Helen
Known for: Acting
Born: October 22, 1939
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
239 movies · 5 TV shows, newest first
NR
Brown
2026
8.3
Angry Young Men
2024
7.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
6.3
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015
5.0
Heroine
2012
5.3
Jodi Breakers
2012
3.9
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
6.1
Marigold
2007
5.2
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
10.0
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
5.7
Indian Idol
2004
5.5
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
7.6
Shararat
2002
7.1
Mohabbatein
2000
6.4
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
19998.0
Desperately Seeking Helen
1999NR
Aakhri Sanghursh
1997
6.8
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
5.2
Akayla
1991
10.0
Bond 303
1985
9.0
Pakhandee
1984
8.0
Ayaash
1982
7.0
Sawaal
1982
NR
Troyee
1982
7.5
Chorni
1982
7.5
Shakka
1981
10.0
Sannata
1981
6.7
Bulundi
1981
7.0
Humkadam
1980
6.0
Dostana
1980
9.0
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
4.8
Ram Balram
1980
9.7
Abdullah
1980
7.2
Billa
1980
6.5
Garam Khoon
1980
6.0
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
4.9
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
7.0
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
6.5
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
4.8
The Great Gambler
1979
6.0
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
7.0
Hema Hemeelu
1979
9.0
Prem Bandhan
1979
7.0
Do Shikaari
1979
10.0
Apna Khoon
1978
6.5
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
9.5
Phandebaaz
1978
6.6
Don
1978
6.5
Besharam
1978
7.5
Inkaar
1977
7.0
Agent Vinod
1977
7.0
For Your Sake
1977
6.9
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
6.3
Khoon Pasina
1977
7.5
Immaan Dharam
19779.0
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
9.0
Aakhri Sajda
1977
10.0
Kacha Chor
1977
7.5
Alibaba
1976
7.0
Aap Beati
1976
8.0
Ginny And Johnny
1976
9.0
One Better Than the Other
1976
7.0
Deewaangee
1976
5.3
Kalicharan
1976
8.3
Bairaag
1976
6.1
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
7.1
Sholay
1975
10.0
Kaala Sona
1975
4.7
Dharmatma
1975
7.0
Andhera
1975
8.0
Zakhmee
1975
10.0
Saazish
1975
7.5
Benaam
1974
8.0
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
7.0
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
3.8
Madhosh
1974
10.0
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
9.0
Chhote Sarkar
1974
7.0
Anamika
1973
9.0
Chhalia
1973
6.8
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
NR
Sultana Daku
1973
7.0
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
10.0
Heera
1973
4.4
Khoon Khoon
1973
10.0
Bada Kabutar
1973
4.8
Shareef Budmaash
1973
NR
Taxi Driver
1973
5.0
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
6.0
Victoria No. 203
1972
9.0
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
7.3
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
9.0
Bhale Huchcha
1972
6.0
Sazaa
1972
6.4
Raja Jani
1972
4.0
Sange Muzhangu
1972
6.3
Yaar Mera
1972
7.0
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
NR
Pistolwali
1972
4.8
Apradh
1972
6.5
Dil Daulat Duniya
19727.0
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
6.7
Kathputli
1971
10.0
Nadaan
1971
7.5
Preetam
1971
8.0
Maryada
1971
6.8
Hulchul
1971
5.7
Elaan
1971
8.0
Jaane Anjaane
1971
5.0
Adhikar
1971
5.4
Parwana
19718.0
Scattered Pearls
1971
7.1
Caravan
1971
9.0
Man Mandir
1971
7.0
Aag Aur Daag
1971
10.0
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
5.6
Bombay Talkie
1970
NR
Princess
1970
6.5
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1970
4.8
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
7.0
The Train
1970
7.0
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
10.0
Inspector
1970
9.0
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
NR
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
19708.0
Maharaja
1970
6.0
Yakeen
1969
8.0
Pyasi Shaam
1969
9.0
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
8.0
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
8.0
Talash
1969
NR
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
1969
7.0
Bhai Bahen
1969
8.0
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
8.0
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
6.0
Intaquam
1969
7.5
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
6.0
Prince
1969
7.0
Shatranj
1969
9.0
Sachaai
1969
8.0
Toofan
1969
NR
Lady Killer
1969
7.5
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
8.0
Kismat
1968
7.5
Aulad
1968
6.5
Baazi
1968
8.0
Golden Eyes
1968
9.0
Anjaam
19687.5
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
1968
7.7
Shikar
1968
8.0
Noorjehan
1967
6.7
Jewel Thief
1967
NR
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
6.5
Bahu Begum
1967
8.5
Jaal
1967
10.0
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
8.0
C.I.D. 909
1967
7.5
Dil Ne Pukara
1967
9.0
Night in London
1967
7.0
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
6.0
Chand Par Chadayee
1967
6.4
Teesri Manzil
1966
9.0
Tasveer
1966
9.0
Insaaf
1966
7.5
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
1966
7.0
Biradari
1966
7.0
Dus Lakh
1966
7.0
Afsana
1966
7.0
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
9.0
Smuggler
1966
10.0
Badal
1966
7.0
Love and Murder
1966
NR
Sarhadi Lutera
1966
5.3
Kaajal
1965
9.0
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
6.0
Gumnaam
1965
9.0
Faraar
1965
10.0
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
5.5
Nishan
1965
10.0
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
NR
Flying Man
1965
6.8
Cha Cha Cha
1964
7.6
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
8.0
Zindagi
1964
9.0
Shabnam
1964
7.0
Aaya Toofan
1964
7.2
Taj Mahal
1963
6.5
Parasmani
1963
9.0
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
5.5
Shikari
1963
8.0
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
8.0
Bidesiya
196310.0
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
NR
Kabli Khan
1963
10.0
Sunehri Nagin
1963
10.0
Dr. Vidya
1962
8.0
Half Ticket
1962
7.0
China Town
1962
9.0
Hawa Mahal
1962
7.2
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
7.5
Maya
1961
6.2
Gunga Jumna
1961
6.0
Junglee
1961
NR
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
7.5
Do Bhai
1961
9.0
Mr. India
1961
8.0
Sapne Suhane
1961
9.0
Dr. Shaitan
1960
6.5
Lal Quila
1960
6.1
Kala Bazar
1960
8.0
Hum Hindustani
1960
10.0
Angulimala
1960
8.0
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
6.0
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
7.0
Jaali Note
1960
8.0
Ghunghat
1960
8.2
Superman
1960
9.0
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
7.0
Love Marriage
1959
8.0
Kangan
1959
7.0
Duniya Na Mane
1959
8.0
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
6.3
Yahudi
1958
NR
Night Club
1958
6.4
Howrah Bridge
1958
6.2
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
7.0
Karigar
1958
10.0
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
8.0
Mr. X
1957
7.4
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
8.0
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
8.0
Coffee House
1957
7.0
Delhi Durbar
1956
9.0
Halaku
1956
10.0
Sipahsalar
1956
7.0
Santosham
1955
10.0
Abe Hayat
1955
10.0
Pehli Jhalak
1955
10.0
Miss Coca Cola
1955
7.0
Mayurpankh
1954
9.8
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
8.0
Amber
1952
7.2
Awaara
1951
7.0
Khazana
1951