Helen biography
Helen is an Indian film actress and dancer of Anglo-Burmese descent, born on 21 November 1938 in Yangon.
Helen's screen career began in 1955 with Santosham.
Helen has 67 screen credits across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are One Room Kitchen (2011), Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010), Anjaane (2005).
Helen is best known for Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan, Aa Jaane Jaan, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja.
Honours include Padma Shri in arts.
- Also known as
- Helen Richardson Khan, Helen Khan, Helen Jairag Richardson, Helen Ann Richardson Khan
- Born
- 21 November 1938 (age 87)
- Birthplace
- Yangon
- Work
- Dancer, Film actor, Television actor, Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1951 to present
- Known for
- Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan, Aa Jaane Jaan, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
Helen filmography
67 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | One Room Kitchen | Marathi | ||
| 2010 | Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Anjaane | Hindi | ||
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Saazish | Hindi | ||
| 1996 | Khamoshi: The Musical | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Troyee | Bangla | ||
| 1982 | Aladin dan Lampu Wasiat | Indonesian | ||
| 1982 | Agent Raaj | Sonia | Bengali | |
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Dostana | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Billa | Reena | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Hindi | ||
| 1979 | Hema Hemeelu | Telugu | ||
| 1979 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Tamil/Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Don | Hindi | ||
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Hindi | ||
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Hindi | ||
| 1976 | Ginny Aur Johnny | Hindi | ||
| 1975 | Sholay | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Geeta Mera Naam | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Chhalia | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Anamika | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Sultana Daku | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Hindi |
Show all 67 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Dil Daulat Duniya | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Apradh | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Sange Muzhangu | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Bhale Huchcha | Item dancer | Kannada | Special appearance in the sing "Nodu Lovely Beauty" |
| 1971 | Hulchul | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Caravan | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Beharoopia | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawaan | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Pagla Kahin Ka | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Bhagwan Parshuram | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Rajkumari | Bengali film | ||
| 1968 | Baazi | Hindi | ||
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | Hindi | ||
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil | Hindi | ||
| 1966 | Dus Lakh | Hindi | ||
| 1966 | Loha Singh | Bhojpuri | ||
| 1966 | Chaddian Di Doli | Punjabi | ||
| 1965 | Gumnaam | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Nishan | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Khandan | Hindi | ||
| 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi? | Hindi | ||
| 1963 | Shikari | Hindi | ||
| 1963 | Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo | Bhojpuri | ||
| 1963 | Bidesiya | Bhojpuri | ||
| 1962 | Dr. Vidya | Hindi | ||
| 1961 | Mr. India | Hindi | ||
| 1961 | Junglee | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Singapore | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Return of Mr. Superman | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Hum Hindustani | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Baghdad Thirudan | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Anari | Hindi | ||
| 1959 | Gali Thekey Rajpath | Bengali | ||
| 1958 | Khazanchi | Hindi | ||
| 1958 | Uthama Puthiran | Tamil | ||
| 1958 | Naan Valartha Thangai | Tamil | ||
| 1958 | Maya Manithan | Item dancer | Tamil | Special appearance in the song Kannukkulle Minnalaadudhu |
| 1958 | Bhookailas | Apsara | Telugu | Special appearance in the song Sundaranga Andukora |
| 1957 | Baarish | Hindi | ||
| 1957 | Dongallo Dora | Telugu | ||
| 1955 | Santosham | Telugu |