Bollywood Actress Helen (Cabaret Queen)
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Helen Jairag Richardson was born on 21 October 1939 in Burma is a Hindi film actress and dancer. she is one of the most successful dancers of world. She has a brother Roger and a sister Jennifer. Her father died during the Second World War. The family migrated to Mumbai in 1943 during World War II, but her mother's salary as a nurse was not enough, and Helen had to quit her schooling to support the family.
Helen gave her first hit film with her performance in the song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu" in O.P. Nayyar's hit film "Howrah Bridge". After this she was in great demand for cabaret dance and vamp roles in the films. But in 70's she found herself in challenging situation when young actresses started doing vamp roles and sexy cabaret dances. Helen faced financial difficulties in those days. Then writer Salim Khan came to her rescue. Helen also performed numerous stage shows in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. In 1973, Helen, Queen of the Natch Girls, a 30-minute documentary film from Merchant Ivory Films, was released. Anthony Korner directed and narrated the film. A book about Helen was published by Jerry Pinto in 2006, titled The Life and Times of an H-Bomb, which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2007.
She Got Many Awards like:
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Gumnaam (1965)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Shikar (1968)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Elan (1971)
* Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
* Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)[6]
* Padma Shri, a civilian honour from the Indian government (2009)
Filmography
Marigold: An Adventure In India, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Anjaane, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Sharaarat, Mohabbatein, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Khamoshi, Aansoo Bane Angaarey, Akela, Parchhayeen, Bond 303, Daulat Ke Dushman, Sawaal, Chorni, Kachche Heere, Waqt Waqt Ki Baat, Raaz, Bulundi, Shaaka, Chhupa Chhupee, Bhula Na Dena, Shaan, Ram Balram, Humkadam, Dostana, Abdullah, Bombay 405 Miles, Garam Khoon, Angaar, Jaayen To Jaayen Kahan, Naya Bakra, Rakhi Ki Saugandh, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Guru Ho Ja Shuru, Magroor, The Great Gambler, Jhoota Kahin Ka, Swarg Narak, Apna Khoon, Phande Baaz, Don, Hunterwali, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, Parmatma, Besharam, Jalan, Kala Aamdi, Prem Bandhan, Khoon Pasina, Imaan Dharam, Kismat Ka, Yaaron Ka Yaar, Zindagi, Duniyadari Of Baghdad, Kachcha Chor, Pandit Aur Pathan, Darling Darling, Aap Ki Khatir, Jagriti, Inkaar, Khel Khiladi Ka Chalu Mera Naam, Aaj Ka Yeh Ghar, Agent Vinod, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chhote Sarkar, Bairaag, Kalicharan, Raeeszada, Mere Sartaaj, Harfan Maula, Sikka, Deewangee, Alibaba, Rakhi Aur Rifle, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, Ginny Aur Johny, Aap Beeti, Shankar Dada, Sanyasi, Kala Sona, Sholay, Apne Rang Hazar, Dharmatma, Kaam Shastra, Kaagaz Ki Nav, Dhoti Lota Aur Chaupaty, Andhera Mere Sajana, Zakhmee, Benaam, Call Girl, Ameer Garib, Jab Andhera Hota Hai Geeta Mera Naam, Ujala Hi Ujala, Kshitij, Agni Rekha, Jurm Aur Sazza, Madhosh, Aaj Ki Taza Khabar, Mehmaan, Pyasi Nadi, Jewel Thief, Tasveer, Jaal, Anita, Thakur Jarnail Singh, Biradari, Saggai, Sawan Ki Ghata, Afsana Teesri Manzil , Chale Hain Sasural, Badal, Sarhadi Lutera, Insaaf, Dus Lakh, Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, Faraar, Lutera, Sant Tukaram, Baghi Haseena, Kabuli Khan Raja, Jadugar Daku, Captain Sheroo, Been Ka Jadu, Mulzim, Gyara Hazar Ladkiyan, Ustadon Ke Ustad , Parasmani, Taj Mahal, Pyar Ka Bandhan, Shikari, Hawa Mahal, Lucky Number, Dr. Vidya, Modern Girl, Jadu Nagri, Hurricane Express, Mr India, Ganga Jamuna, Baghi Sardar,Aabe Hayat, Hatimtai Ki Beti, Hoor-E-Arab, Teerandaaz, Miss Coca Cola and Flying Man.
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