Helen

Biography

Helen Ann Richardson Khan, known mononymously as Helen, is a prolific Indian performer in Hindi cinema, celebrated for her sensual cabaret and nautch performances on screen. A recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, she was one of the highest-paid dancers of her time, appearing in over 750 films. Her glamorous fashion statements often incorporated colourful wigs and contact lenses, earning her the nickname "Cabaret Queen" of Indian cinema.