Helen (actress)
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 1000 films, making her a prolific performer in Hindi cinema. She is known for her supporting, character roles and guest appearances in a career spanning 70 years.
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| Born | Helen Ann Richardson 21 November 1938 |
| Nationality | British Burmese (1938–1946) British Indian (1946–1947) Anglo-Indian (1947–1957) Indian (1957–present) |
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| Years active | 1951–present |
| Spouses | Prem Narayan Arora
(m. 1957; div. 1974)Salim Khan (m. 1981) |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2009) |
Helen has received two Filmfare Awards, and is often cited as one of the most popular nautch and caberet dancers of her time. In 2009, Helen was awarded with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. She was the inspiration for four films and a book.
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