Helen, who emerged as Bollywood's first cabaret dancer, is celebrating her 81st birthday today. She was last seen in the year 2000 in the film 'Mohabbatein'. It has been 17 years since she was far away from LimeLight. She sometimes appears in a function with her family. She started making item songs in Indian cinema. Her stardom has not diminished as long as the Anglo Indian Helen has been in films. She entertained the audience with her dance. Today, on the occasion of her birthday, we are going to tell you about Helen's personal life. Helen was born on 21 November 1938 in Burma. Her mother was from Burma. She had a brother and step-sister, Jennifer. After her father's death, her mother married a British soldier. She then adopted her stepfather's surname, Richardson. But Richardson died in World War II. Her entire family moved towards Mumbai when Japan occupied Burma.
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During the journey, She had to pass through jungles and villages. Her mother and both siblings were starving. The villagers then kept them at their house and feed them. At the same time, a British soldier gave them a vehicle, food, and medicines to go to Mumbai. During this time, Helen's pregnant mother had a miscarriage. From the group with which Helen's family was moving to Mumbai, some of them died of starvation and some due to illness. Mumbai was far away for Helen, so her mother decided to stay in Kolkata. She started working as a nurse there. Helen and both of her siblings were sent to school. But it was difficult to get home expenses from mother's salary.
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While living in Kolkata, Helen's mother met Kuku More, who was a background dancer in films. She was looking for a job to run her house. Kuku then gave Helen the job of chorus dancer in films. As Helen's arrival, Kuku's charm faded and Helen made her way. At the age of 19, She got a big break in the film 'Howrah Bridge'. The song 'Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu' from this film changed Helen's fortunes and after that, she came out as Bollywood's first item girl.
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Helen was considered a sex symbol of the 60s. She was also known for her dance beauty. Whenever she went out of the house, she wore a burqa. Helen was also a victim of molestation because of her beauty. In 1957, Helen married director PN Arora, 27 years older than her. But this 16-year marriage broke up on Helen's 35th birthday. Helen divorced PN Arora because he used to pay her money. Helen earned well from films. Her husband used to take advantage of this. Helen went bankrupt due to her husband's expense.
Even her apartment was sealed due to non-payment of rent. After divorcing her husband, She fought a lonely life. Helen met Salman Khan's father Salim Khan during the 1962 film 'Kabil Khan'. Salim Khan gave heart to Helen. Salim helped Helen in getting films. Salim was already married, so his wife Sushila objected to this. Despite this, Salim marries Helen. After some time of displeasure, Sushila and her children also adopted Helen.
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