison, they started planning a bigger one. One day a family came to their locality. Within a few days, Raja and Bhola became closer to that family. Mala was the only female earning member and she worked in theatre. Raja did not disclose his real identity and tried hard to impress her a lot. In the meantime, a tout Gobardhan nagged Mala a lot to join films. Raja and Bhola gave him a good punishment and saved Mala in several situations. Later Raja tried to cheat a businessperson, but an unavoidable situation changed his life. At last, Mala came to know everything about Raja and accepted him as her partner. Raja also decided to change his life and put his best effort into becoming a good man. He meets Mala and asks her to forgive Raja. Raja once again regains Mala's love and the film ends on a happy note.Kalicharan
6
Overview:
A police officer goes undercover to catch a wealthy and reputable person, who is involved in criminal activities.Jaali Note
6
Overview:
High-minded and hardworking Inspector Dinesh Kumar (Dev Anand) is assigned to crack the case of a notorious band of counterfeiters. Risking life and limb in pursuit of the criminals, he goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and bring them to justice. Along the way, he finds romance with a beautiful journalist (Madhubala) and makes a shocking discovery that resonates with personal meaning.Acting
2024Angry Young Men (1 Episode) as Self
2023Brown (1 Episode) as Unknown
2016The Kapil Sharma Show (2 Episodes) as Herself
2015Comedy Nights Bachao (1 Episode) as Self
2012Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi
2012Jodi Breakers as Unknown
2010Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... as Unknown
2007Marigold as Unknown
2006Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli
2005Anjaane: The Unkown as Aunty
2004Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa as Dhani's Grandmother
2002Shararat as Anuradha Mathur
2000Mohabbatein as Miss Monica
1999Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom
1999Desperately Seeking Helen as Self (archive footage)
1996Khamoshi: The Musical as maria
1991Akayla as Unknown
1985Bond 303 as Unknown
1984Pakhandee as Unknown
1982Ayaash as Unknown
1982Sawaal as Unknown
1982Troyee as Bar Dancer
1982Chorni as Dancer
1981Shakka as Janki
1981Sannata as Unknown
1981Bulundi as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1980Humkadam as Suzie John
1980Dostana as Sylvia
1980Bombay 405 Miles as Rita (Master's wife)
1980Ram Balram as Tara Bai
1980Abdullah as Item Dancer
1980Billa as Reena
1980Garam Khoon as Dancer
1979Raakhi Ki Saugandh as Unknown
1979Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy
1979Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Bar Singer & Dancer
1979Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Cabaret dancer
1979The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer)
1979Jhoota Kahin Ka as Cabaret dancer
1979Prem Bandhan as Unknown
1979Do Shikaari as Bar Dancer
1978Apna Khoon as Dancer
1978Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan as Unknown
1978Phandebaaz as Club Dancer
1978Don as Kamini
1977Inkaar as Dancer at bar in song
1977Agent Vinod as Lovelina
1977For Your Sake as Shola
1977Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977Khoon Pasina as Dancer
1977Immaan Dharam as Jenny Francis
1977Chala Murari Hero Banne as Self
1977Aakhri Sajda as Unknown
1977Kacha Chor as Unknown
1976Alibaba as Unknown
1976Aap Beati as Rita
1976Ginny And Johnny as Unknown
1976Ek Se Badhkar Ek as Unknown
1976Deewaangee as Kitty
1976Kalicharan as Dancer
1976Bairaag as Lucy
1976Sharafat Chod Di Maine as Unknown
1975Sholay as Gypsy Dancer
1975Kaala Sona as Chameli
1975Dharmatma as Dancer
1975Andhera as Unknown
1975Zakhmee as Unknown
1975Saazish as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1974Benaam as Unknown
1974Jab Andhera Hota Hai as Alka
1974Geetaa Mera Naam as Savitri
1974Madhosh as Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974Ujala Hi Ujala as Dancer / Singer
1974Chhote Sarkar as Kasturi
1973Anamika as Rubai
1973Chhalia as Mona
1973Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls as Herself
1973Sultana Daku as Unknown
1973Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar as Unknown
1973Heera as Dancer
1973Khoon Khoon as Unknown
1973Bada Kabutar as Dancer
1973Shareef Budmaash as Carmen / Rita
1972Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972Victoria No. 203 as Girl On Beach
1972Gomti Ke Kinare as Herself
1972Mere Jeevan Saathi as Kamini
1972Bhale Huchcha as Item Dancer
1972Sazaa as Kitty
1972Raja Jani as Unknown
