Cast & creator
Helen
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Indian Idol, Comedy Nights Bachao
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.
Also known as: Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan
243
film credits
5
television credits
248
1951–2026 · acting roles
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Signature credits
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Across film & television
Filmography (248)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015
Naag Mani
1957
Marma Veeran
Narthaki (special appearance)
1956
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
Harishchandra Taramati
Dancer
1963
Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
2000
Sholay
Gypsy Dancer
1975
Anamika
Rubai
1973
Khoon Pasina
Dancer
1977
Yaar Mera
Rosie
1972
Brown
Aunt Bertha
2026Aakhri Sanghursh
Meena
1997
Marigold
2007
Jodi Breakers
2012
Awaara
Chorus girl
1951
Dus Lakh
1966
Biradari
1966
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom
1999
Taxi Driver
1973
Don
Kamini
1978
Shankar Sita Ansuya
Dancer
1965
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Cabaret Dancer
1960
Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
1977
Inspector
1970
Baazi
1968
Anjaam
Nikita
1968
Dr. Shaitan
1960
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Rita
1963Chala Murari Hero Banne
Self
1977
Prem Bandhan
1979
Benaam
1974
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Badal
1966
Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
1970
Dostana
Sylvia
1980
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Suzy
1979
Kismat
Nancy
1968
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
Herself
1973
Toofan
1969
Pistolwali
1972
Shararat
Anuradha Mathur
2002
Bombay Talkie
Heroine in Gold
1970
Hema Hemeelu
Special appearance
1979
Jewel Thief
Helen
1967
Akayla
Seema's Mother
1991
Maryada
1971
C.I.D. 909
Sophia
1967
Nishan
1965
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
2012
Sinbad, Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
Sachaai
1969Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Helen
1968
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Dancer / Singer
1958
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Cabaret dancer
1979
Love Marriage
Dancer (in a special appearance)
1959
Superman
1960
Ram Balram
Tara Bai
1980
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli
2006
Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
2010
Pyar Hi Pyar
Cham Cham
1969
Yakeen
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
1969
Flying Man
1965
Deewaangee
Kitty
1976
Ghunghat
Dancer
1960
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother
2004
Woh Kaun Thi
Seema
1964
Main Chup Rahungi
Menka
1962
Taj Mahal
Tawaif/ Court Dancer
1963
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Sherry
1969
Hulchul
Kitty D'Costa
1971
Parwana
Cabaret Dancer
1971
Alibaba
1976
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976
Billa
Reena
1980
Shikar
Veera
1968
Gumnaam
Miss Kitty
1965
Abdullah
Item Dancer
1980
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967
Gomti Ke Kinare
Herself
1972
Lady Killer
1969
The Train
Lily
1970
Miss Chalbaaz
Roopa
1961
Jhoota Kahin Ka
Cabaret dancer
1979
Teesri Manzil
Ruby
1966
Bhai Bahen
1969Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
Chand Par Chadayee
Dancer / Singer
1967
Immaan Dharam
Jenny Francis
1977
Kalicharan
Dancer
1976
Caravan
Monica
1971
Sunehri Nagin
Princess
1963
Inkaar
Dancer at bar in song
1977
Hum Tum Aur Woh
1971
One Better Than the Other
1976
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Shabnam
1965
Intaquam
Rebecca
1969
Phandebaaz
Club Dancer
1978
Howrah Bridge
Dancer / Singer
1958
Insaan Jaag Utha
Dancer (uncredited)
1959
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
Prince
Sophia
1969
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Bar Singer & Dancer
1979
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
Heera
Dancer
1973
Pagla Kahin Ka
1970
Ginny And Johnny
1976
Elaan
1971
Geetaa Mera Naam
Savitri
1974
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Khamoshi: The Musical
Maria Braganza
1996
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
Alka
1974
The Great Gambler
Monica (Dancer)
1979
Kaajal
Courtesan
1965
Sarhadi Lutera
1966
Junglee
Miss Suku
1961
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
China Town
Suzie
1962
Pyasi Shaam
Life-size cardboard cut-out
1969
Talash
1969
Bulundi
Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
1981
Maya
Banke's darling
1961
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
Victoria No. 203
Girl On Beach
1972
Pakhandee
1984Desperately Seeking Helen
Self (archive footage)
1999
Noorjehan
Dilruba
1967
Kaala Sona
Chameli
1975
Humkadam
Suzie John
1980
Shabnam
Sabha
1964
Bairaag
Lucy
1976
Smuggler
Dancer
1966
Sawaal
1982
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Kamini
1972
Khoon Khoon
1973
Raja Jani
1972
Besharam
Item Dancer
1978
Aap Beati
Rita
1976
Sazaa
Kitty
1972
Preetam
Sarita
1971
Bahu Begum
Courtesan
1967
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Dancer / Singer
1954
Shatranj
1969
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Mrs. Reen
1972
Apna Khoon
Dancer
1978
Apradh
Cabaret Dancer / Singer
1972
Raakhi Ki Saugandh
1979
Dharmatma
Dancer
1975
Golden Eyes
1968
Yahudi
1958
Aag Aur Daag
1971
Sange Muzhangu
1972
Kangan
wedding entertainer
1959
Do Shikaari
Bar Dancer
1979
Gunga Jumna
Courtesan
1961
Chhote Sarkar
Kasturi
1974
Nadaan
Rita Saxena
1971
Princess
(Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
1970
Madhosh
Mona / Mrs Goldie
1974
Saazish
Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship
1975
Bombay 405 Miles
Rita (Master's wife)
1980
Dil Ne Pukara
Jyoti
1967
Kathputli
Roma
1971
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Rita
1970
Bond 303
1985
Amber
Dancer
1952
Aulad
Courtesan
1968
Mayurpankh
1954
Abe Hayat
Dancer
1955
Adhikar
Cabaret Dancer
1971
Duniya Na Mane
1959
Hum Hindustani
1960
Tasveer
Alka
1966
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
1966
Lal Quila
1960
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
Raat Andheri Thi
1967
Zakhmee
1975
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
Angulimala
1960
Kala Bazar
1960
Karigar
Bar Dancer
1958
Shakka
Janki
1981
Night in London
Sue / Jameela
1967
Jaal
1967
Gali Theke Rajpath
Dancer
1959
Man Mandir
1971
Agent Vinod
Lovelina
1977
Dr. Vidya
1962
Jaane Anjaane
Suzy
1971
Mr. X
1957
Sannata
1981
Anjaane: The Unkown
Aunty
2005
Cha Cha Cha
Lali
1964Maharaja
1970
Chhalia
Mona
1973
Thakur Jarnail Singh
1966
Insaaf
1966
Pyar Ka Sapna
Jenny
1969
Bidesiya
1963
Ayaash
1982
For Your Sake
Shola
1977
Coffee House
1957
Santosham
Dancer
1955
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
Afsana
1966
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
Yasmin
1969
Pehli Jhalak
Dancer
1955
Shareef Budmaash
Carmen / Rita
1973
Half Ticket
Stage Dancer
1962
Bada Kabutar
Dancer
1973
Garam Khoon
Dancer
1980
Ustadon Ke Ustad
Rita
1963
Sapne Suhane
Nimmo dancer
1961
Night Club
Special Appearance
1958
Halaku
1956
Yahoodi Ki Ladki
1957
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Neelam
1968
Ujala Hi Ujala
Dancer / Singer
1974
Andhera
1975
Kacha Chor
1977
Aaya Toofan
Princess Chandavarti
1964Scattered Pearls
Club dancer
1971
Mr. India
Rita
1961
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
Sipahsalar
1956
Jaali Note
1960
Delhi Durbar
1956
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
Parasmani
1963
Love and Murder
Juliet
1966Bindiya aur bandook
1972
Aakhri Sajda
1977
Kabli Khan
Haseena
1963
Hawa Mahal
Champakali
1962
Chorni
Dancer
1982
Do Bhai
Courtesan
1961
Troyee
Bar Dancer
1982
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
1972
Shikari
Shoba
1963
Zindagi
1964
Sultana Daku
1973
Khazana
1951
Bhale Huchcha
Item Dancer
1972