Helen

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.

Cast

Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

Dancer / Singer

Jab Andhera Hota Hai

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

Chala Murari Hero Banne

Khamoshi: The Musical

Victoria No. 203

Raat Andheri Thi

Special Appearance

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

Dancer / Singer (uncredited)

Sharafat Chod Di Maine

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

Life-size cardboard cut-out

Thakur Jarnail Singh

Night Club performer (song "Bachke")

Jahan Pyar Miley

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"

Scattered Pearls

Bombay 405 Miles

Rita (Master's wife)

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

wedding entertainer

(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)

Gali Theke Rajpath

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

Princess Chandavarti

Mere Jeevan Saathi

Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship

Geetaa Mera Naam

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Shareef Budmaash

Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

Bar Dancer (uncredited)

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

Dancer / Singer

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

Dancer / Singer

Cabaret Dancer / Singer

Dancer / Singer

The Great Gambler

Monica (Dancer)

Amar Akbar Anthony

Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)

Ustadon Ke Ustad

Tum Haseen Main Jawan

Jina (Ranjeet's wife)

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

Bar Singer & Dancer

Kahin Din Kahin Raat

Dil Daulat Duniya

Anjaane: The Unkown

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

Mona / Mrs Goldie

Jhoota Kahin Ka

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

Ishq Par Zor Nahin

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

Dhani's Grandmother

Night in London

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

Heroine in Gold

Sau Saal Beet Gaye

Ek Se Badhkar Ek

Hum Tum Aur Woh

Dancer (in a special appearance)

Tawaif/ Court Dancer

Desperately Seeking Helen

Self (archive footage)

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

Gomti Ke Kinare

Raakhi Ki Saugandh

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

Insaan Jaag Utha

Dancer (uncredited)

Tarzan Comes to Delhi

Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

Banke's darling

Main Chup Rahungi

Anuradha Mathur

Yahoodi Ki Ladki

Anjan Hai Koyee

Bindiya aur bandook

Ginny And Johnny

Chand Par Chadayee

Dancer / Singer

Dancer at bar in song

Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala