Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1939-10-22 (Age: 87)
Place of Birth
Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Helen
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.
Filmography (238)
Heroine
2012
Jodi Breakers
2012
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Marigold
2007
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
Shararat
2002
Mohabbatein
2000
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999Desperately Seeking Helen
1999
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
Akayla
1991
Bond 303
1985
