Helen Richardson Net Worth
Helen Richardson Net Worth is
$1.1 Million
Helen Richardson Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
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 '... | Date Of Birth | November 21, 1939 |
| Place Of Birth | Burma |
| Height | 5' 5½" (1.66 m) |
| Profession | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dyed brown hair |
| 2 | Her wide smile and hips |
| 3 | Her cat-like eyes |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | Am blessed to have had Ashaji and Lataji singing so many songs for me. Geeta Dutt songs gave me the fame initially. Credit to the music directors is a must. Every composer has composed music for the songs sung by me. I need to mention obviously the greatest musicians like O.P.Nayyar, Salil Chowdhry, S.D.Burman, Shankar Jaikishen, Kalyanji Anandji, R.D.Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal in Hindi and M.S.Viswanathan in Tamil films I did. I enjoyed dancing alongside stalwarts Padmini and Vyjanthimala.It was my passion for dancing that i could dance in films right from the age of 15 in 1954 to 46 in 1985 continuously. |
| 2 | I was dancing in those daring outfits right until the age of 46. Today's girls are out by the time they're thirty. |
| 3 | [on Helen's deadly trek to India from Burma during World War] Mother and I had been virtually reduced to skeletons and my brother's condition was critical. We spent two months in hospital. When we recovered, we moved to Calcutta. |
| 4 | I could never walk on the streets. I had to wear a veil. They used to go berserk when they saw me. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nephew Lalit Aurora acted in Nasamajh (1986). He was former husband P.N. Arora's nephew. |
| 2 | Helen acted with MGR (M.G.Ramachandran) in the two songs Naan Sollitara and Sila Kudipathu Pole from the 1972 film Sanghe Muzhangu starring Lakshmi with MGR. Helen also danced with Sivaji Ganeshan in 1958 film Uthamaputhiran for the song Yaarde Nee Mohini and later in 1962 film Sri Valli for the song Malai naattu kuravar nanga. |
| 3 | Helen regards her best performances in dances to be in Pipili Saheb, Naya Aadmi, Halaku, Yahudi, Howrah Bridge, Uttamputhiran in Tamil, Bedard Zamana Kya Jane ,Sri Valli in Tamil, Hum Hindustani, Half Ticket, Hongkong, China Town, Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Kaajal, Jewel Theif, Yakeen, The Train, Caravan, Sange Muzhangu in Tamil, Zakhmee, Ginny Aur Jhonny, Bairaag, Deewangee, Khel Khilari Ka, Inkaar, Don. She loved her roles as well in Kab Kyun Aur Kahan, Pagla Kahin Ka, Apradh, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Dil Daulat Duniya,Lahu Ke Do Rang, Shararat, Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Ab Tak Chappan . |
| 4 | The film Dil Daulat Duniya was remake of 1948 Hindi film Pugree starring Kamani Kaushal, which was produced by Prem Narayan Arora himself and he decided to direct the remake in 1972 with Rajesh Khanna and Sadhana in the lead. Helen played the role which Shashikala had essayed in the 1948 version. The film was huge hit. |
| 5 | Her brother Roger Richardson appeared in the film Jewel Thief. He played a navy man in a song . |
| 6 | Helen's father George went missing in the 1940s. Her mother passed away on June 1982. |
| 7 | Married Salim Khan in 1981 and became his second wife. Helen met Salim Khan in 1962 on the sets of Kabli Khan (1963) where she was the heroine and he was the villain in the movie. |
| 8 | Moved in with director P.N Arora in 1957 who exploited her financially. She left him in 1974 because she found out he was spending her money without her consent. As a result, she became bankrupt and her apartment was confiscated. |
| 9 | Was nominated as the Best Supporting Actress Award for Gumnaam (1965), Shikar (1968) and Elaan (1971)but was lost in all three of them. |
| 10 | Always wore a burqa in public places due to fear of being harassed. |
| 11 | Played multi ethnic characters in movies. She was an Anglo Indian gold digger in Gumnaam (1965), a German Spy in Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976), a Chinese night club dancer in Howrah Bridge (1958), an Indian fisher-woman in Inkaar (1977), an Italian friend of Vyjayanthimala in Prince (1969), a Burmese woman in Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) and an African woman in Hulchul (1971). |
| 12 | Helen's first marriage was in 1957 to film director Prem Narayan Arora of Dil Daulat Duniya fame, who was 27 years older than her. She divorced him in 1974. |
| 13 | Biological father's name was Desmier George and stepfather's name was Robert Richardson. |
| 14 | Had an English stepfather who also died in the Second World War. |
| 15 | Has a brother Roger and a stepsister Jennifer. She also had another brother Richard who died of smallpox in 1946. |
| 16 | Had an uncanny resemblance to 1960's Bollywood dancer Madhumati and was often mistaken for each other. |
| 17 | Was a fan of Gene Kelly and Ann Margaret. |
| 18 | Father was Anglo Indian and mother was Burmese. After her father's death, her mother remarried a British soldier. Her British stepfather died in the Second World war as well. |
| 19 | First actress to introduce cabaret and belly dance in Indian films. |
| 20 | Was a sex symbol in the 1960s and 1970s and was referred to as the H-Bomb in movie magazines. |
| 21 | Was the lead actress in Cha Cha Cha(1964). The film flopped and she began concentrating on dancing and playing supporting roles in films. |
| 22 | Three books were written on her dance career along with a documentary called 'Helen Queen of the Nautch girls' which was released in 1973 by Merchant Ivory Productions. |
| 23 | In 1965, 1968 and 1971, she was nominated for the best supporting actress award but lost in all three of them. She eventually won this award in 1979 for Lahu Ke Do Rang. |
| 24 | Salman Khan's stepmother. |
| 25 | Hindi top star in the 50s and 60s, very famous for playing vamps |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachaai | 1969 | Meena | |
| Baghi Sardar | 1956 | ||
| Samay Bada Balwan | 1969 | ||
| Fifty Fifty | 1956 | ||
| Talash | 1969 | Rita | |
| Guru Ghantal | 1956 | ||
| Toofan | 1969 | Dancer | |
| Khul Ja Sim Sim | 1956 | ||
| Yakeen | 1969 | Night Club performer (song "Bachke") | |
| Naya Aadmi | 1956 | ||
| Badmash | 1969 | ||
| Sailaab | 1956 | ||
| Ek Masoom | 1969 | ||
| Shrimati 420 | 1956 | ||
| Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati | 1969 | Sherry | |
| Abe Hayat | 1955 | ||
| Jahan Pyar Mile | 1969 | ||
| Hoor-E-Arab | 1955 | ||
| Jiyo Aur Jeene Do | 1969 | ||
| Jagadguru Shankaracharya | 1955 | ||
| Kismat | 1969 | Nancy | |
| Mast Qalandar | 1955 | ||
| Shatranj | 1969 | Salma | |
| Miss Coca Cola | 1955 | ||
| The Killers | 1969 | ||
| Pehli Jhalak | 1955 | ||
| The Thief of Baghdad | 1969 | Yasmin | |
| Santosham | 1955 | ||
| Anjaam | 1968 | ||
| Sitara | 1955 | ||
| Aulad | 1968 | Courtesan | |
| Teerandaz | 1955 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Baazi | 1968 | ||
| Flying Man | 1955 | ||
| Ek Phool Ek Bhool | 1968 | ||
| Hatimtai Ki Beti | 1955 | ||
| Ek Raat | 1968 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Shah Behram | 1955 | ||
| Golden Eyes Secret Agent 077 | 1968 | ||
| Veer Rajputani | 1955 | ||
| Har Har Gange | 1968 | ||
| Alibaba and 40 Thieves | 1954 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Kahin Din Kahin Raat | 1968 | Helen | |
| Kasturi | 1954 | ||
| Shikar | 1968 | Veera | |
| Lal Pari | 1954 | ||
| Vaasna | 1968 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Mayurpankh | 1954 | ||
| Lady Killer | 1968 | ||
| Pilpili Saheb | 1954 | ||
| Bahu Begum | 1967 | Courtesan | |
| Alif-Laila | 1953 | Dancer in song (uncredited) | |
| C.I.D. 909 | 1967 | Sophia | |
| Khoj | 1953 | ||
| Chand Par Chadayee | 1967 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Mallika Soloni | 1953 | ||
| Dil Ne Pukara | 1967 | Jyoti | |
| Rail Ka Dibba | 1953 | ||
| Dilruba | 1967 | ||
| Amber | 1952 | Dancer | |
| Dulhan Ek Raat Ki | 1967 | A dancer | |
| Badnam | 1952 | ||
| Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan | 1967 | Pushpa Malhotra | |
| Nazaria | 1952 | ||
| Jaal | 1967 | ||
| Awaara | 1951 | Chorus Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Heroine | 2012 | Shagufta Rizvi | |
| Lamboo in Hong Kong | 1967 | ||
| Khazana | 1951 | ||
| Jodi Breakers | 2012 | Madonna | |
| Milan Ki Raat | 1967 | Laila | |
| Shabistan | 1951 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| One Room Kitchen | 2011 | Rosy Aunty | |
| Nasihat | 1967 | Pinky | |
| Sawan | 1945 | ||
| Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... | 2010 | ||
| Night in London | 1967 | Sue / Jameela | |
| Marigold | 2007 | Prem's grandma (as Helen Khan) | |
| Noorjehan | 1967 | ||
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | 2006 | Kitty Kohli | |
| Sardar | 1967 | ||
| Anjaane: The Unkown | 2005 | Aunty | |
| Shamsher | 1967 | ||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | 2004 | Dhani's grandmother | |
| Jewel Thief | 1967 | Helen | |
| Ab Tak Chhappan | 2004 | Feroz' Mother | |
| Mohabbat Aur Jung | 1967 | Princess Salome | |
| Shararat | 2002 | Anuradha Mathur | |
| Raat Andheri Thi | 1967 | Rozy | |
| Do Lafzon Ki Kahani | 2001 | TV Series | Mother (2001) |
| Rajoo | 1967 | ||
| Mohabbatein | 2000 | Miss Monica | |
| Shamsheer | 1967 | ||
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | 1999 | Sameer's mom | |
| Afsana | 1966 | Kamini | |
| Saazish | 1998 | ||
| Badal | 1966 | Bijuriya | |
| Aakhri Sanghursh | 1997 | Meena | |
| Biradari | 1966 | Dancer | |
| Khamoshi: The Musical | 1996 | Maria | |
| Chale Hain Sasural | 1966 | ||
| Aasoo Bane Angaarey | 1993 | ||
| Dada | 1966 | ||
| Akayla | 1991 | Seema's Mother | |
| Dus Lakh | 1966 | Kitty Little | |
| Bond 303 | 1985 | Dancer wife of Dr. __ (uncredited) | |
| Insaaf | 1966 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Pakhandi | 1984 | ||
| Labela | 1966 | ||
| Haadsaa | 1983 | Martha | |
| Love and Murder | 1966 | ||
| Daulat Ke Dushman | 1983 | Laila | |
| Sagaai | 1966 | Dancer | |
| Shiv Charan | 1982 | ||
| Smuggler | 1966 | Dancer | |
| Sultana Daku | 1982 | ||
| Tasveer | 1966 | ||
| Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat | 1982 | ||
| Teesri Manzil | 1966 | Ruby | |
| Ayaash | 1982 | Courtesan | |
| Thakur Jarnail Singh | 1966 | ||
| Allauddin and Wonderful Lamp | 1982 | ||
| Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi | 1966 | Dancer / Singer (uncredited) | |
| Heeron Ka Chor | 1982 | ||
| Street Singer | 1966 | ||
| Sawaal | 1982/I | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Chaddian Di Doli | 1966 | Dancer | |
| Troyee | 1982 | Bar Dancer | |
| Do Matwale | 1966 | ||
| Teesri Aankh | 1982 | ||
| Jadoo | 1966 | ||
| Dial 100 | 1982 | Julie | |
| Kunwari | 1966 | ||
| Chorni | 1982 | Dancer (in song "Hai Yeh Kaisa Nasha") | |
| Sarhadi Lutera | 1966 | ||
| Kachche Heere | 1982 | ||
| Spy in Goa | 1966/II | ||
| Josh | 1981 | ||
| Spy in Goa | 1966/I | ||
| Raaz | 1981 | ||
| Vidyarthi | 1966 | ||
| Shakka | 1981 | Janki | |
| Ek Saal Pehle | 1965 | ||
| Chhupa Chhuppi | 1981 | ||
| Faisla | 1965 | Dancer | |
| Sannata | 1981 | ||
| Faraar | 1965 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Bulundi | 1981 | Bar Dancer | |
| Hum Diwane | 1965 | ||
| Arati | 1981 | ||
| Kaajal | 1965 | Courtesan | |
| Bhula Na Dena | 1981 | ||
| Khandan | 1965 | Jati (Dancer) | |
| Abdullah | 1980 | Dancer / Singer (Jashne bahara mehfil e yaara...) (uncredited) | |
| Lootera | 1965 | Rubaba | |
| Angaar | 1980 | ||
| Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain | 1965 | Shabnam | |
| Billa | 1980 | Actress (uncredited) | |
| Namaste Ji | 1965 | ||
| Bombay 405 Miles | 1980 | Rita (Master's wife) | |
| Nishan | 1965 | Ratna | |
| Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan | 1980 | ||
| Rustom-E-Hind | 1965 | ||
| Teen Ekkey | 1980 | ||
| Shankar Sita Ansuya | 1965 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Shaan | 1980 | Dancer | |
| Sikandar E Azam | 1965 | ||
| Ram Balram | 1980/I | Tara Bai | |
| Tarzan Comes to Delhi | 1965 | Nightclub entertainer | |
| Humkadam | 1980 | Suzie John | |
| Gumnaam | 1965 | Miss Kitty | |
| Dostana | 1980 | Sylvia | |
| Baghi Haseena | 1965 | ||
| Be-Reham | 1980 | P.K.'s Client | |
| Bhakta Prahlad | 1965 | ||
| Main Intaqaam Loonga | 1980 | ||
| Chor Darwaza | 1965 | ||
| Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum | 1979 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Sab Ka Ustad | 1965 | ||
| Magroor | 1979 | Ruksana | |
| Sant Tukaram | 1965 | ||
| Raakhi Ki Saugandh | 1979 | Sweety | |
| Shahi Raqasa | 1965 | ||
| Kanoon Ka Shikaar | 1979 | ||
| Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin | 1965 | ||
| Do Shikaari | 1979 | Bar Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Aaya Toofan | 1964 | Princess Chandavarti | |
| Lahu Ke Do Rang | 1979 | Suzy | |
| Awara Badal | 1964 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Duniya Meri Jeb Mein | 1979 | Dancer / singer in bar | |
