Actor info
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Name :
Helen
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Born :
October 22, 1939 in Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar] (86 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Female
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Film career :
239 films (1951–2012)
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Also known as :
Helen Jairag Richardson, हेलन, Helen Khan, Miss Helen, Helan
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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.
Notable films
- Jodi Breakers (2012)
- Mohabbatein (2000) as Miss Monica
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Cabaret dancer
- Sholay (1975) as Gypsy Dancer
- Love Marriage (1959) as Dancer (in a special appearance)
