Helen
Born October 22, 1939 (Age: 86)
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Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
Biography
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.
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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Filmography
Anjaane: The Unkown
2005
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as Aunty
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Age: 66
Shararat
2002
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as Anuradha Mathur
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Age: 62
Mohabbatein
2000
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as Miss Monica
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Age: 61
Khamoshi: The Musical
1996
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as Maria Braganza
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Age: 56
Akayla
1991
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as Seema's Mother
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Age: 52
Bond 303
1985
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as
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Age: 45
Pakhandee
1984
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as
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Age: 44
Shakka
1981
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as Janki
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Age: 42
Sannata
1981
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as
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Age: 41
Bulundi
1981
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as Item dancer in "Tera Dil O Re Babu"
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Age: 41
Humkadam
1980
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as Suzie John
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Age: 41
Dostana
1980
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as Sylvia
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Age: 40
Bombay 405 Miles
1980
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as Rita (Master's wife)
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Age: 40
Ram Balram
1980
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as Tara Bai
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Age: 40
Abdullah
1980
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as Item Dancer
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Age: 40
Billa
1980
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as Reena
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Age: 40
Garam Khoon
1980
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as Dancer
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Age: 40
Hema Hemeelu
1979
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as Special appearance
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Age: 39
Apna Khoon
1978
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as Dancer
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Age: 38
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
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as
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Age: 38
Phandebaaz
1978
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as Club Dancer
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Age: 38
Don
1978
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as Kamini
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Age: 38
Besharam
1978
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as Item Dancer
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Age: 38
For Your Sake
1977
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as Shola
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Age: 37
Immaan Dharam
1977
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as Jenny Francis
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Age: 37
Aakhri Sajda
1977
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as
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Age: 37
Sholay
1975
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as Gypsy Dancer
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Age: 35
Benaam
1974
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as
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Age: 34
Jab Andhera Hota Hai
1974
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as Alka
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Age: 34
Geetaa Mera Naam
1974
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as Savitri
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Age: 34
Madhosh
1974
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as Mona / Mrs Goldie
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Age: 34
Chhote Sarkar
1974
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as Kasturi
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Age: 34
Ujala Hi Ujala
1974
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as Dancer / Singer
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Age: 34
Anamika
1973
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as Rubai
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Age: 33
Chhalia
1973
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as Mona
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Age: 33
Helen, Queen of the Nautch Girls
1973
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as Herself
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Age: 33
Sultana Daku
1973
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as
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Age: 33
Shareef Budmaash
1973
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as Carmen / Rita
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Age: 33
Khoon Khoon
1973
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as
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Age: 33
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
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as
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Age: 33
Bada Kabutar
1973
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as Dancer
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Age: 33
Heera
1973
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as Dancer
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Age: 33
Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche
1972
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as Bar Dancer (uncredited)
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Age: 33
Victoria No. 203
1972
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as Girl On Beach
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Age: 33
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
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as Herself
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Age: 33
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
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as Kamini
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Age: 32
Bhale Huchcha
1972
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as Item Dancer
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Age: 32
Sazaa
1972
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as Kitty
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Age: 32
Raja Jani
1972
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as
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Age: 32
Sange Muzhangu
1972
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as
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Age: 32
Yaar Mere
1972
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as Rosie
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Age: 32
Dil Daulat Duniya
1972
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as
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Age: 32
No Image
Bindiya aur bandook
1972
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as
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Age: 32
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
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as Mrs. Reen
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Age: 32
Apradh
1972
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as Cabaret Dancer / Singer
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Age: 32
Pistolwali
1972
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as
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Age: 32
Kathputli
1971
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as Roma
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Age: 31
Nadaan
1971
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as Rita Saxena
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Age: 31
Preetam
1971
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as Sarita
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Age: 31
Maryada
1971
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as
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Age: 31
Aag Aur Daag
1971
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as
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Age: 31
Man Mandir
1971
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as
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Age: 31
No Image
Scattered Pearls
1971
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as Club dancer
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Age: 31
Princess
1970
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as (Special Appearce- Dancer in the Item Number)
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Age: 30
Inspector
1970
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as
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Age: 30
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970
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as
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Age: 30
No Image
Maharaja
1970
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as
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Age: 30
Sau Saal Beet Gaye
1970
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as
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Age: 30
Yakeen
1969
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as Night Club performer (song "Bachke")
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Age: 30
Pyasi Shaam
1969
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as Life-size cardboard cut-out
