Helena Luke Biography: Age, Movies, Death, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Career

Helena Luke was an Indian-American actress and model known for her roles in 1980s Bollywood films, most notably as Lady Helena in Mard (1985) alongside Amitabh Bachchan.

After a brief but impactful acting career, she transitioned to a career as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines in the United States, where she lived until her passing in 2024.

Profile

• Full Name: Helena Luke
• Stage Name: Helena Luke
• Born: June 1, 1956
• Died: November 3, 2024 (Age: 68 years old)
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian-American
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Flight Attendant
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Mithun Chakraborty (m. 1979–div. 1979)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Helena Luke was born in 1956, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, into a multicultural family with a Turkish father and an Anglo-Indian Christian mother.

Growing up in Mumbai, she was immersed in a vibrant cultural environment that influenced her interest in the arts.

She attended Queen Mary School in Mumbai, where she participated in drama and dance activities, laying the groundwork for her acting career.

She later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, balancing her academic pursuits with her passion for performing arts.

Career

Helena Luke began her career as a model in the early 1980s, leveraging her striking looks to appear in fashion shows and magazine covers in Mumbai.

She transitioned to acting with her film debut in Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai (1982), followed by roles in Saath Saath (1982) and Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982).

In 1983, she appeared in Do Gulab, Aao Pyaar Karen, and Romance.

Her most notable role was as Lady Helena in the 1985 blockbuster Mard, directed by Manmohan Desai, where she starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan.

She also played Madhvika R. Narayan in Judaai (1980) and Ruby in Ek Naya Rishta (1988).

Despite her early success, Helena did not find the desired roles in Gujarati cinema and felt her Bollywood career lacked significant opportunities, leading her to retire from acting.

She relocated to New York in 1984 and joined Delta Airlines as a flight attendant, a career she pursued until her later years.

Her brief but memorable contributions to Hindi cinema remain cherished by fans.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Helena Luke

Personal Life

Helena Luke, who passed away at 68 on November 3, 2024, led a private life after her brief marriage to Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty in 1979, which lasted only four months due to personal differences.

In a 1982 Stardust interview, she described the marriage as a “hazy dream,” expressing disappointment over Mithun’s absence during significant moments, like her birthday, and his accusations of infidelity while he was reportedly unfaithful.

She did not seek alimony and later stated she wanted no further association with him.

Before Mithun, she was in a relationship with Javed Khan during college, who introduced her to Chakraborty.

A 1987 incident reported by Stardust alleged that actor Vijayendra attacked her with a razor blade at his home, which he denied, claiming she was intoxicated and made advances toward him.

Filmography:

• Judaai (1980) – Madhvika R. Narayan
• Saath Saath (1982) – Supporting Role
• Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982) – Supporting Role
• Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai (1982) – Supporting Role
• Do Gulab (1983) – Supporting Role
• Aao Pyaar Karen (1983) – Supporting Role
• Romance (1983) – Supporting Role
• Mard (1985) – Lady Helena
• Ek Naya Rishta (1988) – Ruby

Net Worth

Helena Luke’s estimated net worth was approximately $1 million USD at the time of her passing in November 2024.

Her wealth was accumulated through her early modeling and acting career in Bollywood, followed by her long-term employment as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines in the United States.

She led a stable lifestyle in New York, with additional assets like a lavish house and cars, though specific financial details are limited.