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Helen was born in Burma to an Anglo Indian army officer and a Burmese nurse. Her father died during the Second World War. Her family migrated to India in 1942 as refugees in order to escape the Japanese invasion of Burma. Helen was introduced to Bollywood in 1953 by the famous dancer Cuckoo. She got her break in 1958 when she performed the song 'Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo' in the movie Howrah Bridge... See full bio »

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2012 Heroine
Shagufta Rizvi
 
2012 Jodi Breakers
Madonna
 
2010 Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...
 
2007 Marigold
Prem's grandma (as Helen Khan)
 
2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Kitty Kohli
 
2005 Anjaane: The Unkown
Aunty
 
2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
Dhani's grandmother
 
2004 Ab Tak Chhappan
Feroz' Mother
 
2002 Shararat
Anuradha Mathur
 
2001 Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (TV series)
Mother (2001)
 
2000 Mohabbatein
Miss Monica
 
1999 Straight from the Heart
Mrs. Rafilini (Sameer's mom (special appearance)
 
1998 Saazish
 
1997 Aakhri Sanghursh
Meena
 
1996 Khamoshi: The Musical
Maria
 
1993 Aasoo Bane Angaarey
 
1991 Akayla
Seema's Mother
 
1985 Bond 303
Dancer wife of Dr. __ (uncredited)
 
1984 Pakhandi
 
1983 Daulat Ke Dushman
Laila
 
1983 Haadsaa
Martha
 
1982 Ayaash
Courtesan
 
1982/I Sawaal
Cabaret Dancer
 
1982 Troyee
Bar Dancer
 
1982 Teesri Aankh
 
1982 Chorni
Dancer (in song "Hai Yeh Kaisa Nasha")
 
1982 Allauddin and Wonderful Lamp
 
1982 Dial 100
Julie
 
1982 Kachche Heere
 
1982 Sultana Daku
 
1982 Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat
 
1981 Shakka
Janki
 
1981 Chhupa Chhuppi
 
1981 Sannata
 
1981 Bulundi
Bar Dancer
 
1981 Arati
 
1981 Bhula Na Dena
 
1981 Raaz
 
1980 Shaan
Dancer
 
1980 Humkadam
Suzie John
 
1980 Andhera
 
1980 Dostana
Sylvia
 
1980 Be-Reham
P.K.'s Client
 
1980 Abdullah
Dancer/Singer (Jashne bahara mehfil e yaara...) (uncredited)
 
1980 Angaar
 
1980 Bombay 405 Miles
Rita (Master's wife)
 
1980 Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan
 
1980/I Ram Balram
Tara Bai
 
1980 Teen Ekkey
 
1979 Kanoon Ka Shikaar
 
1979 Do Shikaari
Bar Dancer (uncredited)
 
1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang
Suzy
 
1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Dancer/singer in bar
 
1979 Guru Ho Jaa Shuru
Prem's Girlfriend
 
1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
Cabaret Dancer
 
1979 The Great Gambler
Monica (Dancer)
 
1979 Naya Bakra
 
1979 Prem Bandhan
 
1979 Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1979 Magroor
Ruksana
 
1979 Raakhi Ki Saugandh
Sweety
 
1978 Chor Ke Ghar Chor
Courtesan
 
1978 Apna Khoon
Dancer
 
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
 
1978 Phandebaaz
 
1978 Don
Kamini
 
1978 Bandie
Dancer/Singer
 
1978 Jalan
 
1978 Besharam
 
1978 Kaala Aadmi
 
1978 Karwa Chouth
Dancer/Singer
 
1978 Parmatma
Katorani (Bar Girl)
 
1978 Sampoorna Sant Darshanam
 
1978 Swarg Narak
Cabaret dancer
 
1977 Pandit Aur Pathan
Salma
 
1977 Aap Ki Khatir
Shola
 
1977 Khel Khilari Ka
Dancer
 
1977 Khoon Pasina
Dancer
 
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance)
 