| Baghi | 1964 | ||
| Guru Ho Jaa Shuru | 1979 | Prem's Girlfriend | |
| Hercules | 1964 | ||
| The Great Gambler | 1979 | Monica (Dancer) | |
| Shabnam | 1964 | Sabha | |
| Jhoota Kahin Ka | 1979 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Woh Kaun Thi? | 1964 | Seema | |
| Naya Bakra | 1979 | ||
| Zindagi | 1964 | Chameli | |
| Prem Bandhan | 1979 | ||
| Cha Cha Cha | 1964 | Lali | |
| Kaala Aadmi | 1978 | ||
| His Highness | 1964 | ||
| Parmatma | 1978 | Katorani (Bar Girl) | |
| Maharani Padmini | 1964 | ||
| Swarg Narak | 1978 | Cabaret dancer | |
| Bidesiya | 1963 | Dancer in Nautanki | |
| Chor Ke Ghar Chor | 1978 | Courtesan | |
| Captain Sheroo | 1963 | ||
| Apna Khoon | 1978 | Dancer | |
| Dekha Pyaar Tumhara | 1963 | ||
| Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | 1978 | ||
| Harishchandra Taramati | 1963 | Dancer | |
| Phandebaaz | 1978 | Club Dancer | |
| Kabli Khan | 1963 | Haseena | |
| Don | 1978 | Kamini | |
| Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram | 1963 | ||
| Besharam | 1978 | ||
| Maya Mahal | 1963 | ||
| Bandie | 1978 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Mulzim | 1963 | ||
| Jalan | 1978 | ||
| Parasmani | 1963 | Dancer | |
| Assignment Bombay | 1978 | ||
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | 1963 | ||
| Karwa Chouth | 1978 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Pyar Ka Bandhan | 1963 | ||
| Sampoorna Sant Darshanam | 1978 | ||
| Raja | 1963 | ||
| Aakhri Sajda | 1977 | ||
| Shikari | 1963 | Shoba | |
| Chaalu Mera Naam | 1977 | ||
| Sunheri Nagin | 1963 | Princess | |
| Darling Darling | 1977 | Dancer at Club | |
| Taj Mahal | 1963 | Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na' | |
| Duniyadari | 1977 | ||
| Ustadon Ke Ustad | 1963 | Rita | |
| Inkaar | 1977 | Dancer / Singer in Bar | |
| Awara Abdulla | 1963 | ||
| Jagriti | 1977 | ||
| Been Ka Jadoo | 1963 | ||
| Kachcha Chor | 1977 | Mona | |
| Ek Tha Alibaba | 1963 | ||
| Khel Kismat Ka | 1977 | ||
| Lado Rani | 1963 | ||
| Thief of Baghdad | 1977 | ||
| Patal Nagri | 1963 | ||
| Yaaron Ka Yaar | 1977 | Rita | |
| Tarzan and Gorilla | 1963 | ||
| Pandit Aur Pathan | 1977 | Salma | |
| Bezubaan | 1962 | ||
| Aap Ki Khatir | 1977 | Shola | |
| Bombay Ka Chor | 1962 | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | 1977 | Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance) | |
| China Town | 1962 | Suzie | |
| Khel Khilari Ka | 1977 | Dancer | |
| Dr. Vidya | 1962 | ||
| Khoon Pasina | 1977 | Dancer | |
| Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo | 1962 | ||
| Immaan Dharam | 1977 | Jenny Francis | |
| Gyara Hazar Ladkian | 1962 | ||
| Agent Vinod | 1977 | Dancer - Lovelina | |
| Half Ticket | 1962 | Stage Dancer / Singer ("Woh Ek Nighahen") | |
| Hunterwali 77 | 1977 | ||
| Hariyali Aur Rasta | 1962 | Dancer Dolly | |
| Aaj Ka Ye Ghar | 1976 | Miss Ruhi | |
| Jadugar Daku | 1962 | ||
| Aap Beati | 1976 | Rita | |
| Main Chup Rahungi | 1962 | Menka | |
| Ali Baba | 1976 | ||
| Neeli Aankhen | 1962 | Chandra | |
| Bairaag | 1976 | Lucy | |
| Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai | 1962 | Moshia | |
| Deewaangee | 1976 | Kitty | |
| Hawa Mahal | 1962 | Champakali | |
