This episode is NOT a countdown of our favorite Helen songs - where would you even start?!? Instead, we focus on Helen as an all-around actor and discuss China Town (1962), Gumnaam (1965), and Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979). What sets her apart from all the other vamps and item queens?
Other interesting reads on Helen (in addition to Jerry Pinto's book, which neither of us have read but hear good things about).
https://myviewsonbollywood.wordpress.com/2020/11/21/the-irresistible-charm-of-helen-in-indian-dance-numbers/
https://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.com/2011/05/magic-of-helen.html
https://madhulikaliddle.com/2020/04/17/book-review-jerry-pintos-helen-the-life-and-times-of-a-bollywood-h-bomb/
https://memsaabstory.com/2008/09/27/my-ten-favorite-helen-songs/
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