Helen Biography, Movies, Net Worth, Husband, Awards, Age

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Helen Ann Richardson Khan, better known by her stage name Helen, was an Indian actress and dancer. She appeared in over 1,000 Indian films and was a prolific actress. She was known for her supporting roles and cameos during her 70-year career.

Helen has won two Indian Film Awards and is widely regarded as one of the most popular dancers of her generation. In 2009, Helen was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government. She has written four films and one book.

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age

As of 2023, Helen’s age is 85. Helen was born in Yangon, Myanmar on 21 November 1938. Her star sign is Scorpio.

childhood

Their father died during World War II, and the family fled to Dibrugarh, Assam, India, in 1943 to escape the Japanese occupation of Burma. She dropped out of school to support the family, as her mother's salary as a nurse was not enough to feed a family of four.

family

Her father is Burmese and her mother is Anglo-Indian. Her father is George Desmire and her mother is Marlene. She has an older brother Roger and an older sister Jennifer.

relation

Prem Narayan Arora

In 1957, Helen married director PN Arora, who was 27 years older than her. However, the marriage, which lasted for 16 years, ended on Helen's 35th birthday. Helen divorced PN Arora because he was financially dependent on her. Helen made a lot of money from her films. Her husband took advantage of this.

Helen went bankrupt due to her husband's expenses. Her apartment was foreclosed due to unpaid rent. After divorcing her husband, she has been suffering from loneliness.

Salim Khan

On the set of the 1962 film Kabeer Khan, Helen met Salim Khan, the father of Salman Khan. Helen got a heart from Salim Khan. Salim helped Helen with the film. Sushila Salim's wife objected because he was already married. Salim married Helen anyway.

Sushila and her children adopted Helen after a period of discontent. Helen joined the Khan family and played an important role in keeping the family together (along with Khan and his first wife Salma).

Helen is close to her stepchildren and is almost always seen in public with Salma Khan Salim's first wife. She has a daughter, Arpita Khan, with her second husband Salim Khan. Helen is a devout Christian.

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O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan is a classic Bollywood song from the 1966 film Teesri Manzil. The song was composed by RD Burman, lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri and sung by legendary Indian dancer and actress Helen.

Helen's signature dance moves in the song were choreographed by legendary choreographer Herman Benjamin. The dance was a fusion of Western and Indian styles, and Helen's flamboyant and sensual moves became a hallmark of her career.

The song and dance are still remembered and revered today and is considered one of the best examples of the golden age of Bollywood.

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Yeh Mera Dil is a popular Indian film song from the 1973 Bollywood film Don, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Zeenat Aman. Yeh Mera Dil became an instant hit thanks to the stunning performance of Helen, an iconic Bollywood dancer and actress known for her graceful dancing and striking stage presence.

In the song's visuals, Helen is seen in a stunning silver sequined outfit with her hair in a sleek bob. Her perfect dance moves coupled with the catchy tune made Yeh Mera Dil an instant hit with the audience.

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Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu is a popular Indian song from the 1958 Bollywood film Howrah Bridge. The song was sung by legendary Indian dubbing singer Geeta Dutt and performed by the famous Bollywood actress and dancer Helen. The song quickly became a hit and is still remembered as one of Helen's most iconic performances.

The song's success is often attributed to Helen's thrilling performance, as she is known for her excellent dancing skills and captivating stage presence. Her energetic performance in Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu established her as one of Bollywood's top dancers and paved the way for her future performances in similar dance numbers.

Helen's dancing style, which was heavily influenced by Western dance forms such as cabaret and jazz, was considered groundbreaking at the time and helped to usher in a new era of dance in Indian films.

Mehbooba Mehbooba

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Mehbooba Mehbooba is a popular Indian song from the 1975 Bollywood film Sholay. The song is sung by legendary Indian dancer and actress Helen and composed by famous music director RD Burman. The lyrics are written by Anand Bakshi.

The success of Mehbooba cemented Helen's place as one of the greatest dancers in Indian cinema. She went on to have a long and successful career in Bollywood, known for her sensual dance moves and alluring screen presence.

The song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' has become synonymous with Helen's signature dance moves and has been covered and remixed many times over the years.

Aonagalela Gaona

Aao Na Gale Lagao Na is a classic Bollywood song from the 1970s, sung by legendary Indian dancer and actress Helen. The song appeared in the 1973 film Mere Jeevan Saathi and was composed by renowned Indian music director RD Burman. The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

The song features a charming dance sequence by Helen as she encourages her on-screen partner to hug her and express his love. The lively and upbeat music is a hallmark of RD Burman's style and complements Helen's energetic dance moves.

Helen is known for her iconic performances in Bollywood films and is one of the most accomplished dancers and actresses of her time. She is often referred to as the “Song Queen”, a term used in the Indian film industry to refer to songs performed in cameo roles, usually by dancers or actresses, who play glamorous and sexy characters.

