Helen
Birthday: 1939-10-22
Birthplace: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Gender: Female
Owned By: Unowned
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born October 22, 1939), known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian former actress and dancer of Anglo-Indian and Burmese descent. In a career spanning 70 years, she has established herself as a prolific performer in Hindi cinema and appeared in over 1000 films. During her heydays, she was cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers, and has been a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian Government. She has also been the inspiration for four films and a book. She even performed onstage in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Officially announcing retirement in 1983, she has since been appearing in films as guest roles or cameos.
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2012-09-21 | Heroine | Shagufta Rizvi |
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2012-03-02 | Jodi Breakers | |
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2010-11-12 | Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... | |
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2007-08-17 | Marigold | |
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2006-04-14 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Kitty Kohli |
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2005-12-30 | Anjaane: The Unkown | Aunty |
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2004-09-10 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | Dhani's Grandmother |
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2002-07-12 | Shararat | Anuradha Mathur |
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2000-10-27 | Mohabbatein | Miss Monica |
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1999-06-18 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Sameer's mom |
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1996-08-09 | Khamoshi: The Musical | maria |
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1991-11-08 | Akayla | |
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1985-06-19 | Bond 303 | |
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1984-01-06 | Pakhandee | |
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1982-10-15 | Ayaash | |
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1982-05-21 | Sawaal | |
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1982-05-18 | Troyee | Bar Dancer |
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1982-02-26 | Chorni | Dancer |
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1981-11-06 | Shakka | Janki |
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1981-07-31 | Sannata | |
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1981-01-30 | Bulundi | Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu" |
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1980-11-07 | Humkadam | Suzie John |
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1980-10-17 | Dostana | Sylvia |
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1980-05-02 | Bombay 405 Miles | Rita (Master's wife) |
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1980-04-12 | Ram Balram | Tara Bai |
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1980-03-07 | Abdullah | Item Dancer |
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1980-01-26 | Billa | Reena |
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1980-01-01 | Garam Khoon | Dancer |
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1979-10-19 | Raakhi Ki Saugandh | |
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1979-09-28 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Suzy |
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1979-07-26 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein | Bar Singer & Dancer |
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1979-04-14 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Cabaret dancer |
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1979-04-06 | The Great Gambler | Monica (Dancer) |
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1979-03-30 | Jhoota Kahin Ka | Cabaret dancer |
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1979-01-19 | Prem Bandhan | |
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1979-01-01 | Do Shikaari | Bar Dancer |
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1978-07-31 | Apna Khoon | Dancer |
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1978-07-28 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | |
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1978-07-07 | Phandebaaz | Club Dancer |
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1978-05-12 | Don | Kamini |
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1977-07-23 | Agent Vinod | Lovelina |
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1977-06-07 | For Your Sake | Shola |
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1977-05-27 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Fake Daughter At Airport (Guest Appearance) |
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1977-01-21 | Khoon Pasina | Dancer |
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1977-01-07 | Immaan Dharam | Jenny Francis |
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1977-01-01 | Aakhri Sajda | |
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1977-01-01 | Kacha Chor | |
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1976-11-12 | Alibaba | |
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1976-10-28 | Aap Beati | Rita |
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1976-10-27 | Ginny And Johnny | |
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1976-09-18 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek | |
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1976-06-09 | Deewaangee | Kitty |
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1976-02-07 | Kalicharan | Dancer |
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1976-02-01 | Bairaag | Lucy |
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1976-01-01 | Sharafat Chod Di Maine | |
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1975-08-15 | Sholay | Gypsy Dancer |
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1975-07-29 | Kaala Sona | Chameli |
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1975-07-25 | Dharmatma | Dancer |
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1975-05-22 | Andhera | |
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1975-05-05 | Zakhmee | |
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1975-01-01 | Saazish | Lola - Singer / Dancer on ship |
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1974-10-18 | Benaam | |
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1974-06-03 | Jab Andhera Hota Hai | Alka |
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1974-03-24 | Geetaa Mera Naam | Savitri |
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1974-02-27 | Madhosh | Mona / Mrs Goldie |
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1974-01-01 | Ujala Hi Ujala | Dancer / Singer |
