Helen

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Helen

Born October 22, 1939 · Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar] (age 86)

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…

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MohabbateinMohabbatein · 2000
Mohabbatein
7.12000
MovieDramaRomance
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.
SholaySholay · 1975
Sholay
7.11975
MovieAction
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke Sanam · 1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
6.41999
MovieComedyDrama
A newly-wed man discovers that his wife is in love with another man and decides to unite them. Ignoring the ridicule he might have to face for this, he takes his wife to Italy in search of her love.
AwaaraAwaara · 1951
Awaara
7.21951
MovieDramaMusic
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
KhazanaKhazana · 1951
Khazana
7.01951
MovieActionAdventure
A renowned but solitary singer discovers the true treasure of life when a forbidden romance with a wealthy patron's daughter forces her to choose between the glittering promise of fame and the genuine wealth of love.
Allauddinum Albhutha VilakkumAllauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum · 1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
6.51979
MovieAdventureDrama
A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.
Pyar Hi PyarPyar Hi Pyar · 1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
8.01969
MovieRomance
At an orphanage, Kailashnath identifies Vijay as his biological son and takes him home. Years later, a man named Ashok arrives and claims to be Kailashnath's real son.
MarigoldMarigold · 2007
Marigold
6.12007
MovieComedyRomance
Marigold Lexton, an American actress who gets stranded in Mumbai and lands a minor role in a Bollywood musical. She meets Prem, the film's choreographer, and undergoes a personal transformation as she experiences Bollywood firsthand.

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DeewaangeeDeewaangee · 1976
Deewaangee
7.01976
MovieDrama
Shekhar is a poor orphan who along with his trusted lieutenant Birju runs a garage. Shekhar dislikes women, has lost his faith in God and enjoys to spend time with his friends Bill and Harry. One night, When Birju introduces him to Kanchan, a runaway, he refuses to have to do anything with her, but when he finds out that her uncle, Shivraj, has offered a reward for her return, he decides to befriend her and both fall in love. The two get married and are blessed with a son. Their harmonious life enters trouble when Shekhar is given a suitcase by his friend, Bill, who eventually ends up dead. Shekhar finds stolen diamonds inside the suitcase and decides to keep them, much to Kanchan's displeasure. After being betrayed by one of his own in pursuit of the diamonds, Shekar finds out that two gangs, headed by Munne Khan and George Shekhar have abducted Kanchan and his son. How far will Shekhar go to set things right and rescue his family?

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