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Helen (Actress) Moderately good, Affairs, Hubby, Biography & More
in meters- 1.63 m
in Rostrum Inches- 5' 4”
in Pounds- 172 lbs
Mother- Clump Known (Nurse)
Brother- Roger
Sister- Jennifer
Salim Caravanserai, Writer (1981-present)
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Helen was born in Burma to an Anglo Indian father named George Desmier and a Burmese mother named Marlene. Her father went missing during the Second World War. Her family migrated to India in 1942 as refugees in order to escape from the Japanese invasion of Burma. Helen was introduced to Bollywood in 1953 by the famous dancer Cuckoo. She got her break in 1958 when she performed the song 'Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo' in the movie Howrah Bridge. Helen rarely got roles as the lead heroine in movies. So, she opted dancing which proved to be her fortune. Throughout the 1960's, 1970's to 1985, she danced in more than 600 movies establishing herself as a prolific dancer. Her best performances are in films Pipili Saheb, Naya Aadmi, Halaku, Yahudi, Howrah Bridge, Uttamputhiran in Tamil, Bedard Zamana Kya Jane ,Sri Valli in Tamil, Hum Hindustani, Half Ticket, Hongkong, China Town, Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Kaajal, Jewel Theif, Yakeen, The Train, Caravan, Sange Muzhangu in Tamil, Zakhmee, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Ginny Aur Jhonny, Bairaag, Deewangee, Khel Khilari Ka, Inkaar, Don, Inteqaam, Kab Kyun Aur Kahan, Pagla Kahin Ka, Apradh, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Dil Daulat Duniya,Lahu Ke Do Rang, Shararat, Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Her last few films for which danced Cabaret were S
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Helen Turns 85: Journey of a Veteran Actress, Personal Life, and Top 5 Songs
Helen’s impact on Indian cinema spanned decades. Born in Myanmar, Helen Anne Richardson embarked on a journey to India with aspirations of making a mark in films. In the 60s and 70s, she stood as the epitome of grace with her famous dancing skills. Helen entered Bollywood as a background dancer in the 1951 film Awaara, but it was the 1958 classic Howrah Bridge that propelled her to stardom. The evergreen Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu song remains a timeless classic.
Helen etched her place in the hearts of Bollywood buffs through her dance performances. She appeared in over 600 movies. Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Kaajal, Jewel Theif, Yakeen, The Train, and Caravan are some of her popular films. In 2009, the Government of India bestowed upon this legendary dancer and actress the prestigious Padma Shri.
In the mid-1960s, legendary scriptwriter Salim Khan played a pivotal role in securing several projects for Helen. This led to a strong professional relationship between them. Over the years, their relationship blossomed into a romantic connection. At that time, Salim Khan was already married to Sushila Charak, also known as Salma Khan. Helen shifted with them and became a significant part of their lives.
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