| Ginny Aur Johny | 1976 | ||
| Hong Kong | 1962 | ||
| Jai Mahalaxmi Maa | 1976 | ||
| Jadoo Mahal | 1962 | ||
| Raakhi Aur Rifle | 1976 | as Helan | |
| Madam Zorro | 1962 | ||
| Raees | 1976 | ||
| Sachche Moti | 1962 | ||
| Sikka | 1976 | ||
| Babasa Ri Laadi | 1961 | ||
| Yamla Jatt | 1976 | ||
| Bhaiyya | 1961 | Dancer / Singer at Murli's son's birthday | |
| Ek Se Badhkar Ek | 1976 | Rita | |
| Chhote Nawab | 1961 | Sophie | |
| Shankar Dada | 1976 | ||
| Do Bhai | 1961 | ||
| Raeeszada | 1976 | ||
| Flat No. 9 | 1961 | ||
| Kalicharan | 1976 | Dancer | |
| Gunga Jumna | 1961 | Courtesan | |
| Harfan Maulaa | 1976 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Jadoo Nagri | 1961 | ||
| Apne Rang Hazaar | 1975 | ||
| Junglee | 1961 | Miss Suku | |
| Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty | 1975 | Madame | |
| Main Aur Mera Bhai | 1961 | ||
| Mere Sajna | 1975 | Sona | |
| Maya | 1961 | Woman Wooed by Banke | |
| Mere Sartaj | 1975 | Dancer / Singer at Angel Club | |
| Mr. India | 1961 | Rita | |
| Sanyasi | 1975 | 1st Dancer (song "Tu Mera Din Hai") | |
| Oomar Qaid | 1961 | ||
| Zindagi Aur Toofan | 1975 | ||
| Passport | 1961 | Mary (as Helan) | |
| Sholay | 1975 | Gypsy dancer (Guest Appearance) | |
| Pyaar Ki Dastan | 1961 | ||
| Kaala Sona | 1975 | Chameli | |
| Reshmi Rumal | 1961 | Dancer | |
| Zakhmee | 1975 | Sheila | |
| Saaya | 1961 | ||
| Dharmatma | 1975 | Dancer | |
| Sampoorna Ramayana | 1961 | Suparnakha | |
| Andhera | 1975 | ||
| Sapne Suhane | 1961 | Nimmo Dancer | |
| Kaam Shastra | 1975 | ||
| Senapati | 1961 | Dancer | |
| Saazish | 1975 | Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship | |
| Shola Jo Bhadke | 1961 | ||
| Chhote Sarkar | 1974 | ||
| Wanted | 1961 | ||
| Faslah | 1974 | Dancer / Singer at Club | |
| Warrant | 1961 | ||
| Jurm Aur Sazaa | 1974 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Zamana Badal Gaya | 1961 | ||
| Madhosh | 1974 | Mona / Mrs Goldie | |
| Ramu Dada | 1961 | ||
| Sacha Mera Roop Hai | 1974 | ||
| Elephant Queen | 1961 | ||
| Ujala Hi Ujala | 1974 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Howrah Express | 1961 | ||
| Benaam | 1974 | Poonam | |
| Hurricane Express | 1961 | ||
| Call Girl | 1974 | Sylvia | |
| Lucky Number | 1961 | ||
| Amir Garib | 1974 | Dancer | |
| Miss Chalbaaz | 1961 | ||
| Jab Andhera Hota Hai | 1974 | Alka | |
| Modern Girl | 1961 | Dancer | |
| Geetaa Mera Naam | 1974 | Savitri | |
| Abdulla | 1960 | ||
| Kshitij | 1974 | ||
| Angulimaal | 1960 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | 1973 | Woman at party | |
| Baghdad | 1960 | ||
| Agni Rekha | 1973 | ||
| Bahaana | 1960 | ||
| Anamika | 1973 | Rubai (Cabaret Dancer) | |
| Bewaqoof | 1960 | Club Dancer (in song "Tauba Tauba") | |
| Bada Kabutar | 1973 | Dancer | |
| Chhabili | 1960 | ||
| Barkha Bahar | 1973 | ||
| Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | 1960 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Chhalia | 1973 | Mona | |
| Dr. Shaitan | 1960 | ||
| Dharma | 1973 | Cabaret Dancer #1 (uncredited) | |
| Ghunghat | 1960 | ||
| Heera | 1973 | ||
| Hum Hindustani | 1960 | Kalpana | |
| Mehmaan | 1973 | Dancer | |
| Jaali Note | 1960 | Lily (uncredited) | |
| Shareef Budmaash | 1973 | Carmen / Rita | |
