Helen

October 22, 1939 — 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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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

1999

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Don

1978

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Amar Akbar Anthony

1977

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Heroine

2012

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Khamoshi: The Musical

1996

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Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

2006

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Jewel Thief

1967

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Gumnaam

1965