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Helen

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Helen

Born October 22, 1939 in Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]239 films

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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Sholay posterFirst watchSholay19757.1as Gypsy DancerAfter his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.View film

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Filmography

239 films as actor
  1. 2012HeroineShagufta Rizvi
  2. 2012Jodi Breakers
  3. 2010Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
  4. 2007Marigold
  5. 2006Humko Deewana Kar GayeKitty Kohli
  6. 2005Anjaane: The UnkownAunty
  7. 2004Dil Ne Jise Apna KahaaDhani's Grandmother
  8. 2002ShararatAnuradha Mathur
  9. 2000MohabbateinMiss Monica
  10. 1999Hum Dil De Chuke SanamSameer's mom
  11. 1997Aakhri SanghurshMeena
  12. 1996Khamoshi: The MusicalMaria Braganza
  13. 1991AkaylaSeema's Mother
  14. 1985Bond 303
  15. 1984Pakhandee
  16. 1982Ayaash
  17. 1982Sawaal
  18. 1982TroyeeBar Dancer
  19. 1982ChorniDancer
  20. 1981ShakkaJanki
  21. 1981Sannata
  22. 1981BulundiItem dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
  23. 1980HumkadamSuzie John
  24. 1980DostanaSylvia
  25. 1980Bombay 405 MilesRita (Master's wife)
  26. 1980Ram BalramTara Bai
  27. 1980AbdullahItem Dancer
  28. 1980BillaReena
  29. 1980Garam KhoonDancer
  30. 1979Raakhi Ki Saugandh
  31. 1979Lahu Ke Do RangSuzy
  32. 1979Duniya Meri Jeb MeinBar Singer & Dancer
  33. 1979Allauddinum Albhutha VilakkumCabaret dancer
  34. 1979The Great GamblerMonica (Dancer)
  35. 1979Jhoota Kahin KaCabaret dancer
  36. 1979Hema HemeeluSpecial appearance
  37. 1979Prem Bandhan
  38. 1979Do ShikaariBar Dancer
  39. 1978Apna KhoonDancer
  40. 1978Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
  41. 1978PhandebaazClub Dancer
  42. 1978DonKamini
  43. 1978BesharamItem Dancer
  44. 1977InkaarDancer at bar in song
  45. 1977Agent VinodLovelina
  46. 1977For Your SakeShola
  47. 1977Amar Akbar AnthonyFake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
  48. 1977Khoon PasinaDancer
  49. 1977Immaan DharamJenny Francis
  50. 1977Aakhri Sajda
  51. 1977Kacha Chor
  52. 1976Alibaba
  53. 1976Aap BeatiRita
  54. 1976Ginny And Johnny
  55. 1976One Better Than the Other
  56. 1976DeewaangeeKitty
  57. 1976KalicharanDancer
  58. 1976BairaagLucy
  59. 1976Sharafat Chod Di Maine
  60. 1975SholayGypsy Dancer
  61. 1975Kaala SonaChameli
  62. 1975DharmatmaDancer
  63. 1975Andhera
  64. 1975Zakhmee
  65. 1975SaazishLola - Singer / Dancer on ship
  66. 1974Benaam
  67. 1974Jab Andhera Hota HaiAlka
  68. 1974Geetaa Mera NaamSavitri
  69. 1974MadhoshMona / Mrs Goldie
  70. 1974Ujala Hi UjalaDancer / Singer
  71. 1974Chhote SarkarKasturi
  72. 1973AnamikaRubai
  73. 1973ChhaliaMona
  74. 1973Sultana Daku
  75. 1973Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
  76. 1973HeeraDancer
  77. 1973Khoon Khoon
  78. 1973Bada KabutarDancer
  79. 1973Shareef BudmaashCarmen / Rita
  80. 1973Taxi Driver
  81. 1972Do Gaz Zameen Ke NeecheBar Dancer (uncredited)
  82. 1972Victoria No. 203Girl On Beach
  83. 1972Mere Jeevan SaathiKamini
  84. 1972Bhale HuchchaItem Dancer
  85. 1972SazaaKitty
  86. 1972Raja Jani
  87. 1972Sange Muzhangu
  88. 1972Yaar MeraRosie
  89. 1972Rakhi Aur HathkadiMrs. Reen
  90. 1972Pistolwali
  91. 1972ApradhCabaret Dancer / Singer
  92. 1972Dil Daulat Duniya
  93. 1972Bindiya aur bandook
  94. 1971KathputliRoma
  95. 1971NadaanRita Saxena
  96. 1971PreetamSarita
  97. 1971Maryada
  98. 1971HulchulKitty D'Costa
  99. 1971Elaan
  100. 1971Jaane AnjaaneSuzy
  101. 1971AdhikarCabaret Dancer
  102. 1971ParwanaCabaret Dancer
  103. 1971Scattered PearlsClub dancer
  104. 1971CaravanMonica
  105. 1971Aag Aur Daag
  106. 1971Man Mandir
  107. 1971Hum Tum Aur Woh
  108. 1970Bombay TalkieHeroine in Gold
  109. 1970Princess(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
  110. 1970Tum Haseen Main JawanJina (Ranjeet's wife)
  111. 1970Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?Rita
  112. 1970The TrainLily
  113. 1970Pagla Kahin Ka
  114. 1970Inspector
  115. 1970Ishq Par Zor Nahin
  116. 1970Sau Saal Beet Gaye
  117. 1970Maharaja
  118. 1969YakeenNight Club performer (song "Bachke")
  119. 1969Pyasi ShaamLife-size cardboard cut-out
  120. 1969Anjan Hai Koyee