Helen

Helen

Acting
Born 1939-10-22Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

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.

Movies (239)

Yakeen
6.0

Yakeen

1969Movie6.0
Mohabbatein
7.1

Mohabbatein

2000Movie7.1
Awaara
7.2

Awaara

1951Movie7.2
Sholay
7.1

Sholay

1975Movie7.1
Jewel Thief
6.7

Jewel Thief

1967Movie6.7
Hulchul
6.8

Hulchul

1971Movie6.8
Marigold
6.1

Marigold

2007Movie6.1
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
10.0

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

1965Movie10.0
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
6.5

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

1979Movie6.5
Love Marriage
7.0

Love Marriage

1959Movie7.0
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
6.4

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

1999Movie6.4
Yaar Mera
6.3

Yaar Mera

1972Movie6.3
Badal
10.0

Badal

1966Movie10.0
Deewaangee
7.0

Deewaangee

1976Movie7.0
Man Mandir
9.0

Man Mandir

1971Movie9.0
Bombay Talkie
5.6

Bombay Talkie

1970Movie5.6
Dr. Shaitan
9.0

Dr. Shaitan

1960Movie9.0
Don
6.6

Don

1978Movie6.6
Jodi Breakers
5.3

Jodi Breakers

2012Movie5.3
Heroine
5.0

Heroine

2012Movie5.0
Chala Murari Hero Banne
9.0

Chala Murari Hero Banne

1977Movie9.0
Aakhri Sanghursh

Aakhri Sanghursh

1997Movie
Taj Mahal
7.2

Taj Mahal

1963Movie7.2
Dus Lakh
7.0

Dus Lakh

1966Movie7.0
Sange Muzhangu
4.0

Sange Muzhangu

1972Movie4.0
Night in London
9.0

Night in London

1967Movie9.0
Raja Jani
6.4

Raja Jani

1972Movie6.4
Khoon Pasina
6.3

Khoon Pasina

1977Movie6.3
Caravan
7.1

Caravan

1971Movie7.1
Bairaag
8.3

Bairaag

1976Movie8.3
Sunehri Nagin
10.0

Sunehri Nagin

1963Movie10.0
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
9.0

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

1963Movie9.0
Maryada
8.0

Maryada

1971Movie8.0
Inspector
10.0

Inspector

1970Movie10.0
Smuggler
9.0

Smuggler

1966Movie9.0
Khazana
7.0

Khazana

1951Movie7.0
Dostana
6.0

Dostana

1980Movie6.0
Woh Kaun Thi
7.6

Woh Kaun Thi

1964Movie7.6
Maya
7.5

Maya

1961Movie7.5
Yahudi
6.3

Yahudi

1958Movie6.3
Akayla
5.2

Akayla

1991Movie5.2
Aulad
7.5

Aulad

1968Movie7.5
Toofan
8.0

Toofan

1969Movie8.0
Amar Akbar Anthony
6.9

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977Movie6.9
Abdullah
9.7

Abdullah

1980Movie9.7
Prem Bandhan
9.0

Prem Bandhan

1979Movie9.0
Intaquam
6.0

Intaquam

1969Movie6.0
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
6.2

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

1958Movie6.2
Lal Quila
6.5

Lal Quila

1960Movie6.5
Princess

Princess

1970Movie
Jhoota Kahin Ka
6.0

Jhoota Kahin Ka

1979Movie6.0
Hema Hemeelu
7.0

Hema Hemeelu

1979Movie7.0
Anjaam
9.0

Anjaam

1968Movie9.0
Kalicharan
5.3

Kalicharan

1976Movie5.3
Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

