10.0
10.0
Bairaag
1976
as Lucy
Helen
Also known as: Helen Richardson Khan, Helen Khan, Helen Jairag Richardson...
Acting
Born:October 22, 1939(age 86)
Birthplace:Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Nationality:India
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CommunityBiography
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.
Notable Works
Mera Naam Chin Chin ChuO Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane JahanAa Jaane JaanPiya Tu Ab To AajaYeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana
Filmography (230 movies)
10.0
10.0
Phandebaaz
1978
as Club Dancer
10.0
10.0
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
as Aunty
10.0
10.0
Abdullah
1980
as Item Dancer
9.5
9.5
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
as Dancer / Singer
9.0
9.0
Halaku
1956
8.5
8.5
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
8.3
8.3
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
as Cham Cham
8.0
8.0
Bhale Huchcha
1972
as Item Dancer
8.0
8.0
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
as Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
8.0
8.0
Jaane Anjaane
1971
as Suzy
8.0
8.0
Jaal
1967
7.7
7.7
Shararat
2002
as Anuradha Mathur
7.3
7.3
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
as Seema
7.3
7.3
Half Ticket
1962
as Stage Dancer
7.2
7.2
Caravan
1971
as Monica
7.2
7.2
Superman
1960
7.2
7.2
Awaara
1951
as Chorus girl
7.0
7.0
Mohabbatein
2000
as Miss Monica
7.0
7.0
The Train
1970
as Lily
7.0
7.0
Benaam
1974
7.0
7.0
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Dancer
7.0
7.0
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
as Kamini
7.0
7.0
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
as Jyoti
7.0
7.0
Biradari
1966
7.0
7.0
Billa
1980
as Reena
6.9
6.9
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
6.8
6.8
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
as maria
6.6
6.6
Inkaar
1977
as Dancer at bar in song
6.5
6.5
Anamika
1973
as Rubai
6.5
6.5
Kathputli
1971
as Roma
6.5
6.5
Taj Mahal
1963
as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
6.5
6.5
Jewel Thief
1967
as Helen
6.5
6.5
Cha Cha Cha
1964
as Lali
6.5
6.5
Don
1978
as Kamini
6.5
6.5
Shikar
1968
as Veera
6.4
6.4
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Sameer's mom
6.3
6.3
Hulchul
1971
as Kitty D'Costa
6.3
6.3
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
6.3
6.3
Teesri Manzil
1966
as Ruby
6.2
6.2
Raja Jani
1972
6.1
6.1
Dostana
1980
as Sylvia
6.0
6.0
Gumnaam
1965
as Miss Kitty
6.0
6.0
Parasmani
1963
6.0
6.0
Jaali Note
1960
6.0
6.0
Maya
1961
as Banke's darling
6.0
6.0
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Bar Singer & Dancer
6.0
6.0
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
6.0
6.0
Aaya Toofan
1964
as Princess Chandavarti
6.0
6.0
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
as Sherry
6.0
6.0
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
6.0
6.0
Kalicharan
1976
as Dancer
6.0
6.0
Intaquam
1969
as Rebecca
6.0
6.0
Noorjehan
1967
as Dilruba
6.0
6.0
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
6.0
6.0
Bahu Begum
1967
as Courtesan
6.0
6.0
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
as Neelam
6.0
6.0
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
as Savitri
6.0
6.0
Hum Hindustani
1960
6.0
6.0
Preetam
1971
as Sarita
6.0
6.0
Santosham
1955
as Dancer
6.0
6.0
Do Bhai
1961
as Courtesan
5.8
5.8
Marigold
2007
5.7
5.7
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
as Dancer / Singer
5.7
5.7
Yahudi
1958
5.7
5.7
Kala Bazar
1960
5.7
5.7
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
as Herself
5.6
5.6
Gunga Jumna
1961
as Courtesan
5.5
5.5
Howrah Bridge
1958
as Dancer / Singer
5.5
5.5
Jodi Breakers
2012
5.5
5.5
Victoria No. 203
1972
as Girl On Beach
5.5
5.5
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
as Cabaret dancer
5.3
5.3
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
as Dhani's Grandmother
5.3
5.3
Junglee
1961
as Miss Suku
5.2
5.2
Prince
1969
as Sophia
5.1
5.1
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
5.1
5.1
Bombay Talkie
1970
as Heroine in Gold
5.0
5.0
Heroine
2012
as Shagufta Rizvi
5.0
5.0
Besharam
1978
as Item Dancer
5.0
5.0
Garam Khoon
1980
as Dancer
5.0
5.0
Bulundi
1981
as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
5.0
5.0
Yaar Mere
1972
as Rosie
5.0
5.0
Chand Par Chadayee
1967
as Dancer / Singer
5.0
5.0
Alibaba
1976
5.0
5.0
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Jenny Francis
5.0
5.0
Sazaa
1972
as Kitty
5.0
5.0
Aap Beati
1976
as Rita
5.0
5.0
Shakka
1981
as Janki
5.0
5.0
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