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Age: 30
Anjan Hai Koyee
1969
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as
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Age: 30
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
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as Cham Cham
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Age: 29
Talash
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Bhai Bahen
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Jahan Pyar Miley
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Lady Killer
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Sachaai
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Toofan
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
1969
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as Sherry
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Age: 29
Pyar Ka Sapna
1969
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as Jenny
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Age: 29
Prince
1969
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as Sophia
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Age: 29
Intaquam
1969
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as Rebecca
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Age: 29
Shatranj
1969
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as
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Age: 29
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1968
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as Neelam
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Age: 29
Kismat
1968
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as Nancy
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Age: 29
Aulad
1968
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as Courtesan
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Age: 28
Baazi
1968
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as
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Age: 28
Golden Eyes
1968
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as
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Age: 28
Anjaam
1968
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as Nikita
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Age: 28
Smuggler
1966
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as Dancer
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Age: 26
Kaajal
1965
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as Courtesan
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Age: 26
Gumnaam
1965
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as Miss Kitty
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Age: 25
Faraar
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Nishan
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Flying Man
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin
1965
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as
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Age: 25
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain
1965
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as Shabnam
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Age: 25
Cha Cha Cha
1964
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as Lali
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Age: 25
Woh Kaun Thi
1964
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as Seema
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Age: 24
Aaya Toofan
1964
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as Princess Chandavarti
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Age: 24
Shabnam
1964
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as Sabha
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Age: 24
Zindagi
1964
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as
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Age: 24
Taj Mahal
1963
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as Tawaif/ Court Dancer
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Age: 23
Parasmani
1963
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as
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Age: 23
Sunehri Nagin
1963
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as Princess
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Age: 23
No Image
Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram
1963
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as
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Age: 23
Bidesiya
1963
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as
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Age: 23
Kabli Khan
1963
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as Haseena
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Age: 23
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1963
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as Rita
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Age: 23
Shikari
1963
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as Shoba
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Age: 23
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1963
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as Rita
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Age: 23
Dr. Vidya
1962
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as
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Age: 23
Half Ticket
1962
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as Stage Dancer
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Age: 22
China Town
1962
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as Suzie
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Age: 22
Hawa Mahal
1962
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as Champakali
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Age: 22
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
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as Menka
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Age: 22
Maya
1961
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as Banke's darling
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Age: 22
Gunga Jumna
1961
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as Courtesan
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Age: 22
Junglee
1961
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as Miss Suku
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Age: 22
Miss Chalbaaz
1961
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as Roopa
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Age: 21
Do Bhai
1961
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as Courtesan
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Age: 21
Mr. India
1961
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as Rita
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Age: 21
Sapne Suhane
1961
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as Nimmo dancer
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Age: 21
Dr. Shaitan
1960
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as
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Age: 21
Lal Quila
1960
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as
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Age: 21
Kala Bazar
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Hum Hindustani
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
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as Cabaret Dancer
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Age: 20
Ghunghat
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Jaali Note
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Superman
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Angulimala
1960
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as
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Age: 20
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
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as Dancer
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Age: 19
Love Marriage
1959
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as Dancer (in a special appearance)
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Age: 19
Insaan Jaag Utha
1959
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as Dancer (uncredited)
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Age: 19
Duniya Na Mane
1959
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as
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Age: 19
Kangan
1959
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as wedding entertainer
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Age: 19
Yahudi
1958
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as
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Age: 18
Night Club
1958
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as Special Appearance
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Age: 18
Howrah Bridge
1958
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as Dancer / Singer
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Age: 18
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
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as Dancer / Singer
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Age: 18
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958
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as
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Age: 18
Karigar
1958
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as Bar Dancer
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Age: 18
Delhi Durbar
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Halaku
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Sipahsalar
1956
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as
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Age: 16
Santosham
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 16
Pehli Jhalak
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 15
Miss Coca Cola
1955
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as
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Age: 15
Abe Hayat
1955
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as Dancer
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Age: 15
Mayurpankh
1954
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as
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Age: 14
Alibaba and 40 Thieves
1954
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as Dancer / Singer
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Age: 14