Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1938 |
| Age | 87 years |
| Birthplace | Yangon, Burma |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Helen
10/09/2026
Helen spoke publicly about Salim Khan’s health after he was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award in Maharashtra. She said he is in very good health and described him as a strong man, with coverage focusing on the couple’s appearance in the awards context.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Helen Ann Richardson Khan |
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| Nickname | Dancing Queen, H-Bomb, Queen of the Nautch Girls |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Figure Measurements | 35-34-37 |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Galaxy Apartments, Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
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| Children | Arpita Khan (Adopted), Salman Khan (Son), Saif Khan (Son), Sohail Khan (Son), Arbaaz Khan (Son) |
Family
| Father | George Desmier |
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| Mother | (Nurse) |
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| Spouse | Salim Khan |
| Children | Arpita Khan (Adopted), Salman Khan, Saif Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan |
Career
| Debut | Film Debut: Awara (1951) |
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| Years Active | 1951–present |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Gene Kelly |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Helen was born to an Anglo-Indian father and a Burmese mother. | |
| 2. After her father passed away in World War II, her family moved to Mumbai in 1943. | |
| 3. She left school because of her family's financial difficulties. | |
| 4. She learned Manipuri dance initially, then studied Bharat Natyam and Kathak from P. L. Raj. | |
| 5. Helen introduced cabaret and item dance to Bollywood movies. | |
| 6. Her career began as a chorus dancer in Shabista in 1951, leading to solo dance opportunities in Alif Laila (1953). | |
| 7. She became famous for the song Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958). | |
| 8. Her popularity in the 60s and 70s earned her the nickname 'H-Bomb'. | |
| 9. Her first non-dancing role was in Hum Hindustani (1960). | |
| 10. In 1973, Merchant Ivory Productions released three books and a documentary titled 'Helen Queen of the Nautch girls'. | |
| 11. Helen divorced Bollywood director P.N Arora in 1974 due to financial issues. | |
| 12. She met Salim Khan in 1962, marrying him in 1981 after 19 years. | |
| 13. She has appeared in over 750 films, making her one of the most prolific performers in Hindi cinema. | |
| 14. She is the mother of Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Saif Khan, Sohail Khan, and Arbaaz Khan. |
