Helen

Helen

84 · Born: Oct 22, 1939

Personal Details

BornOct 22, 1939 Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Spouse
  • Salim Khan

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 22, 2024 )
  • Prem Narayan Arora

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Helen Ann Richardson Khan, known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian 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.

Career

2012
Heroine
Heroine as Shagufta Rizvi
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Jodi Breakers
2007
Marigold
Marigold
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2006
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Kitty Kohli
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2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha as Dhani's Grandmother
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1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Sameer's mom
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1996
Khamoshi the Musical
Khamoshi the Musical as maria
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1991
Akayla
Akayla
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1982
Dial 100
Dial 100 as Julie
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Sawaal
Sawaal
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1980
Friendship
Friendship as Sylvia
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Humkadam
Humkadam as Suzie John
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1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Lahu Ke Do Rang as Suzy
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The Great Gambler
The Great Gambler as Monica (Dancer)
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1978
Don
Don as Kamini
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1977
Amar Akbar Anthony
Amar Akbar Anthony as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
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1971
Jaane-Anjaane
Jaane-Anjaane as Suzy
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1970
Bombay Talkie
Bombay Talkie as Heroine in Gold
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1968
Kismat
Kismat as Nancy
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1965
Gumnaam
Gumnaam as Miss Kitty
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1964
Woh Kaun Thi?
Woh Kaun Thi? as Seema
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1963
Parasmani
Parasmani
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1962
China Town
China Town as Suzie
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1960
Singapore
Singapore as Malaysian Village Dancer
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1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Dancer / Singer
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1999
Desperately Seeking Helen