as Helen
5.0
5.0
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
5.0
5.0
Aulad
1968
as Courtesan
5.0
5.0
Yakeen
1969
as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
5.0
5.0
Chorni
1982
as Dancer
5.0
5.0
Elaan
1971
4.9
4.9
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
as Kitty Kohli
4.7
4.7
Akayla
1991
4.6
4.6
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
as Suzy
4.5
4.5
Ram Balram
1980
as Tara Bai
4.5
4.5
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
as Cabaret Dancer
4.4
4.4
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
as Rita
4.4
4.4
The Great Gambler
1979
as Monica (Dancer)
4.0
4.0
For Your Sake
1977
as Shola
4.0
4.0
Shikari
1963
as Shoba
4.0
4.0
Shareef Budmaash
1973
as Carmen / Rita
4.0
4.0
Sange Muzhangu
1972
4.0
4.0
Apradh
1972
as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
3.9
3.9
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
3.7
3.7
Adhikar
1971
as Cabaret Dancer
3.7
3.7
Khoon Khoon
1973
3.5
3.5
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
3.5
3.5
Dharmatma
1975
as Dancer
3.0
3.0
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Menka
3.0
3.0
Lal Quila
1960
3.0
3.0
Kaajal
1965
as Courtesan
3.0
3.0
Nishan
1965
2.5
2.5
Madhosh
1974
as Mona / Mrs Goldie
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
as Dancer (uncredited)
Maryada
1971
Toofan
1969
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Princess
1970
as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
as Shabnam
Apna Khoon
1978
as Dancer
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Kismat
1968
as Nancy
Karigar
1958
as Bar Dancer
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Troyee
1982
as Bar Dancer
Ghunghat
1960
Baazi
1968
Bidesiya
1963
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Duniya Na Maane
1959
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
Man Mandir
1971
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Maharaja
1970
Love Marriage
1959
as Dancer (in a special appearance)
Shatranj
1969
Tasveer
1966
as Alka
Ayaash
1982
Hawa Mahal
1962
as Champakali
Sapne Suhane
1961
as Nimmo dancer
Mr. India
1961
as Rita
Lady Killer
1969
Do Shikaari
1979
as Bar Dancer
Heera
1973
as Dancer
Zindagi
1964
Bhai Bahen
1969
Chhote Sarkar
1974
as Kasturi
Angulimala
1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
as Dancer
Night Club
1958
as Special Appearance
Mr. X
1957
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
as Roopa
Aakhri Sajda
1977
Duniya Na Mane
1959
as Stage Dancer
Scattered Pearls
1971
as Club dancer
Shabnam
1964
as Sabha
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
as Rita
Kangan
1959
as wedding entertainer
Faraar
1965
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
Delhi Durbar
1956
Khazana
1951
Coffee House
1957
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
Pakhandee
1984
Pehli Jhalak
1955
as Dancer
Sipahsalar
1956
Smuggler
1966
as Dancer
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976
Talash
1969
Sannata
1981
Andhera
1975
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
as Mrs. Reen
Chhalia
1973
as Mona
Badal
1966
Agent Vinod
1977
as Lovelina
Afsana
1966
Zakhmee
1975
Golden Eyes
1968
Abe Hayat
1955
as Dancer
Insaaf
1966
Dr. Vidya
1962
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Amber
1952
as Dancer
Deewaangee
1976
as Kitty
Sunehri Nagin
1963
as Princess
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
as Rita
C.I.D. 909
1967
as Sophia
Prem Bandhan
1979
Sawaal
1982
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Herself
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Anjaam
1968
as Nikita
Night in London
1967
as Sue / Jameela
China Town
1962
as Suzie
Pyasi Shaam
1969
as Life-size cardboard cut-out
Mayurpankh
1954
Bada Kabutar
1973
as Dancer
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
as Jenny
Sachaai
1969
Kaala Sona
1975
as Chameli
Inspector
1970
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
as Rita (Master's wife)
Kacha Chor
1977
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
Dus Lakh
1966
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Bond 303
1985
Saazish
1975
as Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Flying Man
1965
Kabli Khan
1963
as Haseena
Pistolwali
1972
Humkadam
1980
as Suzie John
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
as Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
Sultana Daku
1973
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
as Dancer / Singer
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
as Alka
Nadaan
1971
as Rita Saxena
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