Helen

Also Known As: Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan, Helen Jairag, Helen Ann Richardson Khan, Helen Ann Richardson, Хелен

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

Adult: No

Birthday: October 22, 1939

Age: 85 years old

Gender: Female

Popularity:

1.11%

Known For:

Jaal
Don
Zindagi
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Faraar
Ujala Hi Ujala
Bhai Bahen
Nadaan
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Chorni
Shakka
Humkadam
Chhote Sarkar
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Angulimala
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Gumnaam
Nau Do Gyarah
Jodi Breakers
Chala Murari Hero Banne
Ram Balram
Khamoshi: The Musical
Victoria No. 203
Raat Andheri Thi
Khoon Pasina
Night Club
Dostana
Miss Chalbaaz
Dr. Shaitan
Mr. X
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Heroine
Sange Muzhangu
Kathputli
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Delhi Durbar
Dus Lakh
Pyar Ka Sapna
Woh Kaun Thi
Aakhri Sajda
Afsana
Abdullah
Baazi
Do Shikaari
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Cha Cha Cha
Khazana
Coffee House
C.I.D. 909
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
Abe Hayat
Pakhandee
Junglee
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Hulchul
Lal Quila
Pyasi Shaam
Thakur Jarnail Singh
Gunga Jumna
Heera
Pehli Jhalak
Santosham
Tasveer
Biradari
Smuggler
Yakeen
Jahan Pyar Miley
Yaar Mere
Bairaag
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Bulundi
Bond 303
Shabnam
Scattered Pearls
Preetam
Bombay 405 Miles
Chhalia
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Intaquam
Garam Khoon
Punishment
Khoon Khoon
Sholay
For Your Sake
Kangan
Golden Eyes
Immaan Dharam
Anjaam
Princess
Gali Theke Rajpath
Pagla Kahin Ka
Half Ticket
Jaane Anjaane
Aulad
Inspector
Zakhmee
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Aap Beati
Aaya Toofan
Elaan
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Saazish
Geetaa Mera Naam
Bada Kabutar
Deewaangee
Kaala Sona
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Pistolwali
Shareef Budmaash
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
Kalicharan
The Train
Talash
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Caravan
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Andhera
Miss Coca Cola
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Amber
Mayurpankh
Jewel Thief
Apradh
Howrah Bridge
The Great Gambler
Dharmatma
Amar Akbar Anthony
Mohabbatein
Shikari
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Hum Hindustani
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Halaku
Yahudi
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Ne Pukara
Prem Bandhan
Anjaane: The Unkown
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Pyar Hi Pyar
Madhosh
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Apna Khoon
Sawaal
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Phandebaaz
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Parasmani
Night in London
Bahu Begum
Troyee
China Town
Billa
Teesri Manzil
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Akayla
Kaajal
Bidesiya
Noorjehan
Prince
Anamika
Shikar
Shatranj
Bombay Talkie
Jaali Note
Ghunghat
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
Man Mandir
Aag Aur Daag
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Duniya Na Maane
Nishan
Hum Tum Aur Woh
Badal
Conduct
Maharaja
Love Marriage
Taj Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Desperately Seeking Helen
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Mr. India
Sapne Suhane
Gomti Ke Kinare
Adhikar
Sachaai
Raja Jani
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Sannata
Benaam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Kala Bazar
Dr. Vidya
Insaan Jaag Utha
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Ayaash
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
Karigar
Kismat
Maya
Marigold
Main Chup Rahungi
Shararat
Duniya Na Mane
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
Bhale Huchcha
Anjan Hai Koyee
Agent Vinod
Bindiya aur bandook
Do Bhai
Ginny And Johnny
Toofan
Insaaf
Kacha Chor
Alibaba
Chand Par Chadayee
Superman
Kabli Khan
Sunehri Nagin
Sultana Daku
Lady Killer