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Helen is a dancer, film actor and television actor. Helen was born on November 21, 1938 in Yangon, Myanmar. The age as of 2026 is 87. Listed accolades include Padma Shri in arts (2009). Notable works include Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan and Aa Jaane Jaan.
My Take
Helen genuinely astonishes me. Born in Yangon in 1938 and finding her destiny in Indian cinema, she became the highest-paid dancer of her era and appeared in over 750 films, a number that almost defies belief. Her cabaret numbers like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja didn't just decorate movies; they defined an entire visual language of Hindi film. To arrive as an outsider and rise to the very top on the strength of pure performance is the kind of story I find deeply moving. The 2009 Padma Shri only confirms what audiences knew for decades: she is Bollywood royalty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Helen
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘレン・リチャードソン
- Reading
- へれん・りちゃーどそん
- Born
- November 21, 1938 (age 87)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Yangon, Myanmar
- Occupation
- dancer / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Padma Shri in arts
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu | — | |
| Notable work | O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan | — | |
| Notable work | Aa Jaane Jaan | — | |
| Notable work | Piya Tu Ab To Aaja | — | |
| Notable work | Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen%20(actress)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q467223
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Helen born?
Born November 21, 1938 (age 87).
Where is Helen from?
Helen is from Yangon, Myanmar.
What does Helen do?
Helen works as dancer, film actor, television actor, actor.
What is Helen known for?
Notable works include Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, O Haseena Zulfonwali Jaane Jahan, Aa Jaane Jaan.
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