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1974-01-01 | Chhote Sarkar | Kasturi |
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1973-05-18 | Anamika | Rubai |
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1973-05-16 | Chhalia | Mona |
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1973-01-04 | Sultana Daku | |
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1973-01-01 | Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar | |
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1973-01-01 | Heera | Dancer |
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1973-01-01 | Khoon Khoon | |
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1973-01-01 | Bada Kabutar | Dancer |
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1973-01-01 | Shareef Budmaash | Carmen / Rita |
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1972-12-30 | Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche | Bar Dancer (uncredited) |
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1972-12-08 | Victoria No. 203 | Girl On Beach |
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1972-09-22 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Kamini |
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1972-08-10 | Bhale Huchcha | Item Dancer |
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1972-05-18 | Punishment | Kitty |
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1972-03-07 | Raja Jani | |
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1972-02-04 | Sange Muzhangu | |
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1972-01-20 | Yaar Mere | Rosie |
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1972-01-01 | Rakhi Aur Hathkadi | Mrs. Reen |
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1972-01-01 | Pistolwali | |
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1972-01-01 | Apradh | Cabaret Dancer / Singer |
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1972-01-01 | Dil Daulat Duniya | |
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1972-01-01 | Bindiya aur bandook | |
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1971-08-28 | Kathputli | Roma |
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1971-08-20 | Nadaan | Rita Saxena |
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1971-07-26 | Preetam | Sarita |
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1971-07-16 | Conduct | |
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1971-05-19 | Elaan | |
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1971-05-16 | Jaane Anjaane | Suzy |
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1971-04-28 | Adhikar | Cabaret Dancer |
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1971-01-01 | Hulchul | Kitty D'Costa |
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1971-01-01 | Scattered Pearls | Club dancer |
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1971-01-01 | Caravan | Monica |
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1971-01-01 | Aag Aur Daag | |
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1971-01-01 | Hum Tum Aur Woh | |
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1971-01-01 | Man Mandir | |
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1970-11-18 | Bombay Talkie | Heroine in Gold |
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1970-10-02 | Princess | (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number) |
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1970-07-24 | Tum Haseen Main Jawan | Jina (Ranjeet's wife) |
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1970-05-08 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? | Rita |
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1970-04-09 | The Train | Lily |
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1970-01-01 | Pagla Kahin Ka | |
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1970-01-01 | Inspector | |
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1970-01-01 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin | |
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1970-01-01 | Sau Saal Beet Gaye | |
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1970-01-01 | Maharaja | |
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1969-12-31 | Yakeen | Night Club performer (song "Bachke") |
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1969-12-23 | Pyasi Shaam | Life-size cardboard cut-out |
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1969-10-31 | Anjan Hai Koyee | |
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1969-10-17 | Pyar Hi Pyar | Cham Cham |
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1969-08-09 | Talash | |
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1969-01-01 | Bhai Bahen | |
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1969-01-01 | Pyar Ka Sapna | Jenny |
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1969-01-01 | Jahan Pyar Miley | |
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1969-01-01 | Intaquam | Rebecca |
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1969-01-01 | Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati | Sherry |
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1969-01-01 | Prince | Sophia |
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1969-01-01 | Shatranj | |
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1969-01-01 | Sachaai | |
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1969-01-01 | Toofan | |
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1968-12-31 | Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool | Neelam |
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1968-12-31 | Kismat | Nancy |
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1968-09-15 | Aulad | Courtesan |
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1968-05-10 | Baazi | |
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1968-02-06 | Golden Eyes | |
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1968-01-01 | Anjaam | Nikita |
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1968-01-01 | Kahin Din Kahin Raat | Helen |
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1968-01-01 | Shikar | Veera |
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1967-10-27 | Jewel Thief | Helen |
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1967-09-22 | Raat Andheri Thi | |
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1967-02-03 | Bahu Begum | Courtesan |
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1967-01-06 | Jaal | |
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1967-01-01 | Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan | |
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1967-01-01 | C.I.D. 909 | Sophia |
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1967-01-01 | Dil Ne Pukara | Jyoti |
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1967-01-01 | Night in London | Sue / Jameela |
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1967-01-01 | Noorjehan | |
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1967-01-01 | Dulhan Ek Raat Ki | |
