Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 14, 1957
Place of Birth:
Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Johnny Lever
Biography
Johnny Lever (born John Prakash Rao Janumala; 14 August 1957) is an Indian actor and comedian who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is one of the first stand-up comedians in India. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including thirteen Filmfare Awards nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, and has won the award twice, for his work in Deewana Mastana (1997) and Dulhe Raja (1998). He began his career in 1984, and has acted in more than three hundred Hindi films.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Be Happy | Gopi (Guard) |
| 2025 | De De Pyaar De 2 | |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 A | Batuk Patel |
| 2025 | Badass Ravi Kumar | Raja |
| 2024 | Lantrani | Deelip |
| 2024 | I Want to Talk | Johnny |
| 2023 | Aflatoon | Nawab Ali |
| 2023 | Kya Masti Kya Dhoom | |
| 2023 | Bad Boy | |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Polson bhai |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
| 2022 | Jaysuk Zdpayo | Mansukh |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Jagjit Godbole |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Shubroto |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Winston Churchgate |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Pappi Bhai |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Pappu Passport |
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Chooza |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Mani Bhai |
| 2015 | I Am Offended | Self |
| 2014 | Rang | |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment | Habibullah Shiekh |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | (uncredited) |
| 2013 | Boss | Zorawar |
| 2013 | Enemmy | Eric Collaco |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Bunty |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Gulwinder |
| 2012 | Players | Mangal "BC" Chopra |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Inspector Kambli |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Jeweller (uncredited) |
| 2011 | Be-Careful | Lobo |
| 2011 | Masti Express | Veeru Bhai |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Pandurang P. |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Sukhia |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Krrish |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Anshuman |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Puppy |
| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Vinayak Vasudev Harne / Vivaah Marriage Bureau (as Johny Lever) |
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game | Ramnik Chedda |
| 2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Hussain Bhai |
| 2009 | Paying Guests | Ballu Singh |
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Hitchcock |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Parvez Asharraf / Rubbar Singh |
| 2009 | All the Best: Fun Begins | Tobu |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Kaala Krishna Murari |
| 2008 | Race | Max - Marriage Registrar (uncredited) |
| 2008 | Konchem Kottaga | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | KK |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Munnabhai |
| 2006 | Chashme Bahaddar | Mokashi |
| 2006 | Saawan... The Love Season | Funsukh |
| 2006 | Majha Navra Tujhi Baiko | |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Murugan |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Pashabhai |
| 2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Maneklal |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Chitra Gupta |
| 2004 | Hatya: The Murder | Paid Mourner (uncredited) |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Nandu |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Chelaram Sukhwani |
| 2003 | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Native Indian Black face |
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai | Popatlal |
| 2003 | Khushi | Milestone |
| 2003 | Zinda Dil | |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Johnny |
| 2003 | Banana Brothers | |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Chhota Chhatri |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Master Subramaniam |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Police Officer |
| 2002 | Karz | |
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Jaggi |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Paresh Chaval |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Pakhandee Baba |
| 2002 | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Natwar |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Darshan |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Banu Pradhan (B.P.) |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Aslam Bhai |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Appu Khote |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | Topi |
| 2001 | Aśoka | Maurya Soldier (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Farz | Taxi |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Pappu Bhai (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Haldiram Rawat |
| 2000 | Joru ka Ghulam | Kanhaiya |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Mulayamchand a.k.a. Mullu |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Pappu Junior |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Maggi |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Lawyer |
| 2000 | Deewane | |
| 2000 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Professor |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Parab |
| 2000 | Shikari | Jafrani (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Kutti |
| 2000 | Krodh | |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Gopal Ahuja |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Chirkund |
| 2000 | Mela | Inspector Pakkad Singh |
| 2000 | Bhootni | |
| 2000 | Dangerous | Inspector Pratap Tungare |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Screwdriver |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Sunny Goyal |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Focus |
| 1999 | Ganga Ki Kasam | |
| 1999 | Hello Brother | Havaldar Hatela |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Ram Lal |
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Sundar |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | Niranjan |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Laawaris | Gaflet |
| 1999 | Benaam | Munna Mobile |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka | Johnny |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Jack, a college professor (Hindi Ver) |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | |
| 1998 | Kareeb | Bighelaal |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Mahesh |
| 1998 | Mard | Bindas |
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | |
| 1998 | Barood | Presenter |
| 1998 | Hitler | O Men |
| 1998 | Wajood | Inspector Rahim Khan |
| 1998 | Do Numbri | |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Col. Almeida |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Tony Fernandes |
| 1997 | Ishq | Johny |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Madhav Lalwani |
| 1997 | Judge Mujrim | Havaldar Amar Lokhande / Akbar Charsi / Anthony / Mother |
| 1997 | Koyla | Chhote (Shankar's friend) |
| 1997 | Himalay Putra | Joe |
| 1997 | Daayan | |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Rickshaw walla |
| 1997 | Agnee Morcha | |
| 1997 | Judaai | Hiralal (Hari) |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Balvant Singh |
| 1996 | Jeet | Piajee |
| 1996 | Jaan | Damru |
| 1996 | Daraar | Hari |
| 1996 | Dushman Duniya Ka | Head Master |
| 1996 | Sapoot | (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | |
| 1996 | Bhishma | |
| 1996 | Himmatvar | |
| 1995 | Gambler | Havaldar Babulal (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Haqeeqat | Tony |
| 1995 | Rock Dancer | Inspector Johnny |
| 1995 | Criminal | Changu |
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Raja |
| 1995 | Mohini | Bhola |
| 1994 | Kanoon | |
| 1994 | Mahakaal | Hotel Manager |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | Pickpocket |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Champa Chameli |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Guruji |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | Police Inspector |
| 1994 | Saajan Ka Ghar | Dilip K. Bose / Champa Bose |
| 1994 | Juaari | |
| 1993 | Baazigar | Babu Lal |
| 1993 | Anari | Bablu |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Sub-Inspector Rang Birangi Lal Chauhan |
| 1993 | Anmol | Himself |
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Harshad Topi |
| 1993 | Bhagyawan | Jhoney |
| 1993 | Teri Payal Mere Geet | Dubey |
| 1992 | Tilak | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | "Battery" Peon / Cricket commentator (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Naach Govinda Naach | |
| 1990 | Kafan | |
| 1990 | Bandh Darwaza | Gopi |
| 1989 | Kala Bazaar | Kutti |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Nilkant |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Jani |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Chhote Swami |
| 1989 | Majboor | |
| 1989 | Saaya | |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Lakhpati |
| 1989 | Chaalbaaz | Tantrik Johnny Baba (Special Appearance) |
| 1988 | Hatya | Lohar |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Kainchee |
| 1988 | Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | |
| 1988 | Kasam | Buddhu |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Havaldar |
| 1988 | Aakhri Adaalat | Havaldar |
| 1987 | Jalwa | Muthu |
| 1987 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Srivastav's servant |
| 1987 | Parivaar | |
| 1986 | Love 86 | Uttam (as Johny Lever) |
| 1985 | Tum Par Hum Qurban | |
| Stuartpuram Donga | ||
| Welcome to the Jungle |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pop Kaun? | Brij Kishore Trivedi |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself |