Helen
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.
Acting
Movie
Sholay
as Gypsy Dancer
1975
Movie
Mohabbatein
as Miss Monica
2000
Movie
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Sameer's mom
1999
Movie
Don
as Kamini
1978
Movie
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977
Movie
Awaara
as Chorus girl
1951
Movie
Heroine
as Shagufta Rizvi
2012
TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Herself
2016
Movie
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
as Kitty Kohli
2006
Movie
Khamoshi: The Musical
as Maria Braganza
1996
Movie
Gumnaam
as Miss Kitty
1965
Movie
Jewel Thief
as Helen
1967
TV
Indian Idol
as Self
2004
Movie
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
as Dancer / Singer
1958
Movie
Dostana
as Sylvia
1980
Movie
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
as Dhani's Grandmother
2004
Movie
Teesri Manzil
as Ruby
1966
Movie
Marigold
2007
Movie
The Great Gambler
as Monica (Dancer)
1979
Movie
Billa
as Reena
1980
Movie
Raja Jani
1972
Movie
Ram Balram
as Tara Bai
1980
Movie
Woh Kaun Thi
as Seema
1964
Movie
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010