1973Movie
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
7.0

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

1973Movie7.0
Pistolwali

Pistolwali

1972Movie
Nau Do Gyarah
7.4

Nau Do Gyarah

1957Movie7.4
Pagla Kahin Ka
7.0

Pagla Kahin Ka

1970Movie7.0
Nadaan
10.0

Nadaan

1971Movie10.0
Teesri Manzil
6.4

Teesri Manzil

1966Movie6.4
Superman
8.2

Superman

1960Movie8.2
Kaajal
5.3

Kaajal

1965Movie5.3
Pyar Hi Pyar
8.0

Pyar Hi Pyar

1969Movie8.0
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
5.2

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

2006Movie5.2
Kismat
8.0

Kismat

1968Movie8.0
Nishan
5.5

Nishan

1965Movie5.5
The Great Gambler
4.8

The Great Gambler

1979Movie4.8
Kaala Sona
10.0

Kaala Sona

1975Movie10.0
Zakhmee
8.0

Zakhmee

1975Movie8.0
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
6.0

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

1960Movie6.0
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
5.5

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

2004Movie5.5
Shararat
7.6

Shararat

2002Movie7.6
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
6.8

Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls

1973Movie6.8
Aag Aur Daag
7.0

Aag Aur Daag

1971Movie7.0
Baazi
6.5

Baazi

1968Movie6.5
Ram Balram
4.8

Ram Balram

1980Movie4.8
Howrah Bridge
6.4

Howrah Bridge

1958Movie6.4
Gumnaam
6.0

Gumnaam

1965Movie6.0
Gunga Jumna
6.2

Gunga Jumna

1961Movie6.2
Ayaash
8.0

Ayaash

1982Movie8.0
Sachaai
9.0

Sachaai

1969Movie9.0
Khoon Khoon
4.4

Khoon Khoon

1973Movie4.4
Benaam
7.5

Benaam

1974Movie7.5
Agent Vinod
7.0

Agent Vinod

1977Movie7.0
Pakhandee
9.0

Pakhandee

1984Movie9.0
Khamoshi: The Musical
6.8

Khamoshi: The Musical

1996Movie6.8
Immaan Dharam
7.5

Immaan Dharam

1977Movie7.5
Raat Andheri Thi

Raat Andheri Thi

1967Movie
Billa
7.2

Billa

1980Movie7.2
Pyasi Shaam
8.0

Pyasi Shaam

1969Movie8.0
Chand Par Chadayee
6.0

Chand Par Chadayee

1967Movie6.0
Anjaane: The Unkown
10.0

Anjaane: The Unkown

2005Movie10.0
Miss Chalbaaz

Miss Chalbaaz

1961Movie
Garam Khoon
6.5

Garam Khoon

1980Movie6.5
Alibaba
7.5

Alibaba

1976Movie7.5
Geetaa Mera Naam
7.0

Geetaa Mera Naam

1974Movie7.0
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
7.5

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati

1969Movie7.5
Bhai Bahen
7.0

Bhai Bahen

1969Movie7.0
Insaan Jaag Utha
8.0

Insaan Jaag Utha

1959Movie8.0
Bada Kabutar
10.0

Bada Kabutar

1973Movie10.0
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
6.0

Raakhi Ki Saugandh

1979Movie6.0
Pyar Ka Sapna
8.0

Pyar Ka Sapna

1969Movie8.0
Main Chup Rahungi
7.2

Main Chup Rahungi

1962Movie7.2
Sawaal
7.0

Sawaal

1982Movie7.0
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
3.9

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...

