Veteran Star Helen Celebrates 87th Birthday with Family and Friends in Mumbai

Mumbai – The iconic ‘dancing diva’ of Bollywood, Helen, celebrated her 87th birthday today, November 21st, with a grand party in Mumbai attended by close family and friends.

The veteran actor was spotted arriving for the celebrations, where she looked elegant in a violet churidar suit and graciously acknowledged the paparazzi with smiles and a namaste.

🎉 Attendees and Highlights

• Helen’s Arrival: The Padma Shri recipient waved and thanked the photographers for their birthday wishes before heading inside the venue.
• Salim Khan: Her husband, the veteran film writer Salim Khan, was spotted arriving shortly after her.
• Rekha’s Presence: Helen’s close friend, veteran actor Rekha, was also in attendance, wearing a black jumpsuit and a blue jacket. Rekha engaged with the media, striking poses and even playfully taking a camera from a photographer to snap a picture herself.
• Wishes from Industry: Actor Jackie Shroff extended warm birthday wishes to the “Golden Girl” on Instagram, sharing a video montage of her iconic dance numbers.

🌟 Helen’s Legacy

Helen is celebrated for her pioneering work as a dancer and actor who often played ‘vamp’ roles in Hindi cinema throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

• Breakthrough: She received her major breakthrough in 1958 with the unforgettable song Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu from the film Howrah Bridge.
• Personal Life: Helen met Salim Khan during this peak period of her career. She was previously married to Prem Narayan Arora from 1957 until their divorce in 1974, before eventually marrying Salim Khan in 1981.