Quick Facts
Born:
1939-10-22
Birthplace:
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Credits:
241 Total Roles
Helen
Acting
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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.
Known For
Sholay
Gypsy Dancer
Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom
Don
Kamini
Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
Awaara
Chorus girl
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
The Kapil Sharma Show
Herself
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Angry Young Men TV | Self |
| 2023 | Brown TV | Self |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Herself |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao TV | Self |
| 2012 | Heroine MOVIE | Shagufta Rizvi |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Marigold MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye MOVIE | Kitty Kohli |
| 2005 | Anjaane: The Unkown MOVIE | Aunty |