2010Movie3.9
Ginny And Johnny
8.0

Ginny And Johnny

1976Movie8.0
Faraar
9.0

Faraar

1965Movie9.0
Parwana
5.4

Parwana

1971Movie5.4
Dharmatma
4.7

Dharmatma

1975Movie4.7
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
10.0

Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan

1967Movie10.0
Junglee
6.0

Junglee

1961Movie6.0
Lady Killer

Lady Killer

1969Movie
Sarhadi Lutera

Sarhadi Lutera

1966Movie
Humkadam
7.0

Humkadam

1980Movie7.0
For Your Sake
7.0

For Your Sake

1977Movie7.0
Lahu Ke Do Rang
4.9

Lahu Ke Do Rang

1979Movie4.9
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
6.5

Tum Haseen Main Jawan

1970Movie6.5
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
6.5

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

1978Movie6.5
Kahin Din Kahin Raat
7.5

Kahin Din Kahin Raat

1968Movie7.5
Madhosh
3.8

Madhosh

1974Movie3.8
Victoria No. 203
6.0

Victoria No. 203

1972Movie6.0
Besharam
6.5

Besharam

1978Movie6.5
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
10.0

Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram

1963Movie10.0
Prince
6.0

Prince

1969Movie6.0
The Train
7.0

The Train

1970Movie7.0
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
9.0

Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin

1965Movie9.0
Inkaar
7.5

Inkaar

1977Movie7.5
Anjan Hai Koyee
9.0

Anjan Hai Koyee

1969Movie9.0
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
9.0

Ishq Par Zor Nahin

1970Movie9.0
Angulimala
10.0

Angulimala

1960Movie10.0
Desperately Seeking Helen
8.0

Desperately Seeking Helen

1999Movie8.0
Flying Man

Flying Man

1965Movie
Bahu Begum
6.5

Bahu Begum

1967Movie6.5
Mayurpankh
7.0

Mayurpankh

1954Movie7.0
Do Bhai
7.5

Do Bhai

1961Movie7.5
Kala Bazar
6.1

Kala Bazar

1960Movie6.1
THIEF OF BAGHDAD

THIEF OF BAGHDAD

1969Movie
Biradari
7.0

Biradari

1966Movie7.0
Golden Eyes
8.0

Golden Eyes

1968Movie8.0
Heera
10.0

Heera

1973Movie10.0
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
8.0

Yahoodi Ki Ladki

1957Movie8.0
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
7.0

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

1979Movie7.0
Chhalia
9.0

Chhalia

1973Movie9.0
Coffee House
8.0

Coffee House

1957Movie8.0
China Town
7.0

China Town

1962Movie7.0
Bond 303
10.0

Bond 303

1985Movie10.0
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
7.0

Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

1972Movie7.0
One Better Than the Other
9.0

One Better Than the Other

1976Movie9.0
Noorjehan
8.0

Noorjehan

1967Movie8.0
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
7.0

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki

1967Movie7.0
Ghunghat
8.0

Ghunghat

1960Movie8.0
Jaal
8.5

Jaal

1967Movie8.5
Sazaa
6.0

Sazaa

1972Movie6.0
Shikar
7.7

Shikar

1968Movie7.7
Talash
8.0

Talash

1969Movie8.0
Hum Hindustani
8.0

Hum Hindustani

1960Movie8.0
Aaya Toofan
7.0

Aaya Toofan

1964Movie7.0
Night Club

Night Club

1958Movie
Jaali Note
7.0

Jaali Note

1960Movie7.0
Bulundi
6.7

Bulundi

1981Movie6.7
Shakka
7.5

Shakka

1981Movie7.5
Jaane Anjaane
8.0

Jaane Anjaane

1971Movie8.0
Shabnam
9.0

Shabnam

1964Movie9.0
Dr. Vidya
10.0

Dr. Vidya

1962Movie10.0
Kangan
8.0

Kangan

1959Movie8.0
Dil Daulat Duniya
6.5

Dil Daulat Duniya

1972Movie6.5
Ujala Hi Ujala
10.0

Ujala Hi Ujala

1974Movie10.0
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
4.8

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

1970Movie4.8
Gomti Ke Kinare
9.0

Gomti Ke Kinare

1972Movie9.0
Sultana Daku

Sultana Daku

1973Movie
Parasmani
6.5

Parasmani

1963Movie6.5
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
6.1