1972Sange Muzhangu as Unknown
1972Yaar Mere as Rosie
1972Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as Mrs. Reen
1972Pistolwali as Unknown
1972Apradh as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972Dil Daulat Duniya as Unknown
1972Bindiya aur bandook as Unknown
1971Kathputli as Roma
1971Nadaan as Rita Saxena
1971Preetam as Sarita
1971Conduct as Unknown
1971Elaan as Unknown
1971Jaane Anjaane as Suzy
1971Adhikar as Cabaret Dancer
1971Hulchul as Kitty D'Costa
1971Scattered Pearls as Club dancer
1971Caravan as Monica
1971Aag Aur Daag as Unknown
1971Man Mandir as Unknown
1971Hum Tum Aur Woh as Unknown
1970Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold
1970Princess as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970Tum Haseen Main Jawan as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? as Rita
1970The Train as Lily
1970Pagla Kahin Ka as Unknown
1970Inspector as Unknown
1970Ishq Par Zor Nahin as Unknown
1970Sau Saal Beet Gaye as Unknown
1970Maharaja as Unknown
1969Yakeen as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969Pyasi Shaam as Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969Anjan Hai Koyee as Unknown
1969Pyar Hi Pyar as Cham Cham
1969Talash as Unknown
1969Bhai Bahen as Unknown
1969Pyar Ka Sapna as Jenny
1969Jahan Pyar Miley as Unknown
1969Intaquam as Rebecca
1969Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati as Sherry
1969Prince as Sophia
1969Shatranj as Unknown
1969Sachaai as Unknown
1969Toofan as Unknown
1969Lady Killer as Unknown
1968Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool as Neelam
1968Kismat as Nancy
1968Aulad as Courtesan
1968Baazi as Unknown
1968Golden Eyes as Unknown
1968Anjaam as Nikita
1968Kahin Din Kahin Raat as Helen
1968Shikar as Veera
1967Noorjehan as Dilruba
1967Jewel Thief as Helen
1967Raat Andheri Thi as Unknown
1967Bahu Begum as Courtesan
1967Jaal as Unknown
1967Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan as Unknown
1967C.I.D. 909 as Sophia
1967Dil Ne Pukara as Jyoti
1967Night in London as Sue / Jameela
1967Dulhan Ek Raat Ki as Unknown
1967Chand Par Chadayee as Dancer / Singer
1966Teesri Manzil as Ruby
1966Tasveer as Alka
1966Insaaf as Unknown
1966Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966Biradari as Unknown
1966Dus Lakh as Unknown
1966Afsana as Unknown
1966Thakur Jarnail Singh as Unknown
1966Smuggler as Dancer
1966Badal as Unknown
1965Kaajal as Courtesan
1965Gumnaam as Miss Kitty
1965Faraar as Unknown
1965Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin as Unknown
1965Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain as Shabnam
1965Nishan as Unknown
1965Tarzan Comes to Delhi as Unknown
1964Cha Cha Cha as Lali
1964Woh Kaun Thi as Seema
1964Zindagi as Unknown
1964Shabnam as Sabha
1964Aaya Toofan as Princess Chandavarti
1963Taj Mahal as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963Parasmani as Unknown
1963Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya as Rita
1963Shikari as Shoba
1963Ustadon Ke Ustad as Rita
1963Bidesiya as Unknown
1963Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram as Unknown
1963Kabli Khan as Haseena
1963Sunehri Nagin as Princess
1962Dr. Vidya as Unknown
1962Half Ticket as Stage Dancer
1962China Town as Suzie
1962Hawa Mahal as Champakali
1962Main Chup Rahungi as Menka
1961Maya as Banke's darling
1961Gunga Jumna as Courtesan
1961Miss Chalbaaz as Roopa
1961Do Bhai as Courtesan
1961Junglee as Miss Suku
1961Sapne Suhane as Nimmo dancer
1961Mr. India as Rita
1960Dr. Shaitan as Unknown
1960Lal Quila as Unknown
1960Kala Bazar as Unknown
1960Hum Hindustani as Unknown
1960Angulimala as Unknown
1960Tu Nahin Aur Sahi as Unknown
1960Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Cabaret Dancer
1960Jaali Note as Unknown
1960Ghunghat as Unknown
1960Superman as Unknown
1959Gali Theke Rajpath as Dancer
1959Love Marriage as Dancer (in a special appearance)
1959Kangan as wedding entertainer
1959Duniya Na Maane as Unknown
1959Insaan Jaag Utha as Dancer (uncredited)
1959Duniya Na Mane as Stage Dancer
1958Yahudi as Unknown
1958Night Club as Special Appearance
1958Howrah Bridge as Dancer / Singer
1958Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer
1958Karigar as Bar Dancer
1957Mr. X as Unknown
1957Yahoodi Ki Ladki as Unknown
1957Nau Do Gyarah as Unknown
1957Coffee House as Unknown
1956Delhi Durbar as Unknown
1956Halaku as Unknown
1955Santosham as Dancer
1955Abe Hayat as Dancer
1955Pehli Jhalak as Dancer
1955Miss Coca Cola as Unknown
1954Mayurpankh as Unknown
1954Alibaba and 40 Thieves as Dancer / Singer
1952Amber as Dancer
1951Khazana as Unknown