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Helen

22 Oct, 1939 in 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.

Also Known As:

Helen Jairag RichardsonहेलनHelen KhanMiss HelenHelanHelen JairagHelen Ann Richardson KhanHelen Ann RichardsonХелен

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Jaal
80% (1967)
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Zindagi
0% (1964)
Nadaan
0% (1971)
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Chorni
50% (1982)
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Shakka
50% (1981)
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Angulimala
0% (1960)
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Nau Do Gyarah
85% (1957)
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Khoon Pasina
70% (1977)
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Dostana
61% (1980)
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Lahu Ke Do Rang
53% (1979)
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Heroine
52% (2012)
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Kathputli
65% (1971)
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Delhi Durbar
0% (1956)
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Dus Lakh
0% (1966)
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Aakhri Sajda
0% (1977)
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Afsana
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Abdullah
100% (1980)
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Baazi
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Coffee House
0% (1957)
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Pakhandee
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Junglee
53% (1961)
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Lal Quila
30% (1960)
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Gunga Jumna
56% (1961)
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Heera
0% (1973)
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Santosham
60% (1955)
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Tasveer
0% (1966)
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Biradari
70% (1966)
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Smuggler
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Bairaag
100% (1976)
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Bulundi
50% (1981)
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Shabnam
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Chhalia
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Intaquam
60% (1969)
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Garam Khoon
50% (1980)
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Punishment
50% (1972)
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Khoon Khoon
40% (1973)
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Sholay
70% (1975)
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For Your Sake
40% (1977)
Superman
73% (1970)
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Kangan
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Golden Eyes
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Princess
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Pagla Kahin Ka
60% (1970)
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Half Ticket
73% (1962)
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Jaane Anjaane
80% (1971)
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Aulad
50% (1968)
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Inspector
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Zakhmee
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Aap Beati
50% (1976)
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Aaya Toofan
60% (1964)
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Saazish
0% (1975)
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Bada Kabutar
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Deewaangee
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Shareef Budmaash
45% (1973)
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Pistolwali
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Talash
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Kalicharan
60% (1976)
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Andhera
0% (1975)
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Hum Hindustani
60% (1960)
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Halaku
90% (1956)
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Yahudi
57% (1958)
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Dil Daulat Duniya
60% (1972)
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Madhosh
30% (1974)
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Sawaal
0% (1982)
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Phandebaaz
100% (1978)
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Parasmani
60% (1963)
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Troyee
0% (1982)
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Billa
72% (1980)
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Kaajal
30% (1965)
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Bidesiya
0% (1963)
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Prince
52% (1969)
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Shikar
65% (1968)
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Badal
0% (1966)
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Duniya Na Maane
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Man Mandir
0% (1971)
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Jaali Note
60% (1960)
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Ghunghat
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Nishan
30% (1965)
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Hum Tum Aur Woh
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Conduct
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Maharaja
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Love Marriage
0% (1959)
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Hawa Mahal
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Mr. India
0% (1961)
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Adhikar
40% (1971)
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Sachaai
0% (1969)
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Raja Jani
65% (1972)
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Dr. Vidya
0% (1962)
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Ayaash
0% (1982)
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Karigar
0% (1958)
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Maya
60% (1961)
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Marigold
58% (2007)
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Main Chup Rahungi
30% (1962)
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Shararat
77% (2002)
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Duniya Na Mane
0% (1959)