1977 Immaan Dharam
Jenny Francis
 
1977 Aakhri Sajda
 
1977 Agent Vinod
Dancer - Lovelina
 
1977 Chaalu Mera Naam
 
1977 Darling Darling
 
1977 Duniyadari
 
1977 Hunterwali 77
 
1977 Inkaar
Dancer/Singer in Bar
 
1977 Jagriti
 
1977 Kachcha Chor
 
1977 Khel Kismat Ka
 
1977 Yaaron Ka Yaar
Rita
 
1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Rita
 
1976 Shankar Dada
 
1976 Raeeszada
 
1976 Kalicharan
Dancer
 
1976 Aaj Ka Ye Ghar
Miss Ruhi
 
1976 Aap Beati
Rita
 
1976 Ali Baba
 
1976 Bairaag
Lucy
 
1976 Deewaangee
Kitty
 
1976 Ginny Aur Johny
 
1976 Harfan Maulaa
Dancer/Singer
 
1976 Raakhi Aur Rifle (as Helan)
 
1976 Raees
 
1976 Sikka
 
1976 Yamla Jatt
 
1975 Sholay
Gypsy dancer (Guest Appearance)
 
1975 Kala Sona
Chameli
 
1975 Zakhmee
Sheila
 
1975 Dharmatma
Dancer
 
1975 Apne Rang Hazaar
 
1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Madame
 
1975 Kaam Shastra
 
1975 Mere Sajna
Sona
 
1975 Mere Sartaj
Dancer/Singer at Angel Club
 
1975 Saazish
Lola - Singer/Dancer on ship
 
1975 Sanyasi
1st Dancer (song "Tu Mera Din Hai")
 
1975 Zindagi Aur Toofan
 
1974 Benaam
Poonam
 
1974 Call Girl
Sylvia
 
1974 Amir Garib
Dancer
 
1974 Jab Andhera Hota Hai
 
1974 Geetaa Mera Naam
Savitri
 
1974 Chhote Sarkar
 
1974 Faslah
Dancer/Singer at Club
 
1974 Jurm Aur Sazaa
Cabaret Dancer
 
1974 Kshitij
 
1974 Madhosh
 
1974 Sacha Mera Roop Hai
 
1974 Ujala Hi Ujala
Dancer/Singer
 
1973 Pyaasi Nadi
 
1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Woman at party
 
1973 Agni Rekha
 
1973 Anamika
Rubai (Cabaret Dancer)
 
1973 Bada Kabutar
Dancer
 
1973 Barkha Bahar
 
1973 Chhalia
Mona
 
1973 Chimni Ka Dhuan
 
1973 Dhamkee
 
1973 Dharma
Cabaret Dancer #1 (uncredited)
 
1973 Heera
 
1973 Khoon Khoon
 
1973 Mehmaan
Kitty
 
1973 Shareef Budmaash
Carmen/Rita
 
1973 Taxi Driver
 
1972 Victoria No. 203
Girl on beach
 
1972 Apradh
Cabaret Dancer/Singer
 
1972 Bindiya Aur Bandook
 
1972 Dharkan
Laajwanti
 
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya
Rita
 
1972 Doctor X
 
1972 Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
Bar dancer (uncredited)
 
