Helen
About Helen
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.
Filmography(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Heroine Drama | 21 Sept 2012 | Shagufta Rizvi | Released |
 Jodi Breakers Comedy | 2 Mar 2012 | Actor | Average |
 Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... Drama | 12 Nov 2010 | Actor | Average |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2010
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Helen – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Helen is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Helen has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Madhur Bhandarkar, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Helen has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Romance, Comedy, Musical. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Helen made their hindi film debut in 2010 with the film Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun.... Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Helen's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Helen
How many hindi films has Helen acted in?▼
Helen has been part of 3 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Comedy, Romance.
What is Helen's most popular hindi film?▼
Helen's notable hindi films include "Heroine", "Jodi Breakers", "Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Helen's role in hindi cinema?▼
Helen works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 desc...
When did Helen debut in bollywood?▼
Helen made their bollywood debut in 2010 with the film "Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...".
What genres has Helen worked in?▼
Helen has worked in Drama (2 films), Romance (2 films), Comedy (1 film), Musical (1 film) in their hindi film career.