Career Timeline

Year	Movie	Features
1953	Ashihara	Dancers from the song Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi
1954	Nakin	Dancer from the song “Man Dole Mera Tan Dole”
1955	Azad	Dancer Teri Marzi in the song Ab Aage
1956	brother	Dancer Jeena Yahan in the song “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”
1957	Paying Guests	Dancers in the song Chhod Do Aanchal Zamana Kya Kahega
1957	New Daur	Dancer in the song “Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jaali Ka”
1958	Pavarish	Dancer in the song “O Albele Panchhi”
1958	Howrah Bridge	Edna/Rita
1959	Bapu Ray Bapu	Dancer in the song “Mere Dad Ki Dulhan”
1959	Anari	Dancer in the song Sab Kuch Seekha Humne
1960	Mughal-Azam	Dancers in the song “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya”
1960	Dil Apna and Preet Parai	Dancer in the song “Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh”
1960	Tishri Mansion	Dancers from the song “O Haseena Zulfonwali”
1960	Singapore	Dancer in the song “Aye Dilruba”
1961	Mount Gungajuna	Dancers in the song Do Hanson Ka Joda
1961	jungle	Dancers from the song “Suku Suku”
1961	Hindustani	Dancer in Titlee song
1962	Asha	Dancer in the song “Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye”
1963	Tregalksamne	Dancer in the song Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukar
1963	Jinnan	Dancers in the song “Hum Kaale Hai To Kya Hua”
1963	Yelasti Hypiyar K	Dancer in the song Yeh Dil Deewana Hai
1964	Wow Kanshi?	Sandra/Mary
1964	Sindaj	Dancer in the song “Aaj Pyar Kar Le”
1965	Kajal	Dancers in the song Chhup Gaye Saare Nazare
1965	Gamla	Dancers from the song Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se
1965	Jabpur Keeler	Dancer in the song Yahan Main Ajnabi Hoon
1965	Jewel Thief	Shalu
1966	Pir Mohabbate	Dancer in the song “Aap Yahan Aaye Kis Liye”
1966	Red Say	Dancer in the song “Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye”
1967	Paris by Night	Dancer in song
1967	Patal Kesanan	Dancer in the song Tumne Mujhe Dekha Ho Kar Meherbaan
1967	Raz	Nisha
1968	Shikar	Juliet
1968	Brahmacharya	Princess Sunita
1968	Kanyada	Dancer in the song “Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari”
1968	Shatran	Dancers from the song Pardesiyon Se Na Ankhiyan Milana
1968	Intakwam	Dancer in the song Kaise Rahun Chup
1969	Dubai	Dancers in the song “Mere Pyar Ki Umar Ho Itni Sanam”
1969	Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati	Tujhko Bithakar, dancer in the song Dil Ke Jharoke Mein
1969	prince	Princess Rani
1969	Shajan	Dancers in the song “Dekho O Diwano”
1970	Pagla Kahin Ka	Dancers from the song Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge
1970	Sharafat	Dancer in the song “Aaj Madhosh Hua Jaye Re”
1970	Sacha Jusa	Dancers from the song Dil Ko Dekho Chehra Na Dekho
1971	caravan	Monica
1971	Reshma Aur Shera	Dancer in the song “Maar Diya Jaye”
1971	Teri Mir Sapne	Dancer in the song Aaj Ki Raat
1972	Arpad	Dancers from the song “Ae Nargise Mastana”
1972	Sheila Pana	Dancer in the song Panna Ki Tamanna Hai
1973	Anamika	Dancers from the song “Baahon Mein Chale Aao”
1973	Daag: A poem of love	Dancer from the song Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai
1974	Puran Parbat	Rupa
1975	Dharma	Monica
1975	Mahajo	Dancers from the song Yeh Duniya Khel Tamasha
1976	Cabela's	Dancer in the song Chal Shuru Ho Ja
1977	Amar Akbar Anthony	Camo
1978	University Teachers	Kamini
1979	Lahu Keduorang	Dancers from the song Chahiye Thoda Pyar
1980	Ram Baran	Jawara

net worth

Helen has a net worth of Rs 214.53 crore. Helen is one of the highest paid actresses of her time and is known for her charming screen presence and dancing skills. She also earns a lot of money from her stage performances and endorsements. She owns several properties in Mumbai and other cities in India.

Awards Helen has received

• In 2009, Helen was awarded the Padma Shri, a civilian honor from the Indian government.
• In 1980, Helen won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Rahu Ketojan
• In 1999, Helen was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

6 Interesting Facts About Helen

• Helen's mother is Burmese and her father is British of Indian descent.
• Her family moved to Bombay in 1943 after her father died during World War II.
• She dropped out of school to help her family out of financial difficulties.
• She first learnt Manipuri dance and then Bharat Natyam and Kathak dance from PL Raj.
• She is responsible for introducing prop dance or cabaret dance in Bollywood films.
• She began her career as a dancer in the Shabista choir with the help of a family friend in 1951. After a few years as a choir member, she made her mark as a soloist in the film Alif Laila (1953).

Information Summary

Helen	detail
Profession	actor
Celebrity Type	Movie Star
age	85 years (2023)
date of birth	November 21, 1938
constellation	Scorpio
place of birth	Myanmar
high	5.4 feet
weight	78 kg
net worth	Rs.214 crore

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