Helen

Acting

Born Oct 22, 1939

From 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.

Helen

Known For

Sholay

Mohabbatein

Awaara

Amar Akbar Anthony

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Don

Bhai Bahen

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

Marigold

Gumnaam

Filmography — Acting

Sholay

Mohabbatein

Awaara

Amar Akbar Anthony

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Don

Bhai Bahen

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

Marigold

Gumnaam

Dharmatma

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

Hulchul

Khoon Pasina

The Great Gambler

Victoria No. 203

Sawaal

Heroine

Talash

Taj Mahal

Ram Balram

Inkaar

Dostana

Anamika

Teesri Manzil

Nau Do Gyarah

Heera

Immaan Dharam

Pakhandee

Mere Jeevan Saathi

Kala Bazar

Gunga Jumna

Caravan

Maya

The Train

Howrah Bridge

Bombay 405 Miles

Bombay Talkie

Adhikar

Elaan

Intaquam

Jodi Breakers

Junglee

Sazaa

Abdullah

Madhosh

Yahudi

Abe Hayat

Agent Vinod

Benaam

Shatranj

Chala Murari Hero Banne

Akayla

Tum Haseen Main Jawan

Yahoodi Ki Ladki

Aulad

Half Ticket

Biradari

Shikar

Ginny And Johnny

Shararat

Bulundi

Bairaag

Zakhmee

Halaku

Parwana

Saazish