1972 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha
 
1972 Mere Jeevan Saathi
Kamini
 
1972 Mome Ki Gudiya
Dancer/Singer
 
1972 Pilla? Piduga?
 
1972 Pistolwali
 
1972 Raja Jani
Dancer
 
1972 Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
Mrs. Reen
 
1972 Sangey Muzhangu
Dancer
 
1972 Sazaa
 
1972 Sultana Daku
 
1971 Hungama
Chameli
 
1971 Nadaan
Rita Saxena
 
1971 Preetam
Sarita
 
1971 Elaan
Lily
 
1971 Jaane-Anjaane
Suzie
 
1971/I Adhikar
Cabaret Dancer
 
1971 Upaasna
 
1971 Beharoopia
 
1971 Bikhare Moti
 
1971 Caravan
Monica
 
1971 Haseenon Ka Devata
Casino dancer
 
1971 Hulchul
Kitty D'Costa
 
1971 Hum Tum Aur Woh
Lily/Anita
 
1971 Kahin Aar Kahin Paar
 
1971 Kathputli
Rama
 
1971 Man Mandir
 
1971 Maryada
Singer/Dancer (Dil ka lena dena humne..)
 
1971 Parwana
Cabaret Dancer
 
1971 Shree Krishnarjun Yuddh
Urvashi
 
1971 Ustad Pedro
 
1970 Bombay Talkie
Heroine in Gold
 
1970 Tum Haseen Main Jawan
Jina (Ranjeet's wife)
 
1970 Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
Rita
 
1970 The Train
Lily
 
1970 Aag Aur Daag
Dancer/Singer
 
1970 Begunah
 
1970 Bhagwan Parshuram
Dancer
 
1970 Dagabaaz
 
1970 Ehsan
Rita
 
1970 Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi
 
1970 Inspector
Hotel Flamingo Dancer
 
1970 Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Dancer on yacht
 
1970 Maharaja
 
1970 Pagla Kahin Ka
Jenny
 
1970 Puraskar
Rita
 
1970 Taqat Aur Talwar
 
1970 Truck Driver
 
1970 Yeh Khoon Rang Layega
 
1969 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
Neelam
 
1969 Anjan Hai Koyee
Bijli - Bhajiwali
 
1969 Badmash
 
1969 Bhai Bahen
 
1969 Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
Sherry
 
1969 Gunda
 
1969 Hum Ek Hain
 
1969 Intaquam
Rebecca
 
1969 Jaal Saz
Dancer
 
1969 Jahan Pyar Mile
 
1969 Jiyo Aur Jeene Do
 
1969 Kismat
Nancy
 
1969 Prince
Sophia
 
1969 Pyar Hi Pyar
Cham Cham
 
1969 Pyar Ka Sapna
Jenny
 
1969 Pyasi Sham
 
1969 Road to Sikkim
 
1969 Sachaai
Meena
 
1969 Samay Bada Balwan
 
1969 Shatranj
Salma
 
1969 Talash
Rita
 
1969 The Killers
 
1969 The Thief of Baghdad
Yasmin
 
1969 Toofan
Dancer
 
1969 Yakeen
Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
 
1968 Anjaam
 
1968 Aulad
Courtesan
 
1968 Baazi
 
1968 Ek Phool Ek Bhool
 
1968 Ek Raat
Dancer/Singer
 
1968 Golden Eyes Secret Agent 077
 
1968 Har Har Gange
 
1968 Kahin Din Kahin Raat
 
1968 Lady Killer
 
1968 Shikar
Veera
 
1968 Vaasna
Cabaret Dancer
 
1967 Jewel Thief
Helen
 
1967 Bahu Begum
Courtesan
 
1967 Chand Par Chadayee
Dancer/Singer
 
1967 C.I.D. 909
Sophia
 
1967 Dil Ne Pukara
Jyoti
 
1967 Dilruba
 
1967 Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
A dancer
 
1967 Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Pushpa Malhotra
 
1967 Jaal
 
1967 Lamboo in Hong Kong
 
1967 Mohabbat Aur Jung
 
1967 Nasihat
 
1967 Night in London
Jameela
 
1967 Raat Andheri Thi
 
1967 Rajoo
 
1967 Sardar
 
1967 Shamsher
 
1966 Street Singer
 
1966 Afsana
Kamini
 
1966 Badal
 
1966 Biradari
Dancer
 
1966 Chaddian Di Doli
Dancer
 
1966 Chale Hain Sasural
 
1966 Dada
 
1966 Do Matwale
 
1966 Dus Lakh
Kitty Little
 
1966 Insaaf
Dancer/Singer
 
1966 Jadoo
 
1966 Kunwari
 
1966 Labela
 
1966 Love and Murder
 
1966 Sagaai
Dancer
 
1966 Sarhadi Lutera
 
1966 Smuggler
Dancer
 
1966 Spy in Goa
 
1966 Tasveer
 
1966 Teesri Manzil
Ruby
 
1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
 
1966 Vidyarthi
 
1966 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Dancer/Singer (uncredited)
 
