Who was Helena Luke? Age, Family, Net Worth & more

Helena Luke, ex-wife of Mithun Chakraborty passed away recently. Her death was confirmed by dancer and actress Kalpana Iyer on social media. The cause of her death remains unknown, although reports suggest she had been unwell and had not sought medical attention prior to her passing

Helena Luke Age

Helena Luke was born in 1958. She passed away on 3 November 2024. At the time of her age, she was 66 years old.

Helena Luke Biography

Full Name	Helena Luke
Date of Birth	1958
Date of Death	3 November 2024
Birth Place	Mumbai, Maharashta
Height	5 feet 6 inches
Zodiac Sign	Not Known
Education	Graduation
Profession	Former Model & Actress
Marital Status	Not Known
Social Media	Not Known

Helena Luke Family

Helena Luke has a diverse heritage, with a Turkish father and an Anglo-Indian Christian mother. In 1979, Helena married Mithun Chakraborty, but their marriage lasted only four months. The couple divorced due to personal differences, with Helena later describing the experience as a “nightmare” and expressing regret over the marriage. In interviews, she characterized her marriage as a “hazy dream” and commented about his possessive nature that contributed to their separation.

Following her divorce, Helena moved to the United States, where she reportedly worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. She largely stepped away from the limelight after her acting career and maintained a low profile. So, there is little public information about any children or family she may have had post-divorce.

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Helena Luke Early Life & Career

Helena Luke grew up in Mumbai. Her early career included modeling and acting, which eventually led her to significant roles in Bollywood films.She gained recognition for her roles in films such as Do Gulaab (1983), Aao Pyaar Karen (1983), and Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai (1982). She is perhaps best remembered for her portrayal of a British queen alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the 1985 blockbuster Mard. 

However, after giving some solid performances, she couldn’t sustain her career and decided to quit Bollywood.

Helena Luke Death

On 3 November 2024, Helena Luke passed away at the age of 66 in the US. The cause of her death remains unknown. In her last social media post prior to her passing, Helena expressed feelings of confusion and mixed emotions, stating: “Feeling weird. Mixed emotions and no clue why, discombobulated”.

Helena Luke Income & Net Worth

Her financial status and net worth were not publicly detailed in the available sources.

Helena Luke Controversies

• Marriage Regret: After her divorce, in an interview Helena stated that she wished the marriage had never happened. She accused him of “brainwashing” her into believing he was the right man for her, expressing that the relationship was more of a nightmare than a partnership. She openly criticized Mithun’s behavior, claiming he treated women as “publicity props” and was extremely possessive. Helena mentioned that he often suspected her of infidelity with her ex-boyfriend, Javed Khan, which led to significant tension in their relationship. 

Conclusion

Helena’s talent and charm made her a memorable face in Indian cinema. Following her death, tributes from friends and well-wishers flooded her social media pages, reflecting on her life and struggles.

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