Helen
In a business that burns through people quickly, Helen is a long-distance runner whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 144 credits across 75 years is a rate most careers never reach. 'Sholay' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. The list also holds 'Mohabbatein'. 12 was the age at the first credit. More of the credits fall under action than under anything else.
Helen
143 Movies
1 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Helen is a long-distance runner whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 144 credits across 75 years is a rate most careers never reach. 'Sholay' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. The list also holds 'Mohabbatein'. 12 was the age at the first credit. More of the credits fall under action than under anything else.
Movies
Plays Miss Monica
Mohabbatein
2000
Plays Gypsy Dancer
Sholay
1975
Plays Narthaki (special appearance)
Marma Veeran
1956
Plays Rosie
Yaar Mera
1972
Plays Cabaret Dancer
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
Plays Sameer's mom
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
Plays Dancer
Harishchandra Taramati
1963
Plays Chorus girl
Awaara
1951
Plays Seema's Mother
Akayla
1991
Plays Dancer
Khoon Pasina
1977
Plays Shagufta Rizvi
Heroine
2012
Plays Tawaif/ Court Dancer
Taj Mahal
1963
Plays Kitty Kohli
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
Plays Kamini
Don
1978
Plays Rubai
Anamika
1973
Plays Lucy
Bairaag
1976
Plays Carmen / Rita
Shareef Budmaash
1973
Plays Sylvia
Dostana
1980
Plays Dancer at bar in song
Inkaar
1977
Plays Cabaret dancer
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Plays Cabaret Dancer
Parwana
1971
Plays Dancer
Dharmatma
1975
Plays Ruby
Teesri Manzil
1966
Plays Dhani's Grandmother
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
Plays Tara Bai
Ram Balram
1980
Plays Seema
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
Plays Cabaret dancer
Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979
Plays Sophia
Prince
1969
Plays Miss Suku
Junglee
1961
Plays Dancer
Kalicharan
1976
Plays Monica
Caravan
1971
Plays Dancer / Singer
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
Plays Courtesan
Kaajal
1965
Plays Miss Kitty
Gumnaam
1965
Plays Princess
Sunehri Nagin
1963
Plays Anuradha Mathur
Shararat
2002
Plays Item Dancer
Abdullah
1980
Plays Rita
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
1970
Plays Monica (Dancer)
The Great Gambler
1979
Plays Helen
Jewel Thief
1967
Plays Heroine in Gold
Bombay Talkie
1970
Plays Dancer / Singer
Howrah Bridge
1958
Plays Banke's darling
Maya
1961
Plays Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
Yakeen
1969
Plays Veera
Shikar
1968
Plays Courtesan
Gunga Jumna
1961
Plays Suzy
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Plays Suzy
Jaane Anjaane
1971
Plays Kitty D'Costa
Hulchul
1971
Plays Mona / Mrs Goldie
Madhosh
1974
TV Shows
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Heroine
Full Filmography
Brown
Aunt Bertha · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
2012
Film
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli
2006
Film
Anjaane: The Unkown
Aunty
2005
Film
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Dhani's Grandmother
2004
Film
Shararat
Anuradha Mathur
2002
Film
Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
2000
Film
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer's mom
1999
Film
Khamoshi: The Musical
Maria Braganza
1996
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Helen and where are they from?
Helen is 87 years old, born on October 22, 1939 in Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar].
What are the most famous roles of Helen?
Helen is best known for roles in Sholay, Mohabbatein, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
How many movies has Helen been in?
Over a 75-year career (since 1951), Helen has appeared in 143 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Helen's first movie?
The career of Helen began with Khazana (1951).
What is Helen's most recent movie or series?
Helen's most recent release is Brown, which premiered on June 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Helen appeared in?
On television, Helen has appeared in The Kapil Sharma Show, Indian Idol, Angry Young Men, Comedy Nights Bachao.
Helen
1939-10-22 · 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.