1965 Gumnaam
Miss Kitty
 
1965 Baghi Haseena
 
1965 Chor Darwaza
 
1965 Ek Saal Pehle
 
1965 Faisla
 
1965 Faraar
Dancer/Singer
 
1965 Hum Diwane
 
1965 Kaajal
Courtesan
 
1965 Khandan
Jati (Dancer)
 
1965 Lootera
 
1965 Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
Shabnam
 
1965 Namaste Ji
 
1965 Nishan
 
1965 Rustom-E-Hind
 
1965 Sab Ka Ustad
 
1965 Sant Tukaram
 
1965 Shankar Sita Ansuya
Dancer/Singer
 
1965 Sikandar E Azam
 
1965 Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
 
1965 Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Nightclub entertainer
 
1964 Cha Cha Cha
Lali
 
1964 Aaya Toofan
Rajkumari Chanda
 
1964 Awara Badal
Dancer/Singer
 
1964 Baghi
 
1964 Hercules
 
1964 His Highness
 
1964 Maharani Padmini
 
1964 Shabnam
Sabha
 
1964 Woh Kaun Thi?
Seema
 
1964 Zindagi
Chameli
 
1963 Awara Abdulla
 
1963 Been Ka Jadoo
 
1963 Bidesiya
Dancer in Nautanki
 
1963 Captain Sheroo
 
1963 Dekha Pyaar Tumhara
 
1963 Ek Tha Alibaba
 
1963 Harishchandra Taramati
Dancer
 
1963 Kabli Khan
Haseena
 
1963 Maya Mahal
 
1963 Mulzim
 
1963 Parasmani
Dancer
 
1963 Patal Nagri
 
1963 Pyar Ka Bandhan
 
1963 Raja
 
1963 Shikari
Shoba
 
1963 Sunheri Nagin
Princess
 
1963 Taj Mahal
Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na'
 
1963 Ustadon Ke Ustad
Rita
 
1962 Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai
Moshia
 
1962 Bezubaan
 
1962 Bombay Ka Chor
 
1962 China Town
Suzie
 
1962 Dr. Vidya
 
1962 Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo
 
1962 Gyarah Hazaar Ladkiyan
 
1962 Half Ticket
Stage Dancer/Singer ("Woh Ek Nighahen")
 
1962 Hariyali Aur Rasta
Dancer Dolly
 
1962 Hawa Mahal
Champakali
 
1962 Hong Kong
 
1962 Jadoo Mahal
 
1962 Jadugar Daku
 
1962 Madam Zorro
 
1962 Main Chup Rahungi
Menka
 
1962 Neeli Aankhen
Chandra
 
1962 Sachche Moti
 
1961 Ramu Dada
 
1961 Babasa Ri Laadi
 
1961 Bhaiyya
Dancer/Singer at Murli's son's birthday
 
1961 Chhote Nawab
Sophie
 
1961 Do Bhai
 
1961 Elephant Queen
 
1961 Flat No. 9
 
1961 Gunga Jumna
Courtesan
 
1961 Hurricane Express
 
1961 Junglee
Miss Suku
 
1961 Lucky Number
 
1961 Main Aur Mera Bhai
 
1961 Maya
Woman Wooed by Banke
 
1961 Miss Chalbaaz
 
1961 Modern Girl
 
1961 Mr. India
Rita
 
1961 Oomar Qaid
 
1961 Passport
Mary (as Helan)
 
1961 Pyaar Ki Dastan
 
1961 Reshmi Rumal
Dancer
 
1961 Saaya
 
1961 Sampoorna Ramayana
Suparnakha
 
1961 Sapne Suhane
 
1961 Shola Jo Bhadke
 
1961 Wanted
 
1961 Warrant
 
1961 Zamana Badal Gaya
 
1960 Abdulla
 
1960 Angulimaal
Dancer/Singer
 
1960 Baghdad
 
1960 Bahaana
 
1960 Bewaqoof
Club Dancer (in song "Tauba Tauba")
 
1960 Chhabili
 
1960 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Cabaret Dancer
 
1960 Do Dost
 
1960 Dr. Shaitan
 
1960 Ghunghat
 
1960 Hum Hindustani
Kalpana
 
1960 Jaali Note
Lily (uncredited)
 
1960 Kala Bazar
Dancer/Singer
 
1960 Lal Quila
 
1960 Nache Nagin Baje Been
 
1960 Return of Mr. Superman
 
1960 Road No. 303
 
1960 Singapore
Malaysian Village Dancer
 
1960 Superman
 
1960 Trunk Call
 
1960 Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
 
1959 Gali Theke Rajpath (as Miss Helen)
 
1959 Anari
Miss 1959
 
1959 Baazigar
 
1959 Bedard Zamana Kya Jane
Dancer/Singer at OK Club
 
1959 Bus Conductor
 
1959 C.I.D. Girl
 
1959 Commander
 