| Kala Bazar | 1960 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Taxi Driver | 1973 | ||
| Police Detective | 1960 | ||
| Dhamkee | 1973 | uncredited | |
| Road No. 303 | 1960 | ||
| Pyaasi Nadi | 1973 | ||
| Singapore | 1960 | Malaysian Village Dancer | |
| Chimni Ka Dhuan | 1973 | ||
| Superman | 1960 | ||
| Khoon Khoon | 1973 | ||
| Trunk Call | 1960 | ||
| Bindiya Aur Bandook | 1972 | Dancer | |
| Tu Nahin Aur Sahi | 1960 | ||
| Dharkan | 1972 | Laajwanti | |
| Do Dost | 1960 | ||
| Dil Daulat Duniya | 1972 | Rita | |
| Lal Quila | 1960 | ||
| Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche | 1972 | Bar dancer (uncredited) | |
| Nache Nagin Baje Been | 1960 | ||
| Mere Jeevan Saathi | 1972 | Kamini | |
| Return of Mr. Superman | 1960 | ||
| Mome Ki Gudiya | 1972 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Anari | 1959 | Miss 1959 | |
| Pilla? Piduga? | 1972 | ||
| Baazigar | 1959 | ||
| Pistolwali | 1972 | ||
| Bedard Zamana Kya Jane | 1959 | Dancer / Singer at OK Club | |
| Raja Jani | 1972 | Dancer | |
| Bus Conductor | 1959 | ||
| Rakhi Aur Hathkadi | 1972 | Mrs. Reen | |
| C.I.D. Girl | 1959 | ||
| Sangey Muzhangu | 1972 | Dancer | |
| Commander | 1959 | ||
| Sazaa | 1972 | ||
| Duniya Na Mane | 1959 | Stage Dancer | |
| Sultana Daku | 1972 | ||
| Guest House | 1959 | Dancer (song "Tera Jadoo Na Chalega") | |
| Yaar Mera | 1972 | Rosie | |
| Heera Moti | 1959 | Courtesan | |
| Victoria No. 203 | 1972 | Girl on beach | |
| Insan Jaag Utha | 1959 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Apradh | 1972 | Cabaret Dancer / Singer | |
| Jaalsaaz | 1959 | ||
| Doctor X | 1972 | ||
| Jawani Ki Hawa | 1959 | Dancer | |
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | 1972 | ||
| Kangan | 1959 | Wedding dancer / singer | |
| Bikhare Moti | 1971 | ||
| Keechak Vadha | 1959/II | ||
| Caravan | 1971 | Monica | |
| Love Marriage | 1959 | Dancer at party | |
| Haseenon Ka Devata | 1971 | Casino dancer | |
| Main Nashe Men Hoon | 1959 | Dancer (song "Gair Ke Gali Mein Piya") | |
| Hulchul | 1971 | Kitty D'Costa | |
| Mr. John | 1959 | ||
| Hum Tum Aur Woh | 1971 | Lilly / Anita | |
| Naach Ghar | 1959 | ||
| Kathputli | 1971 | Roma | |
| O Tera Kya Kahna | 1959 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Man Mandir | 1971 | ||
| Zara Bachke | 1959 | Courtesan / Dancer | |
| Maryada | 1971 | Singer / Dancer (Dil ka lena dena humne..) | |
| Gali Theke Rajpath | 1959 | as Miss Helen | |
| Shree Krishnarjun Yuddh | 1971 | Urvashi | |
| Pyar Ki Rahen | 1959 | ||
| Hungama | 1971 | Chameli | |
| Sawan | 1959 | ||
| Nadaan | 1971 | Rita Saxena | |
| 12 O'Clock | 1958 | Dancer - in song "Arey Tauba" | |
| Preetam | 1971 | Sarita | |
| Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | 1958 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Parwana | 1971 | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Howrah Bridge | 1958 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Elaan | 1971 | Lily | |
| Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala | 1958 | ||
| Jaane-Anjaane | 1971 | Suzie | |
| Karigar | 1958 | ||
| Adhikar | 1971/I | Cabaret Dancer | |
| Khazanchi | 1958 | ||
| Upaasna | 1971 | ||
| Milan | 1958 | ||
