Helena Luke Age, Wiki and Bio

Helena Luke

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Model
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/06/1956
Age68 years (died on 03, Nov, 2024)
BirthplaceMumbai, India
Date of Death03/11/2024

Bio/Wiki

NicknameKiki
Known forBeing the ex-wife of Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolQueen Mary School, Mumbai
College/UniversitySt. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Zodiac SignGemini
HometownMumbai, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 1979

Family

Siblings2 Sisters (Levana Wadhawkar, Susan Rehan)
SpouseMithun Chakraborty (actor, divorced)

Career

DebutBhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai (1982)
Notable Roles
  • Saath Saath (1982)
  • Do Gulaab (1983)
  • Romance (1983)
  • Aao Pyaar Karen (1983)
  • Mard (1985) - played Lady Helen, directed by Manmohan Desai
Career SummaryHelena Luke had an extensive career in Hindi films, making her mark with notable performances, particularly in classic movies like 'Mard' where she portrayed a British queen alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Her early works spanned various genres, particularly romantic and dramatic roles, before transitioning to a career as a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines in 2006.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Helena grew up in Mumbai and came from a diverse cultural background with a Turkish father and an Anglo-Indian Christian mother.
She faced a challenging incident with actor Vijayendra, who allegedly attacked her with a razor blade, a claim he denied.
Helena had a youthful romance with Javed Khan, who later introduced her to Mithun Chakraborty.
Despite performing in various Gujarati plays, she never acted in Gujarati films due to a shortage of meaningful roles.
She learned Gujarati specifically for her role in stage plays.
Helena's marriage to Mithun was tumultuous and ended shortly after, with her expressing deep displeasure about the relationship.
She claimed that her marriage to Mithun was more of a nightmare than a blessing, highlighting emotional distress during her time with him.
Her career encompassed an impressive range of film roles during the 1980s before shifting her profession.