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1967-01-01 | Chand Par Chadayee | Dancer / Singer |
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1966-10-21 | Teesri Manzil | Ruby |
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1966-10-02 | Tasveer | Alka |
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1966-07-22 | Insaaf | |
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1966-01-07 | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi | Dancer / Singer (uncredited) |
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1966-01-04 | Biradari | |
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1966-01-01 | Dus Lakh | |
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1966-01-01 | Afsana | |
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1966-01-01 | Thakur Jarnail Singh | |
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1966-01-01 | Smuggler | Dancer |
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1966-01-01 | Badal | |
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1965-02-06 | Gumnaam | Miss Kitty |
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1965-01-01 | Faraar | |
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1965-01-01 | Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin | |
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1965-01-01 | Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain | Shabnam |
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1965-01-01 | Kaajal | |
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1965-01-01 | Nishan | |
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1965-01-01 | Tarzan Comes to Delhi | |
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1964-11-17 | Cha Cha Cha | Lali |
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1964-02-07 | Woh Kaun Thi | Seema |
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1964-01-01 | Zindagi | |
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1964-01-01 | Shabnam | Sabha |
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1964-01-01 | Aaya Toofan | Princess Chandavarti |
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1963-01-31 | Taj Mahal | Tawaif/ Court Dancer |
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1963-01-04 | Parasmani | |
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1963-01-01 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Rita |
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1963-01-01 | Shikari | Shoba |
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1963-01-01 | Ustadon Ke Ustad | Rita |
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1963-01-01 | Bidesiya | |
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1963-01-01 | Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram | |
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1963-01-01 | Kabli Khan | Haseena |
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1963-01-01 | Sunehri Nagin | Princess |
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1962-11-18 | Dr. Vidya | |
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1962-10-19 | Half Ticket | Stage Dancer |
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1962-10-05 | China Town | Suzie |
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1962-05-01 | Hawa Mahal | Champakali |
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1962-01-01 | Main Chup Rahungi | Menka |
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1961-11-24 | Maya | Banke's darling |
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1961-11-10 | Gunga Jumna | Courtesan |
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1961-07-14 | Miss Chalbaaz | Roopa |
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1961-07-04 | Do Bhai | Courtesan |
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1961-01-01 | Junglee | Miss Suku |
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1961-01-01 | Sapne Suhane | Nimmo dancer |
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1961-01-01 | Mr. India | Rita |
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1960-12-09 | Dr. Shaitan | |
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1960-10-22 | Lal Quila | |
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1960-09-09 | Kala Bazar | |
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1960-03-22 | Hum Hindustani | |
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1960-01-01 | Angulimala | |
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1960-01-01 | Tu Nahin Aur Sahi | |
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1960-01-01 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Cabaret Dancer |
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1960-01-01 | Jaali Note | |
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1960-01-01 | Ghunghat | |
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1960-01-01 | Superman | |
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1959-07-17 | Gali Theke Rajpath | Dancer |
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1959-01-01 | Kangan | wedding entertainer |
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1959-01-01 | Duniya Na Maane | |
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1959-01-01 | Love Marriage | |
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1959-01-01 | Insaan Jaag Utha | Dancer (uncredited) |
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1959-01-01 | Duniya Na Mane | Stage Dancer |
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1958-09-05 | Yahudi | |
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1958-07-18 | Night Club | Special Appearance |
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1958-06-15 | Howrah Bridge | Dancer / Singer |
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1958-02-28 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Dancer / Singer |
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1958-01-01 | Karigar | Bar Dancer |
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1957-07-19 | Mr. X | |
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1957-01-25 | Yahoodi Ki Ladki | |
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1957-01-01 | Nau Do Gyarah | |
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1957-01-01 | Coffee House | |
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1956-06-13 | Delhi Durbar | |
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1956-01-01 | Halaku | |
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1955-12-24 | Santosham | Dancer |
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1955-01-01 | Abe Hayat | Dancer |
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1955-01-01 | Pehli Jhalak | Dancer |
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1955-01-01 | Miss Coca Cola | |
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1954-04-09 | Mayurpankh | |
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1954-01-01 | Alibaba and 40 Thieves | Dancer / Singer |
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1952-01-01 | Amber | Dancer |
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1951-01-01 | Khazana |