Helen (Bollywood actress)

Helen (born Helen Richardson 21 October, 1939) was a Bollywood actress best known for playing vamps and vixens in Bollywood movies of the 1960s and 70s. She was famous for her cabarets in scores of films of that era. With her unusual yet unique look she was often used for flamboyant dance sequences. The actress often collaborated with the Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle when filming her song and dance scenes.

Selected filmography

• Mohabbatein (2000)
• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
• Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
• Ram Balram (1980)
• The Great Gambler (1979)
• Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
• Don (1978)
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
• Khoon Pasina (1977)
• Imaan Dharam (1977)
• Bairaag (1976)
• Sholay (1975)
• Madhosh (1974)
• Anamika (1973)
• Caravan (1971)
• Bombay Talkie (1970)
• The Train (1970)
• Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
• Jaal (1967)
• Teesri Manzil (1966)
• Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
• Cha Cha Cha (1964)
• Aaya Toofan (1964)
• China Town (1962)
• Hum Hindustani (1960)