Actress and Mithun Chakraborty’s First Wife, Helena Luke, Passes Away in the US; Her Final Post Mentioned ‘Feeling Weird’

Bollywood actress Helena Luke, known as the first wife of Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winner Mithun Chakraborty, has sadly passed away in the United States. The news was confirmed by her close friend, dancer and actress Kalpana Iyer, through a heartfelt social media post. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.

Helena Luke, remembered for her role alongside Amitabh Bachchan in *Mard* (1985), had a brief yet impactful career in Bollywood. Her marriage to Mithun Chakraborty lasted only four months but left lasting memories. In her final social media post, she shared a sense of confusion and unease, writing, “Feeling weird. Mixed emotions and no clue why, discombobulated.” This message offered a poignant look into her emotional state before her passing.

Helena had opened up about her fleeting marriage to Mithun in an interview with *Stardust Magazine*, reflecting on it as a “hazy dream” she wished had never occurred. She revealed that Mithun, whom she described as charming and persuasive, had convinced her that he was the right man for her—a decision she came to regret. Despite public speculation of reconciliation, Helena firmly stated that she would not have returned to him, even if he were “the richest man,” choosing to forgo any alimony and move on from that tumultuous chapter of her life.

Mithun had once promised her father to treat Helena as the “9th wonder of the world.” However, Helena shared that she often felt neglected, finding his love declarations insincere. She described him as possessive and distrustful, frequently accusing her of meeting her former boyfriend, Javed. Helena felt she was more mature than Mithun despite being younger and realized his accusations were likely projections of his own infidelity. This understanding marked the end of their brief marriage.

Born in Mumbai, Helena Luke was a respected actress and model who later moved to the United States. Her Bollywood career included notable performances in *Do Gulaab* (1983), *Aao Pyaar Karen* (1983), and *Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai* (1982). Known for her talent and charm, Helena left a lasting impression on Bollywood and will be remembered for her grace and contributions to the industry.