| Kahin Aar Kahin Paar | 1971 | Dancer Helen | |
| Piya Milan | 1958 | Nartaki | |
| Beharoopia | 1971 | ||
| Sitamgar | 1958 | ||
| Ustad Pedro | 1971 | ||
| Yahudi | 1958 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Aag Aur Daag | 1970 | Dancer / Singer | |
| Bhookailas | 1958 | Apsarasa | |
| Bhagwan Parshuram | 1970 | Dancer | |
| Night Club | 1958 | Dancer | |
| Ehsan | 1970 | Rita | |
| Sim Sim Marjeena | 1958 | ||
| Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi | 1970 | ||
| Taqdeer | 1958 | ||
| Ishq Par Zor Nahin | 1970 | Dancer on yacht | |
| Baarish | 1957 | Dancer | |
| Maharaja | 1970 | ||
| Chhote Babu | 1957 | ||
| Pagla Kahin Ka | 1970 | Jenny | |
| Coffee House | 1957 | ||
| Puraskar | 1970 | Rita | |
| Mr. X | 1957 | ||
| Truck Driver | 1970 | ||
| Naag Mani | 1957 | ||
| Yeh Khoon Rang Layega | 1970 | ||
| Neelofar | 1957 | ||
| Bombay Talkie | 1970 | Heroine in Gold | |
| Qaidi | 1957 | ||
| Tum Haseen Main Jawan | 1970 | Jina (Ranjeet's wife) | |
| Yahudi Ki Ladki | 1957 | ||
| Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? | 1970 | Rita | |
| Begunah | 1957 | ||
| The Train | 1970 | Lily | |
| Chamak Chandni | 1957 | ||
| Begunah | 1970 | ||
| Changez Khan | 1957 | Dancer | |
| Dagabaaz | 1970 | ||
| Shahi Bazar | 1957 | ||
| Inspector | 1970 | Hotel Flamingo Dancer | |
| Sher-E-Baghdad | 1957 | ||
| Sau Saal Beet Gaye | 1970 | ||
| Amarsinh Rathod | 1956 | ||
| Taqat Aur Talwar | 1970 | ||
| Char Minar | 1956 | ||
| Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool | 1969 | Neelam | |
| Delhi Durbar | 1956 | ||
| Anjan Hai Koyee | 1969 | Bijli - Bhajiwali | |
| Halaku | 1956 | Dancer | |
| Bhai Bahen | 1969 | ||
| Inquilab | 1956 | ||
| Gunda | 1969 | ||
| Insaaf | 1956 | ||
| Hum Ek Hain | 1969 | ||
| Kismet | 1956 | ||
| Intaquam | 1969 | Rebecca | |
| Mr. Lambu | 1956 | ||
| Jaal Saz | 1969 | Dancer | |
| Patrani | 1956 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Prince | 1969 | Sophia | |
| Sipahsalar | 1956 | ||
| Pyar Hi Pyar | 1969 | Cham Cham | |
| Some Where in Delhi | 1956 | Dancer (uncredited) | |
| Pyar Ka Sapna | 1969 | Jenny | |
| Taj | 1956 | Dancer Lajjo (as Helan) | |
| Pyasi Sham | 1969 | ||
| Taksaal | 1956 | ||
| Road to Sikkim | 1969 | ||
| Ankh Ka Nasha | 1956 |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 1961 | "Tauba Tauba Ho Tauba", "Ja Raha Hai Kyon Deewane Berukhi Kya Hai" |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperately Seeking Helen | 1999 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chala Murari Hero Banne | 1977 | Herself | |
| Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls | 1973 | Short documentary | Herself |
| Gomti Ke Kinare | 1972 | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperately Seeking Helen | 1999 | Documentary | Herself |
| The Wandering Company | 1984 | TV Movie documentary | Actress of 'Bombay Talkie' (uncredited) |
| Film Hi Film | 1983 | Special Appearance uncredited |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Filmfare Awards | ||
| 1980 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Gumnaam (1965) |
Known for movies
Mohabbatein (2000)
as Miss Monica
Don (1978)
as Kamini
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
as Sameer's mom
Gumnaam (1965)
as Miss Kitty