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.
Filmography (243 titles)
ShowBrown
Aunt Bertha · 2026
8.3ShowAngry Young Men
Self · 2024
7.0ShowThe Kapil Sharma Show
Herself · 2016
5.5ShowComedy Nights Bachao
Self · 2015
5.0MovieHeroine
Shagufta Rizvi · 2012
5.3MovieJodi Breakers
2012
3.9MovieDunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
6.1MovieMarigold
2007
5.2MovieHumko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli · 2006
10.0MovieAnjaane: The Unkown
Aunty · 2005
5.7ShowIndian Idol
Self · 2004
5.5MovieDil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother · 2004
7.6MovieShararat
Anuradha Mathur · 2002
7.1MovieMohabbatein
Miss Monica · 2000
6.4MovieHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom · 1999
Desperately Seeking Helen
Self (archive footage) · 1999
6.8MovieKhamoshi: The Musical
Maria Braganza · 1996
5.2MovieAkayla
Seema's Mother · 1991
10.0MovieBond 303
1985
9.0MoviePakhandee
1984
8.0MovieAyaash
1982
7.0MovieSawaal
1982
MovieTroyee
Bar Dancer · 1982
7.5MovieChorni
Dancer · 1982
7.5MovieShakka
Janki · 1981
10.0MovieSannata
1981
6.7MovieBulundi
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu" · 1981
7.0MovieHumkadam
Suzie John · 1980
6.0MovieDostana
Sylvia · 1980
9.0MovieBombay 405 Miles
Rita (Master's wife) · 1980