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.

Known For

Sholay

as Gypsy Dancer

Mohabbatein

as Miss Monica

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

as Sameer's mom

Don

as Kamini

Amar Akbar Anthony

as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)

Awaara

as Chorus girl

Heroine

as Shagufta Rizvi

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Herself

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

as Kitty Kohli

Khamoshi: The Musical

as Maria Braganza