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
Cast Credits

Angry Young Men
Character: Self
TV • 2024
Brown
Character:
TV • 2023

The Kapil Sharma Show
Character: Herself
TV • 2016

Comedy Nights Bachao
Character: Self
TV • 2015

Heroine
Character: Shagufta Rizvi
MOVIE • 2012

Jodi Breakers
Character:
MOVIE • 2012

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
Character:
MOVIE • 2010

Marigold
Character:
MOVIE • 2007

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Character: Kitty Kohli
MOVIE • 2006

Anjaane: The Unkown
Character: Aunty
MOVIE • 2005

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Character: Dhani's Grandmother
MOVIE • 2004

Shararat
Character: Anuradha Mathur
MOVIE • 2002

Mohabbatein
Character: Miss Monica
MOVIE • 2000

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Character: Sameer's mom
MOVIE • 1999
Desperately Seeking Helen
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1999

Khamoshi: The Musical
Character: maria
MOVIE • 1996

Akayla
Character:
MOVIE • 1991

Bond 303
Character:
MOVIE • 1985

Pakhandee
Character:
MOVIE • 1984

Ayaash
Character:
MOVIE • 1982