Helen (actress)

Helen
Helen in 2019
Born
Helen Ann Richardson

(1938-11-21) 21 November 1938
NationalityBritish Burmese (1938–1946)
British Indian (1946–1947)
Anglo-Indian (1947–1957)
Indian (1957–present)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
Years active1951–present
Spouses
Prem Narayan Arora
(m. 1957; div. 1974)
    (m. 1981)
    RelativesSalim Khan family
    HonoursPadma Shri (2009)

    Helen Ann Richardson Khan (née Richardson; born 21 November 1938), known mononymously as Helen, is an Indian actress and dancer. She has appeared in over 500 films, making her a prolific performer in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning 70 years, Helen has received two Filmfare Awards. She is often cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers of her time. In 2009, Helen was awarded with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.