1959 Duniya Na Mane
Stage Dancer
 
1959 Guest House
Dancer (song "Tera Jadoo Na Chalega")
 
1959 Heera Moti
Courtesan
 
1959 Insan Jaag Utha
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1959 Jawani Ki Hawa
 
1959 Kangan
Wedding dancer/singer
 
1959/II Keechak Vadha
 
1959 Love Marriage
Dancer at party
 
1959 Main Nashe Men Hoon
Dancer (song "Gair Ke Gali Mein Piya")
 
1959 Mr. John
 
1959 Naach Ghar
 
1959 O Tera Kya Kahna
Cabaret Dancer
 
1959 Pyar Ki Rahen
 
1959 Zara Bachke
 
1958 Bhookailas
Apsarasa
 
1958 12 O'Clock
Dancer - in song "Arey Tauba"
 
1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Dancer/Singer
 
1958 Howrah Bridge
Dancer/Singer
 
1958 Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
 
1958 Karigar
 
1958 Khazanchi
 
1958 Milan
 
1958 Night Club
Dancer
 
1958 Piya Milan
Nartaki
 
1958 Sitamgar
 
1958 Taqdeer
 
1958 Yahudi
Dancer/Singer
 
1957 Baarish
Dancer
 
1957 Begunah
 
1957 Chamak Chandni
 
1957 Changez Khan
Dancer
 
1957 Chhote Babu
 
1957 Coffee House
 
1957 Mr. X
 
1957 Naag Mani
 
1957 Neelofar
 
1957 Qaidi
 
1957 Shahi Bazar
 
1957 Sher-E-Baghdad
 
1957 Yahudi Ki Ladki
 
1956 Amarsinh Rathod
 
1956 Ankh Ka Nasha
 
1956 Baghi Sardar
 
1956 Char Minar
 
1956 Delhi Durbar
 
1956 Fifty Fifty
 
1956 Guru Ghantal
 
1956 Halaku
Dancer
 
1956 Inquilab
 
1956 Justice
 
1956 Khul Ja Sim Sim
 
1956 Kismet
 
1956 Mr. Lambu
 
1956 Naya Aadmi
 
1956 Patrani
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1956 Sailaab
 
1956 Sipahsalar
 
1956 Some Where in Delhi
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1956 Taj
Dancer Lajjo (as Helan)
 
1956 Taksaal
 
1955 Abe Hayat
 
1955 Flying Man
 
1955 Hatimtai Ki Beti
 
1955 Hoor-E-Arab
 
1955 Jagadguru Shankaracharya
 
1955 Mast Qalandar
 
1955 Miss Coca Cola
 
1955 Santosham
 
1955 Sitara
 
1955 Teerandaz
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1955 Veer Rajputani
 
1954 Alibaba and 40 Thieves
Dancer/Singer
 
1954 Lal Pari
 
1954 Mayurpankh
 
1953 Mallika Soloni
 
1951 Awaara
Chorus Dancer (uncredited)
 
1945 Sawan
 
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1961 Passport ("Tauba Tauba Ho Tauba", "Ja Raha Hai Kyon Deewane Berukhi Kya Hai")
 
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1999 Desperately Seeking Helen (documentary) (special thanks)
 
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1973 Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls (documentary short)
Herself
 
1972 Gomti Ke Kinare
Herself
 
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1999 Desperately Seeking Helen (documentary)
Herself
 
1984 The Wandering Company (TV documentary)
Actress of 'Bombay Talkie' (uncredited)
 
1983 Film Hi Film
(Special Appearance) (uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Helan | Miss Helen | Helen Jairag | Helen Khan

Height:

5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Personal Quote:

I was dancing in those daring outfits right until the age of 42. Today's girls are out by the time they're thirty. See more »

Trivia:

Hindi top star in the 50s and 60s, very famous for playing vamps See more »

Trademark:

Her wide smile and hips See more »

Nickname:

Queen of the Nautch Girls See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio