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.
Jaal
Don
(Kamini)
Zindagi
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Faraar
Ujala Hi Ujala
(Dancer / Singer)
Bhai Bahen
Nadaan
(Rita Saxena)
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
(Alka)
Chorni
(Dancer)
Shakka
(Janki)
Humkadam
(Suzie John)
Chhote Sarkar
(Kasturi)
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
(Kitty Kohli)
Angulimala
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Gumnaam
(Miss Kitty)
Nau Do Gyarah
Jodi Breakers
Chala Murari Hero Banne
(Self)
Ram Balram
(Tara Bai)
Khamoshi: The Musical
(maria)
Victoria No. 203
(Girl On Beach)
Raat Andheri Thi
Khoon Pasina
(Dancer)
Night Club
(Special Appearance)
Dostana
(Sylvia)
Miss Chalbaaz
(Roopa)
Dr. Shaitan
Mr. X
Lahu Ke Do Rang
(Suzy)
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
(Rita)
Heroine
(Shagufta Rizvi)
Sange Muzhangu
Kathputli
(Roma)
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
(Dancer / Singer (uncredited))
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Delhi Durbar
Dus Lakh
Pyar Ka Sapna
(Jenny)
Woh Kaun Thi
(Seema)
Aakhri Sajda
Afsana
Abdullah
(Item Dancer)
Baazi
Do Shikaari
(Bar Dancer)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Cha Cha Cha
(Lali)
Khazana
Coffee House
C.I.D. 909
(Sophia)
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
Abe Hayat
(Dancer)
Pakhandee
Junglee
(Miss Suku)
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
(Mrs. Reen)
Hulchul
(Kitty D'Costa)
Lal Quila
Pyasi Shaam
(Life-size cardboard cut-out)
Thakur Jarnail Singh
Gunga Jumna
(Courtesan)
Heera
(Dancer)
Pehli Jhalak
(Dancer)
Santosham
(Dancer)
Tasveer
(Alka)
Biradari
Smuggler
(Dancer)
Yakeen
(Night Club performer (song "Bachke"))
Jahan Pyar Miley
Yaar Mere
(Rosie)
Bairaag
(Lucy)
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Bulundi
(Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu")
Bond 303
Shabnam
(Sabha)
Scattered Pearls
(Club dancer)
Preetam
(Sarita)
Bombay 405 Miles
(Rita (Master's wife))
Chhalia
(Mona)
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
(Rita)
Intaquam
(Rebecca)
Garam Khoon
(Dancer)
Sazaa
(Kitty)
Khoon Khoon
Sholay
(Gypsy Dancer)
For Your Sake
(Shola)
Kangan
(wedding entertainer)
Golden Eyes
Immaan Dharam
(Jenny Francis)
Anjaam
(Nikita)
Princess
((Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number))
Gali Theke Rajpath
(Dancer)
Pagla Kahin Ka
Half Ticket
(Stage Dancer)
Jaane Anjaane
(Suzy)
Aulad
(Courtesan)
Inspector
Zakhmee
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
(Neelam)
Aap Beati
(Rita)
Aaya Toofan
(Princess Chandavarti)
Elaan
Mere Jeevan Saathi
(Kamini)
Saazish
(Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship)
Geetaa Mera Naam
(Savitri)
Bada Kabutar
(Dancer)
Deewaangee
(Kitty)
Kaala Sona
(Chameli)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
(Sameer's mom)
Pistolwali
Shareef Budmaash
(Carmen / Rita)
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
Kalicharan
(Dancer)
The Train
(Lily)
Talash
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
(Cabaret Dancer)
Caravan
(Monica)
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
(Bar Dancer (uncredited))
Andhera
Miss Coca Cola
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
(Dancer / Singer)
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
(Dancer / Singer)
Amber
(Dancer)
Mayurpankh
Jewel Thief
(Helen)
Apradh
(Cabaret Dancer / Singer)
Howrah Bridge
(Dancer / Singer)
The Great Gambler
(Monica (Dancer))
Dharmatma
(Dancer)
Amar Akbar Anthony
(Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance))
Mohabbatein
(Miss Monica)
Shikari
(Shoba)
Ustadon Ke Ustad
(Rita)
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
(Jina (Ranjeet's wife))
Hum Hindustani
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
(Bar Singer & Dancer)
Halaku
Yahudi
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
(Helen)
Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Ne Pukara
(Jyoti)
Prem Bandhan
Anjaane: The Unkown
(Aunty)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
(Sherry)
Pyar Hi Pyar
(Cham Cham)
Madhosh
(Mona / Mrs Goldie)
Jhoota Kahin Ka
(Cabaret dancer)
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
(Shabnam)
Apna Khoon
(Dancer)
Sawaal
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Phandebaaz
(Club Dancer)
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
(Dhani's Grandmother)
Parasmani
Night in London
(Sue / Jameela)
Bahu Begum
(Courtesan)
Troyee
(Bar Dancer)
China Town
(Suzie)
Billa
(Reena)
Teesri Manzil
(Ruby)
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
(Herself)
Akayla
Kaajal
(Courtesan)
Bidesiya
Noorjehan
(Dilruba)
Prince
(Sophia)
Anamika
(Rubai)
Shikar
(Veera)
Shatranj
Bombay Talkie
(Heroine in Gold)
Jaali Note
Ghunghat
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
Man Mandir
Aag Aur Daag
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Duniya Na Mane
Nishan
Hum Tum Aur Woh
Badal
Maryada
Maharaja
Love Marriage
(Dancer (in a special appearance))
Taj Mahal
(Tawaif/ Court Dancer)
Hawa Mahal
(Champakali)
Desperately Seeking Helen
(Self (archive footage))
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
Mr. India
(Rita)
Sapne Suhane
(Nimmo dancer)
Gomti Ke Kinare
(Herself)
Adhikar
(Cabaret Dancer)
Sachaai
Raja Jani
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Sannata
Benaam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
(Cabaret dancer)
Kala Bazar
Dr. Vidya
Insaan Jaag Utha
(Dancer (uncredited))
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Ayaash
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
Karigar
(Bar Dancer)
Kismat
(Nancy)
Maya
(Banke's darling)
Marigold
Main Chup Rahungi
(Menka)
Shararat
(Anuradha Mathur)
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
Bhale Huchcha
(Item Dancer)
Anjan Hai Koyee
Agent Vinod
(Lovelina)
Bindiya aur bandook
Do Bhai
(Courtesan)
Ginny And Johnny
Toofan
Insaaf
Kacha Chor
Alibaba
Chand Par Chadayee
(Dancer / Singer)
Superman
Kabli Khan
(Haseena)
Sunehri Nagin
(Princess)
Sultana Daku
Lady Killer
Inkaar
(Dancer at bar in song)
Besharam
(Item Dancer)
Sipahsalar
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
Flying Man
Awaara
(Chorus girl)
Brown
The Kapil Sharma Show
(Herself)
Comedy Nights Bachao
(Self)
Angry Young Men
(Self)