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Helen

Helen

Birthday: 1939-10-22 | Place of Birth: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2012
Heroine

as    Shagufta Rizvi

2006
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

as    Kitty Kohli

2005
Anjaane: The Unkown

as    Aunty

2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

as    Dhani's Grandmother

2002
Shararat

as    Anuradha Mathur

1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

as    Sameer's mom

1996
Khamoshi: The Musical

as    Maria Braganza

1982
Chorni

as    Dancer

1981
Shakka

as    Janki

1980
Billa

as    Reena

1980
Bombay 405 Miles

as    Rita (Master's wife)

1980
Humkadam

as    Suzie John

1980
Dostana

as    Sylvia

1980
Ram Balram

as    Tara Bai

1979
The Great Gambler

as    Monica (Dancer)

1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang

as    Suzy