Sharafat Chod Di Maine

1976Movie6.1
Delhi Durbar
7.0

Delhi Durbar

1956Movie7.0
Dil Ne Pukara
7.5

Dil Ne Pukara

1967Movie7.5
Saazish
10.0

Saazish

1975Movie10.0
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
10.0

Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala

1958Movie10.0
Santosham
7.0

Santosham

1955Movie7.0
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
5.0

Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche

1972Movie5.0
Pehli Jhalak
10.0

Pehli Jhalak

1955Movie10.0
Troyee

Troyee

1982Movie
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
10.0

Tarzan Comes to Delhi

1965Movie10.0
Miss Coca Cola
10.0

Miss Coca Cola

1955Movie10.0
Apna Khoon
10.0

Apna Khoon

1978Movie10.0
Shatranj
7.0

Shatranj

1969Movie7.0
Shareef Budmaash
4.8

Shareef Budmaash

1973Movie4.8
Jahan Pyar Miley
8.0

Jahan Pyar Miley

1969Movie8.0
Preetam
7.5

Preetam

1971Movie7.5
C.I.D. 909
8.0

C.I.D. 909

1967Movie8.0
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
8.0

Jab Andhera Hota Hai

1974Movie8.0
Mr. India
9.0

Mr. India

1961Movie9.0
Shikari
5.5

Shikari

1963Movie5.5
Phandebaaz
9.5

Phandebaaz

1978Movie9.5
Cha Cha Cha
6.8

Cha Cha Cha

1964Movie6.8
Chhote Sarkar
9.0

Chhote Sarkar

1974Movie9.0
Gali Theke Rajpath
9.0

Gali Theke Rajpath

1959Movie9.0
Aap Beati
7.0

Aap Beati

1976Movie7.0
Mr. X
8.0

Mr. X

1957Movie8.0
Adhikar
5.0

Adhikar

1971Movie5.0
Kathputli
6.7

Kathputli

1971Movie6.7
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
8.0

Tu Nahin Aur Sahi

1960Movie8.0
Aakhri Sajda
9.0

Aakhri Sajda

1977Movie9.0
Andhera
7.0

Andhera

1975Movie7.0
Scattered Pearls
8.0

Scattered Pearls

1971Movie8.0
Anamika
7.0

Anamika

1973Movie7.0
Tasveer
9.0

Tasveer

1966Movie9.0
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
7.5

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

1968Movie7.5
Bombay 405 Miles
9.0

Bombay 405 Miles

1980Movie9.0
Mere Jeevan Saathi
7.3

Mere Jeevan Saathi

1972Movie7.3
Afsana
7.0

Afsana

1966Movie7.0
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
7.5

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

1966Movie7.5
Halaku
9.0

Halaku

1956Movie9.0
Karigar
7.0

Karigar

1958Movie7.0
Amber
8.0

Amber

1952Movie8.0
Thakur Jarnail Singh
7.0

Thakur Jarnail Singh

1966Movie7.0
Love and Murder
7.0

Love and Murder

1966Movie7.0
Sapne Suhane
8.0

Sapne Suhane

1961Movie8.0
Half Ticket
8.0

Half Ticket

1962Movie8.0
Bhale Huchcha
9.0

Bhale Huchcha

1972Movie9.0
Abe Hayat
10.0

Abe Hayat

1955Movie10.0
Do Shikaari
7.0

Do Shikaari

1979Movie7.0
Zindagi
8.0

Zindagi

1964Movie8.0
Kacha Chor
10.0

Kacha Chor

1977Movie10.0
Sipahsalar
10.0

Sipahsalar

1956Movie10.0
Maharaja
8.0

Maharaja

1970Movie8.0
Sannata
10.0

Sannata

1981Movie10.0
Bidesiya
8.0

Bidesiya

1963Movie8.0
Apradh
4.8

Apradh

1972Movie4.8
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
9.8

Alibaba and 40 Thieves

1954Movie9.8
Duniya Na Mane
7.0

Duniya Na Mane

1959Movie7.0
Insaaf
9.0

Insaaf

1966Movie9.0
Kabli Khan

Kabli Khan

1963Movie
Hawa Mahal
9.0

Hawa Mahal

1962Movie9.0
Chorni
7.5

Chorni

1982Movie7.5
Hum Tum Aur Woh
10.0

Hum Tum Aur Woh

1971Movie10.0
Elaan
5.7

Elaan

1971Movie5.7
Bindiya aur bandook
7.0

Bindiya aur bandook

1972Movie7.0
Sau Saal Beet Gaye

Sau Saal Beet Gaye

1970Movie
Ustadon Ke Ustad
8.0

Ustadon Ke Ustad

1963Movie8.0

TV Shows (5)

The Kapil Sharma Show
7.0

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016Series7.0
Indian Idol
5.7

Indian Idol

2004Series5.7
Comedy Nights Bachao
6.3

Comedy Nights Bachao

2015Series6.3
Angry Young Men
8.3

Angry Young Men

2024Series8.3
Brown

Brown

2026Series